Immigration Success Stories – INA 212(a)(7)(A)(i)(I) + Expedited Removal Under 235(b)

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. This generally results in an expedited removal order which comes with a five year ban … Read more

Section 306 of the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Reform Act

What is the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Reform Act? The Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002 was enacted shortly following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Its primary purpose was to bolster national security by improving the screening of visa applicants, enhancing border security measures, and implementing a biometric entry-exit … Read more

Immigration Success Stories – INA 212(a)(6)(E)

Immigration Success Stories – INA 212(a)(6)(E) When a foreign national tries to enter the U.S., CBP can deny the entry if CBP believes the foreign national knowingly encouraged, induced, assisted, abetted, or aided any other alien to enter or to try to enter the United States in violation of law. This generally results in a … Read more

H1B Notice of Intent to Revoke (NOIR) Received Due to INA 212(a)(6)(C)(i)

Foreign nationals may be inadmissible if he or she made a false representation in order to obtain an immigration benefit. Any alien who, by fraud or willfully misrepresenting a material fact, seeks to procure (or has sought to procure or has procured) a visa, other documentation, or admission into the United States or other benefit … Read more

H1B RFE Received Due to INA 212(a)(6)(C)(i)

Foreign nationals may be inadmissible if he or she made a false representation in order to obtain an immigration benefit. Any alien who, by fraud or willfully misrepresenting a material fact, seeks to procure (or has sought to procure or has procured) a visa, other documentation, or admission into the United States or other benefit … Read more

Immigration Success Stories – INA 212(a)(3)(A)

Immigration Success Stories – INA 212(a)(3)(A) When a foreign national tries to enter the US, CBP can deny the entry if CBP believes the foreign national has or will engage in any activity relating to espionage, sabotage or illegally exporting US goods, technology, or sensitive information, or any other unlawful activity related to control or overthrow … Read more

Immigration Success Stories – INA 212(a)(2)(D)(i)

Immigration Success Stories – INA 212(a)(2)(D)(i) When a foreign national tries to enter the U.S., CBP can deny the entry if CBP believes the foreign national engaged in prostitution within the last 10 years or because they desire to enter the US to engage in prostitution. This generally results in a 10 year ban but … Read more

Immigration Success Stories – INA 212(a)(7)(A)(i)(I) and INA 212(a)(7)(A)(i)(II)

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

Proclamation 10043

Proclamation 10043 – Suspension of Entry as Nonimmigrants of Certain Students and Researchers From the People’s Republic of China The entry into the United States as a nonimmigrant of any national of the PRC seeking to enter the United States pursuant to an F or J visa to study or conduct research in the United … Read more

What is a Student Visa Abuser? Understanding INA 212(a)(6)(G).

What is a student visa abuser? A student visa abuser is a person who obtains a student visa to enter a country, but then does not use it for its intended purpose of studying. Instead, they may work illegally, not attend classes, or engage in other activities that violate the terms of their visa.  A … Read more