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Filed: Timeline
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So after a subject received 212(a)(7)(A)(i) there is no chance of getting other nonimmigrant visa anytime in future? only solution is to qualify for an immigrant visa, right? :)

It's not true. They determined that you failed to demonstrate to their satisfaction that you were a nonimmigrant that one time. It doesn't mean anything about any future times. Just like if you are denied a visa because you failed to sufficiently demonstrate that you were a nonimmigrant, you can apply again at any time. Of course, the same issues that led them to suspect immigrant intent probably also exist in the future, so preferably you would get stronger evidence of ties.

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: United Kingdom
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So after a subject received 212(a)(7)(A)(i) there is no chance of getting other nonimmigrant visa anytime in future? only solution is to qualify for an immigrant visa, right? :)

You can apply and it's possible to still get a non-immigrant visa, however that chances of one being approved and issued at that point are highly, highly against you.

November 14th, 2013: She's here!

December 12th, 2013: Picked up marriage license.

December 14th, 2013: Wedding

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You are mistaken. A CR-1 is an immigrant visa; a K-1 is a nonimmigrant visa which permits immigrant intent.

An immigrant visa = a visa which automatically grants LPR status upon entry. A K-1 does not do that.

Yes. I should clarify - K-1 visa with dual intent. Hence "technically" though "for 'most' intents and purposes" would have been more fitting in the spirit of easing the explanation.

I did applied after 4 years, but my case was send for administrative process took 1 month and at finally rejected under 214b.

It will keep being denied under 214b for as long as the consular officer believes you won't leave the U.S.

Denial under 214b is an unusual area of law in that it is one of very few areas of law where you are presumed guilty until proven otherwise. However, since "perceived immigrant intent" is not something that can be proven, it is not something that is held against you except for that exact moment when you apply for the visa. In essence, you can be denied under 214b, but the accusation against you of immigrant intent 'disappears' once you leave the consulate. If for example, you apply for a non-immigrant visa at the age of 18, with no job and a one-way ticket to New York, you will almost definitely be denied under 214b. If you come back 5 years later to apply for a tourist visa, and now you have a career job, stable income, a wife, two kids and own a 4 bedroom house, the previous presumption does not exist.

This means that in theory, you could apply for a tourist visa every month if you like, and the outcome each time will be based on your current situation. (Though, I'd say it would be pretty suspicious if you did apply for a tourist visa every month).

You're not barred from ever getting a tourist visa. The consular officers simply aren't convinced that you're actually intending to leave the U.S. after your visit.

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  • 6 months later...
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Hungary
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the attorney is lying and ripping you off...unless you were denied admission and expeditiously removed, no 212 is needed.

OP's lawyer told OP that no I-212 is needed.

Entry on VWP to visit then-boyfriend 06/13/2011

Married 06/24/2011

Our first son was born 10/31/2012, our daughter was born 06/30/2014, our second son was born 06/20/2017

AOS Timeline

AOS package mailed 09/06/2011 (Chicago Lockbox)

AOS package signed for by R Mercado 09/07/2011

Priority date for I-485&I-130 09/08/2011

Biometrics done 10/03/2011

Interview letter received 11/18/2011

INTERVIEW DATE!!!! 12/20/2011

Approval e-mail 12/21/2011

Card production e-mail 12/27/2011

GREEN CARD ARRIVED 12/31/2011

Resident since 12/21/2011

ROC Timeline

ROC package mailed to VSC 11/22/2013

NOA1 date 11/26/2013

Biometrics date 12/26/2013

Transfer notice to CSC 03/14/2014

Change of address 03/27/2014

Card production ordered 04/30/2014

10-YEAR GREEN CARD ARRIVED 05/06/2014

N-400 Timeline

N-400 package mailed 09/30/2014

N-400 package delivered 10/01/2014

NOA1 date 10/20/2014

Biometrics date 11/14/2014

Early walk-in biometrics 11/12/2014

In-line for interview 11/23/2014

Interview letter 03/18/2015

Interview date 04/17/2015 ("Decision cannot yet be made.")

In-line for oath scheduling 05/04/2015

Oath ceremony letter dated 05/11/2015

Oath ceremony 06/02/2015

I am a United States citizen!

Posted

We did not need the waiver. The interviewer asked about it briefly. But since the visa we applied for is an immigrant visa it wasn't an issue. He also had no issues at POE.

Married in Barbados: June 10 2015

***USCIS***

Jul 20 2015: Lawyer Mailed I-130 Packet to Chicago lockbox

Aug 7 2015: I-130 NOA1 (California!!!)

