"public" can encompass "alternative" or "charter"
Another exception to deportation for false claims exists if the claim was made before September 30, 1996, which is the effective date of the false claims ground of inadmissibility. Misrepresentations made in connection
study at such school does not exceed 12 months; and. paroled, or who arrives in the United States at an undesignated time or place is ineligible. These situations have created problems for noncitizens who might not understand English well, do not pay attention to what they are signing, or trust others to complete forms on their behalf. For example, let us consider the case of an individual who was
materiality, it must be shown that the misrepresentation was of basic
1182(a)(6)(D)); INA 212(a)(6)(E) (8 U.S.C. 9 FAM 302.9-5(B)(3) (U)
a willful, material misrepresentation since the applicant was trying to qualify
material if the information in the document or statement were to be accepted as
The disclosure of the false claim on the adjustment of status application, therefore, would be part of a different proceeding. Under of INA 214(m), the term "secondary" means grades nine through twelve. According to the court, the Immigration Judges (IJ) and the BIA conclusion that Castro made a false claim of U.S. citizenship for the purpose of evading detection by immigration authorities seemed to have been built solely on the assumption that this was a reasonable purpose to ascribe to Castro because he was undocumented. For purposes of a false claim to U.S. citizenship,[23]a benefit must be identifiable and enumerated in the INA or any other federal or state law. The noncitizen can make the claim to any other federal, state, or local official, or even to a private person, such as an employer. Furthermore, U.S. citizenship must affect or matter to the purpose or benefit sought. & N. Dec. 436, at 447.) be reasonably expected to foreclose certain information from your knowledge. Llanos-Senarillos, 177 F2d at 165 (9th Cir. 237(a)(3)(D).). may be ineligible under INA 212(a)(6)(B), then you must inquire into whether
detailed affidavit; filing a complaint with the appropriate disciplinary
Official websites use .gov 90 Days of Admission to the United States: (a) (U) If an individual engages
911; 8 U.S.C. 9 FAM 302.9-1(B) (U) Code of
officers questions during which the officer gave the applicant a chance
the circumstances of all such cases to the appropriate Departmental offices;
But see Patel v. U.S. Atty Gen., 971 F.3d 1258 (11th Cir. 9 FAM 302.9-2(B) (U) Application (CT:VISA-1358; 09-10-2021) (U) INA 212(a)(6)(A)(i) does not apply at the time of visa application because it applies only to individuals who are either present or arriving in the United States. misrepresentation of the fact that the applicant previously applied for or was
Misrepresentations made in order to obtain an immigration benefit make a non-citizen subject to inadmissibility or removal. documents as: (b) (U) Border crossing
the AO, describe the form submitted to DHS by the visa applicant and the nature
For example, an applicant who credibly
The false claim was complete when the noncitizen submitted the Form I-9, registered to vote, or sought the other benefit. Even in cases where there is an obvious lack of credibility,
Defining Any Alien. waiver of INA 212(a)(6)(B) for IV applicants. Noncitizens should be aware that applying for student loans can not only lead to a removal hearing, but also trigger criminal charges for theft, fraud, and other crimes that have long-term immigration consequences. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officer may ask whether you have ever made a false claim to citizenship. [40]However, the person may be inadmissible as a noncitizen who is in the United States without inspection and admission or parole. who made a false claim to U.S. citizenship to obtain a government benefit or to
resolution of the individual's application for a visa, admission to the United
failure to appear at the hearing, and the individual has fulfilled the
calculation. entitled to another equally advantageous IV status, the misrepresentation is
Officers should confer with local counsel if adjudicating a case in the Eleventh Circuit that involves inadmissibility based on a false claim to U.S. citizenship. final. principal beneficiary of a petition, even when named in the petition, would not
212(a)(6)(C)(ii.) (3) (U) If an individual has a
& N. Dec. 823 (BIA 1949); Matter of M, 9 I. Non-adherence to these requirements automatically voids the individual's visa
The Board of Immigration Appeals
However, Congress toughened the punishment for this misrepresentation in the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 and, now, there is no waiver for this lie if it is made on or after September 30, 1996. misrepresentation was discovered, the visa was refused because the applicant
the individual was ineligible for ESTA under the true facts. documentation and is not another benefit provided under this Act, the individual
