If you’ve been found inadmissible under INA §212(a)(6)(C)(i) for fraud or willful misrepresentation of a material fact, you’re facing one of the most serious immigration issues possible. But here’s the good news: in many cases, you can still apply for a waiver (Form I-601) and overcome the bar to admission. Keeping your green card or … Read more
A finding under INA §212(a)(6)(C)(i) which refers to willful misrepresentation of a material fact is one of the most serious and confusing issues in United States immigration law. It can result in a permanent lifetime bar from the United States. But here’s the truth: Many people can fix a 212(a)(6)(C)(i) finding and many more can … Read more
INA 212(a)(6)(C)(i) commonly referred to as “212a6ci” is one of the most feared findings in US immigration law. It applies when USCIS or a US consulate believes an individual willfully misrepresented a material fact to obtain an immigration benefit. A 212(a)(6)(C)(i) finding triggers a lifetime bar but it does NOT always mean denial is final. … Read more
Being found inadmissible under INA §212(a)(6)(C)(i) is one of the most serious challenges in US immigration law. This section of the Immigration and Nationality Act applies when USCIS or the Department of State determines that a person willfully misrepresented a material fact in order to obtain a visa, green card, or other immigration benefit. If … Read more
Many international students on F-1 visas use Optional Practical Training (OPT) as a bridge to employment and eventually a green card. But in recent years, USCIS has increasingly issued I-485 Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs) citing employment with fraudulent or scam OPT employers. These NOIDs often reference INA 212(a)(6)(C)(i) for misrepresentation and INA 245(a) … Read more
What Is Inadmissibility Under INA 212(a)(6)(C)(i) Under section 212(a)(6)(C)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, an individual is inadmissible to the United States if they have been found to have committed fraud or willfully misrepresented a material fact in order to obtain a visa, entry, or any other immigration benefit. This ground of inadmissibility applies … Read more
Any foreign national who has been unlawfully present in the U.S. for more than 180 days faces a three-year ban on reentry, and those unlawfully present for one year or more face a ten-year ban. However, there are exceptions and nuances in the law that can be leveraged to achieve successful outcomes. – For our … Read more
Errors made by the visa applicant in regards to the Labor Condition Application (LCA) can cause significant problems and potentially jeopardize their chances of obtaining an H-1B visa. It’s crucial to avoid common mistakes that can lead to visa denials and inadmissibility determinations under INA 212(a)(6)(C)(i). Here are some frequent errors and their implications. – … Read more
Immigration Success Stories – INA 212(a)(6)(E) When a foreign national tries to enter the U.S., CBP can deny the entry if CBP believes the foreign national knowingly encouraged, induced, assisted, abetted, or aided any other alien to enter or to try to enter the United States in violation of law. This generally results in a … Read more
Foreign nationals may be inadmissible if he or she made a false representation in order to obtain an immigration benefit. Any alien who, by fraud or willfully misrepresenting a material fact, seeks to procure (or has sought to procure or has procured) a visa, other documentation, or admission into the United States or other benefit … Read more