Nov 17 2015: I-130 approved (102 days since NOA1)

***NVC***

Nov 25 2015: NVC received our file

Dec 11 2015: NVC case # assigned

Dec 14 2015: AOS & IV billed (same time as we have lawyer)

Dec 14 2015: Received email with case number and invoice number

Dec 15 2015: Paid AOS & IV Fees

Dec 20 2015: Fees show as "paid".

Dec 20 2015: Email expedite request (financial & medical)

Dec 31 2015: Email from NVC. EXPEDITE APPROVED!

Jan 8 2016: Mailed AOS & IV packets

Jan 11 2016: Packets delivered to NVC & marked "in transit" to consulate!

Jan 12 2016: CEAC status "READY"!

Jan 14 2016: DHL tracking shows file" delivered"

Jan 16 2016: Appointment letter (pkt4) Feb 16!!!

Feb 9 2016: Medical

Feb 16 2016: Interview/Approved!!!!

Feb 17 2016: Issued!

Feb 29 2016: POE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Together! <3

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ROC

Feb 22 2018: ROC packet sent

Feb 26 2018: USPS confirmed delivery

Mar 10 2018: NOA1 dated March 6 2018

  • 4 weeks later...
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Bahamas
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Having 212 (a)(7)(a)(i)(i) stamped I my passport means I can't ever apply for a B2 visa even tho at the POE they said in order to enter the US you must have to apply for a visa.

They asked all king of questions had me sign it of cuz they will ha wit in they system.

They stop me because I didn't had a B2 visa.

 

 

Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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~Attempted thread hijack moved to MLSA Regional Forum~

~Please, English-only in the main forum, local languages are allowed in the Regional Forums~

Pitaya

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Completed: K1/K2 (271 days) - AOS/EAD/AP (134 days) - ROC (279 days)

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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A hijacking post has been removed -- the poster has an inquiry (in Spanish) in the Mexico/Latin/South America forum.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

  • 5 months later...
Filed: Other Country: Spain
Timeline
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On 1/11/2016 at 3:28 AM, Jenvds said:

A year ago my husband (then boyfriend) was stopped at POE and turned back to his home country. We did not understand the rules at this point and we're honest with our answers. The notation on his passport said : 212 (a)(7)(a)(i)(i)

I see other people post that they were either "removed" or "voluntarily withdrew". In the signature section of the paperwork given to him it uses neither of these terms. It just says "found inadmissible... Weak ties... Will not be allowed to enter without a valid non immigrant or immigrant visa"

The officers said this would not affect our application for a k1 or cr1 visa, but they have been known to say things that are not factual.

We hired a lawyer (huge mistake) and he did not say anything about needing a waiver.

We made it through the USCIS. We have been granted an expedite so we are bypassing the NVC and going straight to the consulate in Amsterdam.

I am concerned that we need a waiver i-212. Do we need it? If we do, when will we be told? How do you get one approved? (where is it sent? How long does it take?)

I thought we were clear because of the officer and our lawyer both saying it's not needed, but I've seen others here recently with the same inadmissibility "code" talking about waivers. But their stories were all a bit more complicated than ours.

Please help if you can!?! I feel like I haven't had any moment of rest since this process started. There's always another hurdle or worry. :(

Using Form I-212 to Request Reentry Following Removal

By filing USCIS Form I-212 (along with supporting documents and a fee), an alien can ask the U.S. government for permission to apply for entry before the required waiting time is complete. Form I-212 is called an "Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the United States after Deportation or Removal." You will need to support your application by showing numerous factors in your favor, such as family ties in the United States, your rehabilitation after any criminal violations, your good moral character and responsibility for a family, and more before you can return to the country.

An alien who left the U.S. voluntarily and was not legally removed or deported by the U.S. government can petition to reenter the U.S. without filing Form I-212.

  • 4 weeks later...
Posted

We filed our I-130 withour I-212 together our attorney was able to use a similar case and we submitted a 400 page packet we are anxiously waiting for our CR1 spouse Application to be approved approaching 160 days. My husband remained out of the country 10+ years for a deportation....hoping to be approved?

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Bahamas
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13 minutes ago, Bendite said:

We filed our I-130 withour I-212 together our attorney was able to use a similar case and we submitted a 400 page packet we are anxiously waiting for our CR1 spouse Application to be approved approaching 160 days. My husband remained out of the country 10+ years for a deportation....hoping to be approved?

We waiting for approval too and had to get lawyer for this same code ####### they stamped on my passport so you're not alone.

 

wish you good luck

 

 

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Bahamas
Timeline
Posted
6 hours ago, nyokie said:

We waiting for approval too and had to get lawyer for this same code ####### they stamped on my passport so you're not alone.

 

wish you good luck

Everything will be fine, you both will be able to say where yal want to live there or here.

 

 

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