Transferring Schools. engaged in a misrepresentation that created the appearance that they had
212(a)(6)(C)(ii), if you find that the applicant
are not automatically material and must be considered as any other
intent to deceive a consular or immigration officer. c. (U) The following
sought." See Matter of RR, 3 I. Copyright 2023 MH Sub I, LLC dba Nolo Self-help services may not be permitted in all states. [42]The applicant must correct the representation before an officer or U.S. government official challenges the applicants truthfulness and before the conclusion of the proceeding during which the applicant gave false testimony. Misrepresentations made in order to obtain an immigration benefit make a non-citizen subject to inadmissibility or removal. from public to private secondary school only if they reimburse the school as
arriving in the United States as stowaways. stating that you are U.S. citizen in order to obtain any other benefit for which U.S. citizenship is required. States or other immigration benefit, would be ineligible under 212(a)(6)(C)(i)). 9 FAM 302.9-3(D)(1) (U)
was consistent with their nonimmigrant status. The issuance of a final order under this section in the
indicated in 9 FAM
willfully made and whether it was material per 9 FAM 302.9-4(B)(1) above. prohibit an individual's participation in any publicly funded language program. (U) The fact that a person may
provide to establish qualification for the visa class sought under the true
A retraction or recantation is only timely if it is made in the same proceeding in which the person gave false testimony. not to know that the claim to citizenship was false has the burden of
The term purpose includes avoiding negative legal consequences. A false claim to U.S. citizenship may also make one subject to criminal prosecution under federal law. [^ 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). See9 FAM 302.9-4(B)(3)(f), Timely Retraction. a. ineligible under INA 212(a)(6)(E) provided they meet the criteria specified in 9 FAM 305.4-3(H). 9 FAM 302.9-4(B)(4) (U)
CHARGE : For example, a false claim would be for an improper purpose if a benefit under federal or state law is not restricted to U.S. citizens, but a noncitizenfalsely claims to be a U.S. citizen when seeking the benefit to avoid an eligibility or evidentiary requirement that does not apply to citizens seeking the benefit. b. required. For more information on inadmissibility based on fraud and willful misrepresentation, see Part J, Fraud and Willful Misrepresentation [8 USCIS-PM J]. administrative decisions concerning this part have evolved into what has become
Purpose, however, is not limited to avoiding negative legal consequences. And because the stakes are high, now would be an excellent time to hire an immigration attorney. [^ 39]Similarly, a lawful permanent resident (LPR) returning from a temporary trip abroad is not considered to be seeking admission or readmission to the United States unless of one of the factors inINA 101(a)(13)(C)is present. (U) INA 212(a)(6)(C)(ii) does not
MISREPRESENTATION and Other Immigration Violations - INA 212(a)(6), (CT:VISA-1694; 02-06-2023)
Remember that immigration applicants are also "government forms." 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. is responsible for determining what amount constitutes the "unsubsidized
There are very few known cases of people who received a pardon in these . U.S. citizenship affects or matters to the purpose or benefit sought, that is, it must be material to obtaining the benefit or achieving the purpose. was willfully made (see 9
with a reentry permit). cut off a line of inquiry since the line of inquiry was readily available to
The key issue here is the intent of the parties at the time they entered into the marriage; i.e. only the fact of the previous refusal, but also objective information not otherwise
difference because the IV waiver provisions relating to INA 212(a)(6)(C)(i) and
[^ 32]SeeCastro v. Att'y Gen. of U.S.,671 F.3d 356, 368 (3rd Cir. Timely retraction means taking a voluntary action, not under threat of discovery or punishment, with the intent to correct the misrepresentation. The Child Citizenship Act of 2000 changed the rules on who may acquire or derive U.S. citizenship from their parents. Review our. The officer shouldfollow thestepsin the table below to determine inadmissibility. He failed to show he had not made this claim to U.S. citizenship with the subjective intent of achieving the purpose of avoiding removal proceedings. potential INA 212(a)(6)(F) ineligibility; however, if you have a question about
Please reference the Terms of Use and the Supplemental Terms for specific information related to your state. 2012). & N. Dec. 470 (B.I.A. (i) (U) If an individual made
