Regarding INA 212(a)(7)(A)(i)(I)
My girlfriend is a Canadian Citizen. In January 2014 she was issued the above form, a voluntary withdrawal of application for admission. Since then, any time she attempts to enter the U.S. she is pulled into secondary questioning, which can be a very intimidating and upsetting experience. We have looked around, and seen some things that say this is permanent, and others that say it can be for 5, 10, 15 years, etc. Is there a non-legalese explanation of what this form means somewhere, how long it lasts, and if necessary how to get it removed (or apply for it to be waived?) or if it is a permanent mark?
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What is a 212 A )( 7 )( A )( i )( I?
Section 212(a)(7)(A)(i)(I) of the INA: Any alien who at the time of application for admission, is not in possession of a valid unexpired immigrant visa, reentry permit, border crossing card, or other valid entry document required by the Act, or who is not in possession of a valid unexpired passport, or other suitable ...What is the Section 212 A )( 6 )( A )( i )( I?
212(a)(6)(A) Inadmissibility due to Aliens Present without Admission or Parole (EWI) Foreign nationals may be inadmissible if he or she is currently in the United States and entered without being inspected (no visa).What is a 212 a waiver of ineligibility?
Section 212 lists those classes of aliens who are ineligible to receive visas and ineligible for admission to the US, and the classes of aliens who may apply for waivers of ineligibility.Is there a waiver for 212 A )( 6 )( C )( i?
Section 212(a)(6)(C)(i) of the Act. There is a discretionary waiver of this inadmissibility if refusal of admission would result in extreme hardship to the United States citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse or parent of the foreign national.Consent to Reapply for Admission - I-212 Waiver: Remedy for INA 212(a)(9)(A) and (C) Bars
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