22 CFR 41.122(c)(2) is a specific provision within the US Department of State regulations that outlines criteria for visa issuance decisions, particularly addressing circumstances under which a visa may be denied. 22 CFR 41.122(c)(2) gives consular officers discretionary authority when a visa applicant’s file raises concerns regarding eligibility. It also gives consular officers discretionary power … 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
What Is 22 CFR 41.32? 22 CFR 41.32 is the section of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) that primarily governs the Border Crossing Card (BCC), which is a specific type of B-1/B-2 visa exclusively for Mexican citizens. The BCC is issued to eligible Mexican nationals who frequently travel to the US for business or … Read more
What Is INA 212(a)(9)(B)(ii) and How Does It Affect You? Under Section 212(a)(9)(B)(ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), individuals who accumulate unlawful presence in the US may face serious reentry bars that prevent them from obtaining a visa or green card for several years. This section of the law applies to those who: … 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
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
A client recently contacted our firm after being denied an immigrant visa due to a past conviction. The US consulate found him inadmissible under INA 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(I), determining that his offense involved moral turpitude. This unexpected decision jeopardized his green card application and future in the US. Upon reviewing his case, we identified that the consular … Read more
Recently, a Canadian entrepreneur reached out to us after his E2 investor visa was refused at the US Consulate in Toronto. He had invested a substantial amount in a US based consulting business and had applied for an E2 visa to actively manage and grow his company. However, after attending his interview, the consular officer … Read more
Recently, a US based technology company contacted us after their employee’s H1B visa was refused at the US Embassy in London. The employee, a highly skilled software engineer, had been working in the US for several years and had traveled to London for visa stamping. However, instead of receiving visa approval, he was subjected to … Read more