Being placed in expedited removal at a US airport or border is one of the most severe immigration actions Customs and Border Protection (CBP) can take. Under INA §235(b)(1), CBP officers have authority to remove a traveler immediately, without a hearing before an immigration judge. In many cases, CBP does not rely on just one … Read more
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
Being detained by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the airport or border can be terrifying, especially if your visa is canceled or you’re refused entry. You may be questioned for hours, have your phone searched, or even face expedited removal. If this happens, we can help you respond quickly, communicate with DHS and … Read more
Having your visa cancelled at the border or airport under provisions like 22 CFR 41.122(h)(3), INA 212(a)(7)(A)(i)(I), and INA 212(a)(6)(C)(i) can be a shocking and devastating experience. Many travelers are caught off guard, as this often happens despite having a valid visa and no prior history of overstays or violations. If this happened to you, … 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
What Is an I-860 Notice and Order of Expedited Removal? An I-860 Notice and Order of Expedited Removal is a formal removal order issued by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at airports, land borders, and ports of entry when they determine that a traveler is inadmissible under Section 235(b)(1) of the Immigration and … Read more
Facing an expedited removal by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and a subsequent 5-year ban from re-entering the United States was a devastating blow for our client. A dedicated professional with a spotless record, he was accused of misrepresentation during a routine entry inspection. The removal and ban threatened his career and personal life, separating … 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