{"id":1550,"date":"2025-08-01T21:32:04","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T03:32:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.messersmithlaw.com\/?p=1550"},"modified":"2026-08-15T23:18:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T05:18:51","slug":"refused-entry-under-section-ina-212a7aii-and-expedited-removal-under-section-235b1-or-240-of-the-act-what-should-i-do-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.messersmithlaw.com\/?p=1550","title":{"rendered":"Refused Entry Under Section INA 212(a)(7)(A)(i)(I) and Expedited Removal Under Section 235(b)(1) or 240 of the Act  \u2013 What Should I Do Now?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you were refused entry under INA \u00a7 212(a)(7)(A)(i)(I) and subjected to expedited removal under INA \u00a7 235(b)(1) or removal proceedings under INA \u00a7 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While this situation can feel overwhelming, you\u2019re not alone and you do have legal options. Here&#8217;s what this means and how we can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why This Happens And Why You\u2019re Not Alone<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">INA \u00a7 212(a)(7)(A)(i)(I) applies to individuals who attempt to enter the US as immigrants without valid entry documents or a proper visa. This often leads to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Immediate denial of entry at the port of entry, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expedited removal without a hearing before an immigration judge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Expedited removal under INA \u00a7 235(b)(1) is a fast track process used by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in cases where a traveler:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attempts to enter the US without valid documents or with fraudulent paperwork, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does not express fear of persecution or a desire to seek asylum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you were processed under this section:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You likely received a Form I-860 (Notice and Order of Expedited Removal), and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are now subject to a five year bar from reentering the United States (or longer if you\u2019ve been removed before).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How We Can Help<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. If You Believe the Removal Was Issued in Error<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We can help you seek to correct the record or reopen your case. If CBP acted improperly, or if you had valid status or documentation at the time, we may be able to challenge the removal. We\u2019ve successfully helped clients in similar situations regain their eligibility and clear their immigration record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. If the Removal Was Properly Issued<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if the removal was legally valid, you may still be eligible to reapply for admission by filing Form I-212 (Permission to Reapply for Admission After Deportation or Removal). We\u2019ll help you build a strong case demonstrating family ties, hardship, and other favorable factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Let Us Help You Move Forward<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you were refused entry under INA \u00a7 212(a)(7)(A)(i)(I) and removed under INA \u00a7 235(b)(1) or \u00a7 240, the consequences are serious but not permanent. With prompt and strategic legal support, many people are able to restore their visa eligibility and return to the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Call us today at (305) 515-0613 or email <a href=\"mailto:info@messersmithlaw.com\" title=\"\">info@messersmithlaw.com<\/a> to schedule a consultation. We\u2019ve helped clients overcome expedited removal orders and CBP revocations and we\u2019re ready to help you do the same.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you were refused entry under INA \u00a7 212(a)(7)(A)(i)(I) and subjected to expedited removal under INA \u00a7 235(b)(1) or removal proceedings under INA \u00a7 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. 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