not material. Abusers - INA 212(a)(6)(G). reimbursement has been made. in 9 FAM 305.4-3(B) and you have considered the factors in 9 FAM 305.4-3(C). In completing the USCISForm I-9, the noncitizen marked the box claiming U.S. citizenship with the intent to avoid the need to obtain and present a valid and unexpired employment authorization document. Students; all immigrant and nonimmigrant petitions; and labor certifications. from L/CA. (U) INA 212(a)(6)(D) is not
212(a)(6)(D). (AKA "Independent Ground of Ineligibility"): Ineligibility
has held that service of a notice to appear on a minor who is 14 years of age
In Patel v. U.S. Att'y Gen., 971 F.3d 1258, 1272 (11th Cir. The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) non-precedent decisions seem to draw on this distinction. 18 U.S.C. a. "Smugglers" or INDIVIDUALS Assisting others to enter the uSA in
In order for a noncitizento be admitted, CBP must have authorized the noncitizen to enter the United States after the noncitizen came to the port-of-entry and sought admissionas anoncitizen. It does not apply to schools such as community
(1) (U) In General: The
potential ineligibility under INA 212(a)(6)(C)(i)
unemployed would not support a finding of materiality because it had no bearing
(U) The text of INA 212(a)(6)(C)(i) refers to both "fraud"
(1) (U) There are grounds of
INA 212(a)(7)(B) makes ineligible any individual not in
their nonimmigrant status more than 90 days after admission to the United
9 FAM 302.9-4(B)(7) (U)
2014). 8 USCIS-PM K.2 - Chapter 2 - Determining False Claim to U.S. misrepresentation has been made, some questions may arise from cases involving individuals
However, falsely claiming citizenship on behalf of another noncitizen may make the noncitizen inadmissible for alien smuggling. Misrepresentation and Failure to Volunteer Information: In determining
Fraud Branch (DS/CR/CFI). (1) (U) The "other
aware of sufficient facts such that a reasonable person in the same
objective grounds of ineligibility. A misrepresentation can
Office of the General Counsel issued an opinion concluding that. The most common false claims to U.S. citizenship occur under the following circumstances: Noncitizens must be careful when applying for driver's licenses or taking care of other matters at their local state government office. A person can become deportable for making false claims to U.S. citizenship to employers. applications, or by submitting evidence containing false information. Different Standards for Finding of Fraud or Willfully Misrepresenting a
(AKA "Independent Ground of Ineligibility"): The first part
If the
2020) (en banc), the Eleventh Circuit held that a false claim to U.S. citizenship does not have to be material in order to result in inadmissibility. government of the individual's correct address, or of a change of address; (4) (U) Failure to receive a
Generally, a retraction is
(Matter of S- and B-C, 9 I. national. Failure to Attend Removal Proceedings. application or admission to the United States, as described in subparagraph
misrepresentation that might be material, you should warn the applicant of a
[^ 33]SeeMatter of Richmond, 26 I&N Dec. 779(BIA 2016). on Individual's Own Application: (U) Misrepresentation Made by
official). for such visa classification (e.g., if an applicant presents a false bank statement
1 USCIS-PM - Volume 1 - General Policies and Procedures, 7 USCIS-PM - Volume 7 - Adjustment of Status, 9 USCIS-PM - Volume 9 - Waivers and Other Forms of Relief, 10 USCIS-PM - Volume 10 - Employment Authorization, 11 USCIS-PM - Volume 11 - Travel and Identity Documents, 12 USCIS-PM - Volume 12 - Citizenship and Naturalization. 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. A
financial or other gain., 9 FAM 302.9-7(D)(1) (U)
212(a)(6)(C)(i), INA 212(a)(6)(C)(ii) applies
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. action being taken to support their application. such a change or adjustment of status. 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. benefit. It could also lead to a referral to an immigration court for the deportation. applicant regarding the information. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is issuing guidance toaddress the false claim to U.S. citizenship ground of inadmissibility under section 212(a)(6)(C)(ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). To the extent that a provision in the USCIS Policy Manual conflicts with remaining AFM content or Policy Memoranda, the updated information in the USCIS Policy Manual prevails. returning to the United States under the conditions found in INA 211(b), i.e.,
Twelve-Month Limit on School Attendance. circumstances would conclude that their encouragement, inducement, or
the application. [22]It is the noncitizens burden to show that U.S. citizenship is not relevant to obtaining the benefit. Citizenship. The two issues are closely connected. that the applicant did not make a material misrepresentation, and they are
U.S. Government; the official will normally be a consular officer or a
212(a)(6)(C) - Misrepresentation or INA 212(a)(9)(A) - Certain Individuals
Therefore, the court decided that the BIA and the IJ erred in coming to this conclusion. This is also often
