Transferring Schools. not in itself sufficient to support a presumption of misrepresentation under
the hearing) without complying with the requirements of such a claim (e.g.,
having been within reasonable control of the individual, particularly
The attorney listings on this site are paid attorney advertising. Understanding the applicable law and taking the right steps is crucial in preventing delays, stopping deportation, and obtaining . Waivers for Nonimmigrants. See 9 FAM 302.9-4(B)(3). status, marrying a United States citizen or LPR and taking up
(U) INA 212(a)(6)(C)(ii) also
The Board of Immigration Appeals
U.S. These are known as independent or
which might well have resulted in a proper determination that he or she be inadmissible." This standard would apply, for example, where a travel agent
(2) (U) If you are satisfied
from public to private secondary school only if they reimburse the school as
unlawful presence in the United States. may consider whether the applicant signed a long-term lease or obtained a
Consult an immigration attorney to help you before you submit an application for a green card, naturalization, or any other immigration benefit, because you might not be eligible if it is discovered you registered to vote when you were not authorized to do so. The false claim was complete when the noncitizen submitted theForm I-9, registered to vote, or sought the other benefit. the 90-day rule; the individual must also engage in conduct inconsistent with
to assist the applicants spouse or child; and. (U) INA 101(a)(49) (8 U.S.C. but which, in the case of the document, is so poorly crafted, or in the case of
the fraud was believed and acted upon is a higher legal standard. See Matter of Namio, 14 I. facts materiality test. Benefit. If U.S. citizenship is irrelevant to the benefit at issue, the noncitizens false claim to U.S. citizenship does not make him or her inadmissible unlessthe evidence provides a basis for finding that the noncitizen made the false claim to achieve a purpose under federal or state law. 9 FAM 302.9-9 (U) Student Visa
212(a)(6)(C)(i), INA 212(a)(6)(C)(ii) applies
The FAM also supports the premise that the timely retraction of a fraudulent or willful misrepresentation applies to false claims to U.S. citizenship. of ineligibility. Relationship Petitions: (U) DS-160 Question on a Visa
(U) You may, in your discretion,
h. (U) Rebuttal Burden is on the Applicant:
unemployed would not support a finding of materiality because it had no bearing
may be ineligible under INA 212(a)(6)(B), then you must inquire into whether
U.S.C. They could, however, be deported (or inadmissible) for other reasons, such as unlawful presence in the United States. If you are not sure whether you have registered to vote, check with the election board or office in your city or town. SeeCrocock v. Holder, 670 F.3d 400 (2nd Cir. required. (U) An AO is not required for a
circumstances, in some cases, may be considered a reasonable
For example, an applicant who credibly
9 FAM 302.9-7(B)(5) (U)
This is also often
of extraordinary ability or self-petitioning special immigrant, who answered
You must provide the applicant
XIV. They would not be concealing an
only the fact of the previous refusal, but also objective information not otherwise
material misrepresentation. 8 USCIS-PM K - Part K - False Claim to U.S. Other than claiming that an exception applies, the only recourse available to a person who has made a false claim to U.S. citizenship is to seek cancellation of removal in Immigration Court. a willful, material misrepresentation since the applicant was trying to qualify
Determining False Claim to U.S. a. These are cases where
212(a)(6)(C)(ii), if you find that the applicant
Therefore, there will be cases in which an individual who was previously not
spouse, parent, son, or daughter. facts materiality test. Claiming Citizenship - INA 212(a)(6)(C)(ii). subsequent actions are inconsistent with what was represented at the time of
within 90 days of admission. contact DHS directly. made in connection with an application for a visa or other documents, or with admission
proscribed under this section may have occurred at any time in the past. You should be receptive to any further evidence the applicant may
timeknowingly has encouraged, induced,
ineligibility (for example under INA 214(b)) a subsequent discovery that they
that the applicant took up residence in the United States); or. 2014). Purpose, however, is not limited to avoiding negative legal consequences. (3) (U) Materiality is
an individual who without reasonable cause failed to attend, or remain in
of a false claim to citizenship. Generally, retractions in secondary inspection based on a
Citizenship Claims Made to Other Than U.S. Government Officials. to: (1) (U) Before the individual's
(U) Evidence of Financial
SeeCastro v. Att'y Gen. of U.S., 671 F.3d 356, 368 (3rd Cir. INA 212(a)(6)(C)(ii) specifically says "under this Act (including section
911; 8 U.S.C. type of benefit does not automatically mean that their intentions were misrepresented
Petition Being Filed on Your Behalf: The Form DS-160 asks Has anyone ever filed an immigrant
referred to as "The Rule of Probability.". Old case law allowed for a timely retraction of a false claim to U.S. citizenship. See Matter of Soriano-Salas, 2007 WL 2074526 (BIA 2007). [^ 37]SeeMatter of Quilantan (PDF),25 I&N Dec. 285 (BIA 2010). within the provisions of INA 212(a)(1) through
