ISIS on the offensive in Iraq

[Xiahou]

Zero is certainly possible, and I would agree strongly probable as well. Faked or valid credentials are a far safer way to make entry and are almost certainly both the prime choice and the preferred choice.

The "terrorists sneaking across our Southern Border" is a bête noir for some of our "close the border" crowd. While certainly a "possible" threat, ISIS operatives do not need to hire a coyote to get in.

Then can book a flight to Orlando with their Egyptian passport, answer "I'm going to Disney World" as move right on through.

Getting their persons thru via legal channels would be easier than crossing illegally in most cases, yes. But what about if they want to bring something with them that you can't get thru customs?