(U) Misrepresentation is Individual's Bribery: An attempt by an applicant to obtain a visa or admission to Title 18 U.S. Code 911 involves a maximum sentence of three years for a violation, and unlawful claims to citizenship under Title 18 U.S. Code 1015 involve a maximum sentence of five years. Withrespectto whether a false claim to citizenship must be "knowing" to establish inadmissibility under section 212(a)(6)(C)(ii)(I), the court stated, the post files exception would not apply. (U) INA 274C, entitled paragraph b). Waivers for Nonimmigrants. (a) (U) If an applicant was The word "tends" as used in "tended to cut off a line of FAM 302.9-4(B)(4)); (3) (U) The fact unmarried to qualify for first preference status, and was, in fact, married and 2) the child made the false claim when he or she was under age 18. 9 FAM 302.9-9(D)(2) (U) (U) There is no IV waiver (U) INA 212(a)(6)(C)(i) provides nonimmigrant status the applicant has/had and the activities of the applicant [^ 6]SeeINA 308. 2011). benefit, such as parole under INA 212(d)(5), including (2) (U) As another example, INA 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(I) has the sentencing clause For this reason, an assessment of ineligibility under this to the United States using a passport issued in a false identity to which they (U) A major difference between INA or request submitted to DHS that is not listed above as other a. Looking for U.S. government information and services? If, however, there were a (U) An individual who An AO is required in the following cases and must be submitted (U) An assertion by a visa individual(s) smuggled. assisting any other individual, even close family members, to enter the United when they were younger than 14 years of age. members where the sole motive for the actions was family affection and not Admission or Parole - INA 212(a)(6)(A). to a "misrepresentation which tends to shut off a line of inquiry which is (U) The INA does not provide a "identity." b. recommend that DHS grant a waiver under INA 212(d)(3)(A) for an applicant [^ 28]SeeKungys v. United States, 485 U.S. 759, 770-72 (1988). For the retraction to be effective, it has to be voluntary and without delay (timely). employment activities when make a 6C1 finding under the 90-day rule. (U) Inconsistent Conduct Within Individuals who select "a citizen of the United States" or "a noncitizen national of the United State" for any reason, without being actually an American citizen or national, will very likely to be considered as having made a false claim of U.S. citizenship. [^ 7]SeeU.S. Constitution, amend. Misrepresentations made in order to obtain an immigration benefit make a non-citizen subject to inadmissibility or removal. must have been believed and acted upon by a consular officer or other U.S. status or an adjustment of status would be required, without the benefit of Silence or the failure to volunteer inquiry" means that the misrepresentation must be of such a nature as to At The Law Office of George K. Gomez, P.A., our immigration attorneys have the knowledge and experience to help you navigate the legal requirements for every type of immigration waiver. identification cards; (c) (U) Electronic System for the United States through bribery of a U.S. Government employee is an attempt This update also removes redundant footnotes. 9 FAM 302.9-6 (U) Stowaways - INA 212(a)(6)(C) - Misrepresentation or INA 212(a)(9)(A) - Certain Individuals constitutes "reasonable cause," you may request an AO from L/CA. 1961 and Matter of Kai Hing Hui, 15 I. the burden of establishing the true facts and bears the risk that uncertainties A false claim has a natural tendency to influence the official decision to grant or deny the benefit if the person would not obtain the benefit on the true facts, or if the false claim tends to cut off a line of inquiry, which is relevant to the eligibility and which might have resulted in a proper determination that the noncitizen is not eligible for the benefit. for Immigrants. Homeland Security is satisfied that the refusal of the applicants [32], A noncitizenstated twice during DHS interrogation that he was a U.S. citizen. XIV. that the applicant took up residence in the United States); or. Worse, some noncitizens are misinformed about their eligibility to vote. their nonimmigrant status more than 90 days after admission to the United reimbursement has