Would being denied entry in a USA international airport be considered never been in the USA?

[Dante2019 9]

I'm about to submit my online application, but I was wondering if anyone has experience or has the correct answer.

 

My wife was denied entry in a US international airport in the pass because of immigration intent. In Form i-130, "was the the beneficiary ever in the USA". I answered "NO". Would this be the correct answer?

 

I'm not sure if being in an international airport would be considered ever being in the USA or not. I'm also going to write in the additional information section that she was denied entry and put her old passport number in.

 

Encase if this information is necessary, in her passport, it says "Customs and Border Protection Refused in accordance with INA section 217. R38024

Edited March 7, 2020 by Dante2019

[pushbrk 13,179]

Based on that being her only attempted entry, she's never been in the US.  If later asked if she's been refused entry, the answer is yes.  Refused entry is also not being "in immigration proceedings".  That question is there too.

[Dante2019 9]

4 hours ago, pushbrk said:

Based on that being her only attempted entry, she's never been in the US.  If later asked if she's been refused entry, the answer is yes.  Refused entry is also not being "in immigration proceedings".  That question is there too.

 

Thank you for the reply. Do you think I should write about her refusal of entry in the "additional information" section for form i-130 even though it might be asked later?

Edited March 7, 2020 by Dante2019

[pushbrk 13,179]

9 hours ago, Dante2019 said:

 

Thank you for the reply. Do you think I should write about her refusal of entry in the "additional information" section for form i-130 even though it might be asked later?

NO