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
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