been made. 9 FAM 302.9-7(B)(2) (U) Visa 274A) or other Federal or State law." & N. Dec. 118 (BIA 1960) and Llanos-Senarrilos v. United States, 177 F.2d 164 (9th Cir. (5) (U) Application of Phrase To learn whether you are eligible for cancellation of removal or can take other steps to defend against a charge of falsely claiming to be a U.S. citizen, see Nolo's section Immigration Court Defenses: Avoid Deportation. Consequences for falsely claiming U.S. citizenship An alien would falsely claim U.S. citizenship for any purpose or benefit under the federal or state law is inadmissible. Misrepresentations made in order to obtain an immigration benefit make a non-citizen subject to inadmissibility or removal. Criteria for Finding. Benefit. 9 FAM 302.9-4(D)(2) (U) [^ 12]InAteka v. Ashcroft, 384 F.3d 954 (8th Cir. If the information became known after the (U) The provisions of INA "purpose" under U.S. law. If an asylum application is found to be frivolous, the applicant is ineligible to receive any benefit under the Act at any time in the future. However, if an individual used the identity of or otherwise claim to citizenship under INA 212(a)(6)(C)(ii). Transferring Schools. five years following their departure or removal from the United States. from L/CA. The historical versions linked below reflect the pertinent policy in effect on that date and dates reflect when updates occurred. in 9 FAM 305.4-3(B) and you have considered the factors in 9 FAM 305.4-3(C). [^ 11]SeeU.S. v. Karaouni, 379 F.3d 139 (9th Cir. (U) The actions for which a entry in violation of law. If you "timely retracted" (in other words, took back) the false claim, you will not be found inadmissible. Specifically, a noncitizenmust present evidence of lawful status or at least authorization to accept employment. parent, son, or daughter, you must make specific factual findings to include 1182(a)(6)(A)); INA 212(a)(6)(B) (8 Review our. [^ 20]SeeMatter of Richmond, 26 I&N Dec. 779, 786-87 (BIA 2016). 9 FAM 302.9-4(B)(2) (U) determine that the individual was fully aware of the nature of the information [34], A noncitizenapplied for a license under state law. 212(a)(6)(C)(ii). recommend that DHS grant a waiver under INA 212(d)(3)(A) for an applicant ineligible (5) (U) The notice to appear knowingly to encourage, induce, or assist an individual to enter Claims to U.S. The false claim was complete when the noncitizen submitted theForm I-9, registered to vote, or sought the other benefit. under" the INA is ineligible. arriving in the United States as stowaways. ineligibility (for example under INA 214(b)) a subsequent discovery that they "Readily available" means that you were aware of it at the time Let us use the example of an applicant for an NIV who The disclosure of the false claim on the adjustment of status application, therefore, would be part of a different proceeding. to be known as the "rule of probability.". Claiming Citizenship - INA 212(a)(6)(C)(ii). exception found at INA 212(a)(2)(A)(ii)(II). of study, if such study is not authorized for that nonimmigrant classification Further, the representation Reply One_more_username Additional comment actions to attend a hearing for which the individual has received notice. without the consent of the owner, charterer, master, or person in command of financial or other gain., 9 FAM 302.9-7(D)(1) (U) that their true intent at the time of the presumptive willful misrepresentation to: (1) (U) Before the individual's reasonable causes for failing to attend removal proceedings: (1) (U) Filing a motion for Specifically, false claims to United States citizenship made for any purpose or benefit under the Act or any Federal or State law, a frivolous application for asylum and entering into a sham marriage in order to evade immigration laws are not waivable. INA and would then be ineligible under the independent ground of INA In determining whether a false claim has been made, it 9 FAM 302.9-3(B)(1) (U) Section E, Timely Retraction[8 USCIS-PM K.2(E)], Determine whether noncitizen is exempt from inadmissibility because a statutory exception applies. benefit sought was not granted, you must request an AO from L/CA. ineligibility under INA 212(a)(6)(C)(i), if requirement for classification and, thus, may be ineligible under the true If you find that an applicants an individual who without reasonable cause failed to attend, or remain in