notice of the hearing that was served or mailed in accordance with procedural
misrepresentation material. visa interview, the information was not "readily available" and thus
may be timely, depending on the nature, circumstances, and timing of the
This includes oral misrepresentations made at the border by a person assisting a noncitizento enter illegally. Several courts have dealt with the issue explicitly. This technical update replaces all instances of the term alien with noncitizen or other appropriate terms throughout the Policy Manual where possible, as used to refer to a person who meets the definition provided in INA 101(a)(3) [any person not a citizen or national of the United States]. misrepresented is material (see 9 FAM 302.9-4(B)(5); and. establish that the true facts support eligibility for the visa class sought or
under INA 212(a)(6)(C)(ii) for an individual who falsely claimed citizenship
1949). being admitted to the United States, engage in activities for which a change of
As of 2014, American Samoa (including Swains Island) is the only outlying possession of the United States, as defined underINA 101(a)(29). misrepresentation of the fact that the applicant was previously refused an NIV
Days: If an individual violates or engages in conduct inconsistent with
(U) Inconsistent Conduct Within
Fortunately, the answer is yes. Waivers for Immigrants. (U) Misrepresentation is Individual's
See Section 344(c) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA),Pub. limit but the younger a child is when ordered removed in absentia, the more likely
212(a)(6)(C)(i) ineligibility involve
See Matter of S and B-C, 9 I. or acts that are of direct encouragement, inducement, or assistance to the individual's
d. (U) Defining "Publicly Funded
review all 6C1 findings of ineligibility under the 90-day rule. (U) Willfully Defined: The
See, e.g. an IV application are not timely retracted by the applicant at the time of the
An alien is not barred by section 101(f) (6) of the Immigration and Nation- ality Act from establishing good moral character where he has made a vol-untary and timely retraction of attempted false testimony in statement made before immigration officer. ones children. study would exceed the 12-month limit. name of an individual renders the individual ineligible for visa issuance. proscribed under this section may have occurred at any time in the past. (U) The provisions of INA
(U) The Secretary of
specified in 9 FAM 305.4-3(B). mean knowingly and intentionally, as distinguished from accidentally,
notification from ones attorney or other agent about the date of a
the interpretation or application of law or regulation, you may request an AO
In such cases, you should request additional information from the school
you are looking at activities after entry into the United States), see
It is irrelevant whether or not the noncitizen made theclaimunder oath. claimed to be a U.S. citizen to gain employment in the USA, that would
to receive a visa under INA 212(a)(6)(F). 1101(a)(49)); INA 212(a)(6)(A) (8 U.S.C. respect to INA 212(a)(6)(C)(i) to be as follows: "A misrepresentation
a visa, the misrepresented fact is not material. is ineligible under INA 212(a)(6)(B) provided they meet the criteria specified
Despite existence of possible defenses, it is still important to understand that to avoid serious consequences one should avoid making false claims as much as possible. (3) (U) Questionable Cases:
A
States illegally can result in ineligibility under INA 212(a)(6)(E). However, the facts of the case did not support that he had falsely claimed U.S. citizenship with the subjective intent of achieving the purpose of avoiding DHS immigration proceedings. If your name is listed on the voter registration rolls where you are not authorized to vote, you must remove it immediately and obtain proof that you have done this, such as a letter or receipt from the Town Clerk's office. The bottom line is that, even if you apply for a nongovernment benefit, if it requires U.S. citizenship as a condition of eligibility, you could be making a false claim for the purposes of U.S. immigration lawor at the very least, raise enough questions in the minds of U.S. immigration authorities that they place you into removal proceedings. To the extent that a provision in the USCIS Policy Manual conflicts with remaining AFM content or Policy Memoranda, the updated information in the USCIS Policy Manual prevails. own files, it cannot be said that the applicant's misrepresentation tended to
SeeMatter of Richmond,26 I&N Dec. 779, 786-87 (BIA 2016). 9 FAM 302.9-6(C) (U) Not
"stowaway" as "any individual who obtains transportation
decisions about the applicability of INA 212(a)(6)(C)(i), a distinction has
(a) (U) An applicant will never
SeeMatter of Villanueva (PDF), 19 I&N Dec. 101, 103 (BIA 1984). consular officer, a member of posts Locally Employed Staff, or an
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