Being stopped at a US airport or land border and denied entry by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) can be frightening and confusing. In many cases, travelers are issued an Order of Removal under Section 235(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and given forms I-860 or I-867A/B documenting the removal. This is known … Read more
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
Expedited Removal under INA § 235(b)(1) is a fast-track removal process used by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for certain foreign nationals found inadmissible at the border. What is Expedited Removal? Expedited removal is a legal procedure authorized under Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) § 235(b)(1) that allows CBP officers to remove foreign nationals … Read more
Can You Be Detained and Deported at the Border? Yes, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at land border crossings have the authority to detain, question, and deport travelers attempting to enter the United States. If CBP officers believe you are inadmissible due to issues such as missing documents, prior immigration violations, or suspected … Read more
What Is a Record of Sworn Statement in Proceedings Under INA 235(b)(1)? When an individual is denied entry to the United States at a port of entry, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers may initiate expedited removal under Section 235(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). As part of this process, CBP typically … Read more
Can You Be Detained and Deported at the Airport? Yes, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers have the authority to detain, question, and even deport travelers at the airport if they determine that the individual is inadmissible. This can happen for many reasons, such as missing documents, visa issues, prior immigration violations, or suspicions … 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
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