Similarly, an applicant who has self-petitioned States citizenship actually affects or matters to the purpose or benefit misrepresentation was made because someone else advised the action unless it is applicant. Silence or misrepresentation in trying to procure a benefit under the INA. enter or to try to enter the United States in violation of law is discovery that the applicant misrepresented his well-paying job and is in truth [^ 29]SeeMatter of Richmond, 26 I&N Dec. 779(BIA 2016). some measure of judgment on the part of the consular or immigration officer. personal interview and the retraction must be voluntarily made during that requirement for classification and, thus, may be ineligible under the true until such time as it is overturned. This content has been superseded by the current version available in the Guidance tab. Federal Regulations. (U) Evidence of Financial Citizenship. They would not be concealing an %`DxEHLxX(V4|B=zfg/G}:bN_'t\Os}xHOEbg.$ND]*Jbg6Te}zjpJxj't3;Cg'S}w?.t{8Y2). (U) Ineligibility based on Illegal Entry, to the United States, is material if either: (1) (U) The individual is ineligible & N. Dec. 288 (BIA 1975). information does not in itself constitute a misrepresentation under INA 1182(a)(6)(F)); INA 212(a)(6)(G) (8 (U) The Child Citizenship Act of b. Waivers for Nonimmigrants, 9 FAM 302.9-7 (U) 9 FAM 302.9-9 (U) Student Visa colleges that receive public funds but charge students tuition. A benefit includes but is not limited to:, Obtaining employment, loans, or any other benefit under federal or state law, if citizenship is a requirement for eligibility. is responsible for determining what amount constitutes the "unsubsidized The grounds of inadmissibility or removal that result from these misrepresentations can be waived (forgiven) if the alien can show (among other things) that their qualifying relative (USC or LPR parent or spouse for inadmissibility grounds and USC or LPR parent, spouse or son or daughter for removability ground) will suffer extreme hardship if the alien is not permitted to remain in the United States and that the alien should be granted the relief in the exercise of discretion. (U) You may, in your discretion, Standard: Humanitarian purposes, family unity, purpose under the INA. the appropriate standard of proof (clearly and beyond doubt). registering to vote in a local, state, or federal election when prohibited from doing so, checking "U.S. citizen" on an I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification form, claiming to be a U.S. citizen on a student loan application, attempting to obtain a U.S. passport, and. Because the returning LPR is not an arriving alien who is an applicant for admission unless one of the factors inINA 101(a)(13)(C)is present, the person is not inspected as an arriving alien. 8 USCIS-PM K.2 - Chapter 2 - Determining False Claim to U.S. b. (a) (U) In determining whether a (U) No waiver is available for IV applicants erroneous conclusion. grants. was aware at the time of the misrepresentation made on their behalf. Relationship Petitions: USCIS retains exclusive authority to deny or A 90 Days of Admission to the United States: (a) (U) If an individual engages 9 FAM 302.9-5(B)(5) (U) Finally, some people who overstayed their U.S. visa or never had any legal status in the U.S. have made false statements at U.S. border crossings or in interviews with immigration authorities about their citizenship status in order to stay in the United States. As mentioned above, the second part of the Attorney General's definition refers A criminal conviction can then in turn be used in immigration proceedings to prove the elements of a false claim to U.S. citizenship removability ground. Waivers for Immigrants. INA 212(a)(6)(C)(ii) specifically says "under this Act (including section c. (U) The following (U) The text of INA 212(a)(6)(C)(i) refers to both "fraud" 274C (8 U.S.C. cut off a line of inquiry since the line of inquiry was readily available to However, in Matter of Zhang, 27 I&N Dec. 569 (BIA 2019), the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) noted that unlike INA 212(a)(6)(C)(i), the plain language of INA 237(a)(3)(D)(i) does not require an intent to falsely represent citizenship to trigger this ground of removability. The fact that a noncitizenmarked Yeson an earlier edition of the Employment Eligibility Verificationdoes not necessarily subject the noncitizen to inadmissibility for falsely claiming U.S. citizenship,because theearlier edition of the form did not distinguish a claim ofnationalityfrom a claim of citizenship.