{"id":1401,"date":"2025-02-12T21:36:53","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T03:36:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.messersmithlaw.com\/?p=1401"},"modified":"2026-08-15T23:18:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T05:18:51","slug":"record-of-sworn-statement-in-proceedings-under-section-235b1-of-the-immigration-and-nationality-act-ina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.messersmithlaw.com\/?p=1401","title":{"rendered":"Record of Sworn Statement in Proceedings Under Section 235(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What Is a Record of Sworn Statement in Proceedings Under INA 235(b)(1)?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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 conducts a formal interview and records the traveler\u2019s answers in a Record of Sworn Statement (Form I-867A\/B).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This sworn statement serves as official evidence in expedited removal proceedings and can be used to justify a ban of five years or more from re-entering the US. The individual\u2019s responses during this questioning can significantly impact their future ability to obtain a visa, green card, or other immigration benefits. Unfortunately, many travelers do not realize the importance of this statement and may unknowingly say things that harm their case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Is This Statement Critical?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n