denied entry and i 130

[paramvir1 0]

hey guys

first of all FYI..its my very first post .hope it would be great experience being among you.

an imp issue which is bothering me..

i am filing i 130 for my wife.

she is canadian and was denied entry when she was coming here to get married.she told the truth to immigration and they returned her from the border.but after three days with a lawer they alowed her in USA to get married.then she went back.then after couple month came here as student f1 and been staying here and keeping status.

my question is..on form i 130 item 16 should we mention this denied entry or no..?

thanx in advance for your experience.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Absolutely. When it asks if you have ever been denied entry or anything like that, it needs to be mentioned. Being turned back for not having evidence of ties to Canada to show she wasn't intending to immigrate happens all of the time. Lying or failing to disclose information is considered misrepresentation and can actually result in a lifetime ban. Whatever you and she do, never ever lie by omission or prevarication or false information. It will come back to bite you far worse than having been turned back at the border. Remember, they probably already know about her being turned back as well - it will be in their records. Honesty is a necessity of getting through this immigration process successfully. Good luck to you.

Edited August 5, 2009 by Kathryn41

[paramvir1 0]

Absolutely. When it asks if you have ever been denied entry or anything like that, it needs to be mentioned. Being turned back for not having evidence of ties to Canada to show she wasn't intending to immigrate happens all of the time. Lying or failing to disclose information is considered misrepresentation and can actually result in a lifetime ban. Whatever you and she do, never ever lie by omission or prevarication or false information. It will come back to bite you far worse than having been turned back at the border. Remember, they probably already know about her being turned back as well - it will be in their records. Honesty is a necessity of getting through this immigration process successfully. Good luck to you.

thanx lot for your prompet answer.thing is if you read that ion i 130 section c item 16,does denied entry falls in one of those legal terms eg. expultion,deportation etc.?

cuz in some other forms they specificaly use the term "have you ever denied entry into USA"..

[canadian_wife 1,829]

Question 16 actually asks if the beneficiary has ever been placed in immigration proceedings. This does not include denial of entry.

So answer NO on question 16. HOWEVER - answer YES to any other question asking if she has been denied entry - specifically the DS-230. I was denied entry twice and was approved with no issues.

Good luck.

[paramvir1 0]

Question 16 actually asks if the beneficiary has ever been placed in immigration proceedings. This does not include denial of entry.

So answer NO on question 16. HOWEVER - answer YES to any other question asking if she has been denied entry - specifically the DS-230. I was denied entry twice and was approved with no issues.

Good luck.

thanx lot.i am much releived now.its kind of confusing question with technical terms.and moreover i think i donnt need DS-230 form anywhere.

[canadian_wife 1,829]

If you are applying for a Cr-1 then you will fill out the DS-230 when you get to NVC. Just be honest, it has no bearing on your visa. Lying about it on the other hand is disasterous to your petition.

Good luck.

[paramvir1 0]

If you are applying for a Cr-1 then you will fill out the DS-230 when you get to NVC. Just be honest, it has no bearing on your visa. Lying about it on the other hand is disasterous to your petition.

Good luck.

i be filing AOS (i130 and i 1485 together) here in the USA since my wife is here on f-1.

i have always been truthful to immigration.but the issue is ,you donnt want either to give sensitive information to them volunterely.it will put your case in jeopardy.you know what i mean.

thanx again.if you have some more suggestion for me i will take that gladly.

[vbtbmrt 2]

well look at it this way the goverment already knows everything about you and spouse. they do check everything. so you think there is something to hide. there isnt anything they dont know already!!!!

[pseith 0]

Everyone here is giving you good advice. Just be honest. If you lie and are found out, you're in a world of hurt. If you are telling the truth, you have no problems. Her records are that...records that are on permanent file...and available to any Government agency looking into that.