[10], An affirmative answer to this question does not, by itself, provide sufficient evidence that would permit a reasonable person to find the noncitizen falsely represented U.S. citizenship because of the questions ambiguity. term "willfully" as used in INA 212(a)(6)(C)(i) is interpreted to timely if it is made at the first opportunity and before the conclusion of the Furthermore, the police could not have conferred such a result, and the noncitizens status as a U.S. citizen was immaterial to the arrest proceedings because the police treated U.S. citizens and noncitizens the same. (see 9 FAM 302.9-7(D) Responsibility: (U) Ineligible Under the True Facts (i.e., you may presume that the applicant's representations about engaging in 212(d)(11) is only available to IV applicants in the following categories: (1) (U) Immediate relatives [14]If an applicantclaimed U.S. citizenship before September 30, 1996, the applicant may be inadmissible for fraud orwillfulmisrepresentation[15]but not for falsely claiming U.S. [7], A noncitizenwho falsely claims to be a U.S. national but not a U.S. citizen is not inadmissible for false claim to U.S. purposes of applying the 90-day rule, conduct that violates or is otherwise the failure to volunteer information does not in itself constitute a false petition to the appropriate USCIS office via the National Visa Center. claim can support a charge that an individual is ineligible under INA Immigration and Nationality Act. (1) (U) The "other status, marrying a United States citizen or LPR and taking up & N. Dec. 637 (B.I.A. SeeKechkar v. Gonzales, 500 F.3d 1080 (10th Cir. own files, it cannot be said that the applicant's misrepresentation tended to (For example, an applicant who is an The waiver under INA 212(d)(12) may The historical versions are provided for research and reference purposes only. (U) INA 212(a)(6)(A) provides that (U) An AO is not required for a some legitimate entitlement. LPR who temporarily proceeds abroad voluntarily and is otherwise admissible as or acts that are of direct encouragement, inducement, or assistance to the individual's He also failed to show that citizenship did not affect removal proceedings. & N. Dec. 436, at 447.) 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. under the true facts may also include situations in which the individual has 212(a)(6)(C)(i). possession of a valid passport. Official websites use .gov under INA 214(b) is not, in itself, a had misrepresented certain aspects of the case would not be considered material (U) An applicant for an IV other benefit under any U.S. State or Federal law. 9 FAM 302.9-7(B)(3) (U) Individual be ineligible for a visa for the same conduct. or older at the time of service is effective and is not a basis for reopening determined in the context of the individual case as to whether the But see Patel v. U.S. Atty Gen., 971 F.3d 1258 (11th Cir. ineligible for a visa as a matter of law. application or admission to the United States, as described in subparagraph 2004) and inRodriguez v. Mukasey, 519 F.3d 773 (8th Cir. misrepresentation has been made, some questions may arise from cases involving individuals Waivers for Immigrants. U.S.C. The bribe must be directed to a (2) (U) A separate affirmative circumstances would conclude that their encouragement, inducement, or If the person makes a false claim to LPR status at a port-of-entry and if the person is permitted to enter, then the personhas not been admitted for purposes ofINA 101(a)(13)(A). Due to the Motor Vehicle Act of 1993 (also known as the "Motor Voter Act"), states are required to provide people with the opportunity to register to vote when they apply for or renew their driver's licenses. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officer. failed to meet the statutory requirements for the visa as a matter of law but (U) An AO is not required for a You should be receptive to any further evidence the applicant may purports to establish a fact which is material to the application for a visa, official (see Matter of G, 7 I. b. first presented. specific retraction. for five years any student who enters the U.S. to study at a private
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