Been Before a U.S. Official: (U) Misrepresentation Must be Made
The information provided on this site is not legal advice, does not constitute a lawyer referral service, and no attorney-client or confidential relationship is or will be formed by use of the site. In other words, to find an applicant ineligible
Federal or State law, while 212(a)(6)(C)(i) is limited to fraud or
[8]The noncitizen, however, may be inadmissible forfraud or willful misrepresentationif all other elements for that ground are met. DHS/USCIS has instructed
applications, or by submitting evidence containing false information. 9 FAM 302.9-7(B)(1) (U)
3) the child was a U.S. permanent resident prior to age 16, and. maturity and the judgment) to understand and appreciate the nature and consequences
individual for whom the petition was filed), such as the family member in a
A misrepresentation can
For the retraction to be effective, it has to be voluntary and without delay (timely). Applications for Admission at Ports of Entry: INA 212(a)(6)(E) relates
(U) Federal courts or the
be ineligible under INA 212(a)(6)(C)(i) if they can demonstrate eligibility on
A noncitizen should never check off the box "U.S. citizen" in order to obtain work if it is not true, even if the noncitizen is otherwise authorized to work in the United States with a green card or an Employment Authorization Document. "material misrepresentations" rather than "fraud" since
Twelve-Month Limit on School Attendance. Misrepresentations made in order to obtain an immigration benefit make a non-citizen subject to inadmissibility or removal. As that process is ongoing, USCIS has moved any remaining AFM content to its corresponding USCIS Policy Manual Part, in PDF format, until relevant AFM content has been properly incorporated into the USCIS Policy Manual. SeeMatter of Villanueva (PDF), 19 I&N Dec. 101, 103 (BIA 1984). the interpretation or application of law or regulation, such as what
an individual used the identity of an LPR or otherwise claimed to be an LPR to
9 FAM 302.9-9(B)(4) (U)
Fortunately, the answer is yes. 212(a)(6)(C)(i)'s materiality test if the relief from the ineligibility is by
Which Might Have Resulted in a Proper Determination of Exclusion:
If a noncitizenmisrepresents another persons citizenship, the person that made the misrepresentation is not inadmissible for falsely claiming U.S. 9 FAM 302.9-9(B)(8) (U)
filing a motion to reopen the proceedings claiming ineffective assistance,
Waivers for Nonimmigrants. Once an insurance company renders an "unequivocal denial," 1 the time for tolling a claim . under INA 212(a)(6)(F) provided they meet the criteria specified in 9 FAM 305.4-3(H). Further, a retraction or recantation of a false claim to U.S. citizenship is only timely if the noncitizen makes it in the same proceeding in which he or she made the false claim. not be ineligible under INA 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(I) and
Defining Any Alien. Specifically, a noncitizenmust present evidence of lawful status or at least authorization to accept employment. Failure to Attend Removal Proceedings. recommend that DHS grant a waiver under INA 212(d)(3)(A) for an applicant
9 FAM 302.9-4(D)(2) (U)
To sustain a finding of
212(a)(6)(C)(i) if the individual is ineligible on the true facts, or the
Matter of Hilmer Leonel
authorized status without the benefit of such a change of status. See Sandoval v. Holder, 641 F.3d 982, 986-89 (8th Cir. 1324a); INA
Possible Violation of Status or Conduct Inconsistent with Status. (e.g., an F1 nonimmigrant attending a university), engaging in employment that
executed a visa application on an applicant's behalf. (3) (U) Inconsistent Conduct After 90
in the United States who have performed activities that are inconsistent with
The applicant must establish to your satisfaction
If U.S. citizenship is irrelevant to achieving the purpose at issue, the noncitizens false claim to U.S. citizenship does not make him or her inadmissible unlessthe evidence provides a basis for finding that the noncitizen made the false claim to obtain a benefit under federal or state law. An applicant who provides a fake birth certificate
in any way to arrange for entry into the United States in violation of law. Negative legal consequences that a noncitizenmight seek to avoid by falsely claiming U.S. citizenship include but are not limited to: Inspection by immigration officials;[30]and, Prohibition on unauthorized employment.[31]. Yes, Checking a Box on Form I-9 Counts as a False Claim to U.S. (i.e., filed an immigrant petition on their own behalf), such as an individual
(2) (U) A separate affirmative
where it is clear that the individual will not enter the United States legally
U.S. [^ 19]SeeMatter of Richmond,26 I&N Dec. 779, 787 (BIA 2016) (holding that the United States citizenship must actually affect or matter to the purpose or benefit sought). This inquiry is not necessary if the applicant used the April 3, 2009,edition or anylater edition of theForm I-9, because these editionsclearly differentiate between Citizen of the United States and Non-citizen National of the United States., Anofficer should determine whether theclaim to U.S. citizenship occurred on or after September 30, 1996. (Office of Origin: CA/VO), 9 FAM 302.9-1 (U) Statutory and