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
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