If you were refused entry under INA § 212(a)(7)(A)(i)(I) and subjected to expedited removal under INA § 235(b)(1) or removal proceedings under INA § 240, it means you were denied entry into the United States due to missing or invalid documentation and most commonly, not having a valid visa or immigrant status. While this situation … Read more
Section 212(a)(7)(A)(i)(I) & 212(a)(7)(A)(i)(II) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) renders an immigrant inadmissible if, at the time of application for admission, they lack a valid, unexpired immigrant visa or other required entry documents. This provision applies exclusively to intending immigrants. Nonimmigrants are subject to different documentation requirements under INA 212(a)(7)(B). Under INA 212(k), … Read more
INA 212(a)(7)(A)(i)(II) applies when an immigrant’s visa fails to comply with statutory provisions, such as being improperly issued or invalidated by misrepresentation or fraud. Without proper documentation, an applicant is inadmissible and will be refused entry and may be removed. One of the most serious consequences of being deemed inadmissible under INA 212(a)(7)(A) is expedited … Read more
Our client, a successful businessman from the UK, faced a significant hurdle when he was refused entry to the U.S. and barred for five years. The Customs and Border Protection (CBP) believed he had failed to properly disclose a misdemeanor from 25 years ago that had been expunged. Despite having traveled to the U.S. numerous … Read more
When a foreign national tries to enter the U.S., CBP can deny the entry if CBP believes the foreign national intends to remain in the US permanently but does not have a dual intent nonimmigrant visa nor an immigrant visa. This generally results in an expedited removal order which comes with a five year ban … Read more
Immigration Success Stories – INA 212(a)(7)(A)(i)(I) and INA 212(a)(7)(A)(i)(II) When a foreign national tries to enter the U.S., CBP can deny the entry if CBP believes the foreign national intends to remain in the US permanently but does not have a dual intent nonimmigrant visa nor an immigrant visa. CBP can either allow the foreign … Read more
INA 212(a)(7)(A)(i)(i) Expedited Removal When applying for entry to the United States, a foreign national in possession of a valid visa must demonstrate to the CBP officer at the port of entry that they are eligible to enter in the visa classification requested. For example, a B2 tourist must demonstrate that they will return home … Read more