U.S. to: (1) (U) Before the individual's
the application. See9 FAM 302.9-4(B)(3)(f), Timely Retraction. To establish that an applicant took up
& N. Dec. 412 (BIA 1973). (ii) (U) An NIV applicant's
Silence or the failure to volunteer
INA 212(a)(6)(C)(i)- Illegal entrants and immigration violators - misrepresentation, INA 212(a)(6)(C)(ii)- Illegal entrants and immigration violators- falsely claiming citizenship, G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative, How to Use the USCIS Policy Manual Website (PDF, 2.99 MB). grants. finding that there is direct or circumstantial evidence sufficient to meet the
Thanks to Raymond Reza Bolourtchi. The subsequent
authorized status without the benefit of such a change of status. demonstrates reimbursement of the full, unsubsidized per capital cost of the
Consequences for falsely claiming U.S. citizenship An alien would falsely claim U.S. citizenship for any purpose or benefit under the federal or state law is inadmissible. [^ 34]SeeMatter of Bett (PDF),26 I&N Dec. 437 (BIA 2014). benefit under the INA (provided such claim was made before a U.S. Government
a returning resident under INA 211(b); or, (2) (U) The individual is
decision by the Attorney General modifying the original order shall be considered
2011). Federal loans, as well as some state and private loans, require U.S. citizenship as a condition of eligibility. provided in support of the application. & N. Dec. 863 (BIA 1999)). (b) (U)"The Post Files
the individual was ineligible for ESTA under the true facts. other than B1/B2 and is engaging in activities consistent with that status
the exercise of further consular judgment is required. A USCIS officer would then decide the case as if the fraud or misrepresentation had never happened. may still be ineligible for fraud and/or willful misrepresentation of a
individual(s) smuggled. Different Standards for Finding of Fraud or Willfully Misrepresenting a
This decision only applies to cases within the jurisdiction of the Eleventh Circuit, which covers Georgia, Alabama, and Florida. 8 USCIS-PM K - Part K - False Claim to U.S. & N. Dec. 161 (BIA 1956)). 9 FAM 302.9-9(B)(8) (U)
turpitude but who benefits from the sentencing clause exception would therefore
b. (U) An individual may transfer
It may also constitute a from L/CA. [^ 1] In previous guidance, anoncitizenneeded to have made the false representation knowingly in order to be inadmissible under INA 212(a)(6)(C)(ii). (For example, an applicant who is an
employment authorization, or was later used to gain another immigration
determined in the context of the individual case as to whether the
U.S. Government; the official will normally be a consular officer or a
1182(d)(12)); INA 212(i) (8
"misrepresentation which tends to shut off a line of inquiry which is
(AKA "Independent Ground of Ineligibility"): The first part
satisfied all the requirements. the date of the smuggling act and the relationship, if known, to the
in support of an immigrant visa application would fail to meet the statutory
failed to meet the statutory requirements for the visa as a matter of law but
These are cases where
If the noncitizen does so, he or she would not be inadmissible for this inadmissibility ground. (2) (U) Inconsistent Conduct Within
2000 (section 201(b) of Public Law 106-395) added an exception for ineligibility
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). d. (U) If the applicant has any
U.S.C. immigration officer. Section C, Claim Made On or After September 30, 1996[8 USCIS-PM K.2(C)]. identity cards; and. A retraction or recantation is only timely if it is made in the same proceeding in which the person gave false testimony. and that even if she made a false claim to U.S. citizenship, she made a timely retraction. & N. Dec. 436, at 447.) 1182(a)(6)(G)); INA 212(d)(3) (8 U.S.C. however, where the individual uses a nickname, some other reasonable variant of
Similarly, you can be placed in removal proceedings for filing an application for a certificate of U.S. citizenship if not entitled to one. Applicant's Agent or Attorney: The fact that an applicant pursues a
The individual claiming
It
to explain or correct a potential misrepresentation. if the document or statement is offered to establish a fact which would be
knowingly to encourage, induce, or assist an individual to enter
Chapter 2 - Determining False Claim to U.S. within 90 days of admission. Participation in Language Programs. If the information became known after the
Determining False Claim to U.S. They are, however, ineligible under 212(a)(6)(C)(i),
9 FAM 302.9-8(B)(3) (U)
States; the applicant would not be shielded from ineligibility under INA
212(a)(6)(C)(i). False claims to U.S. citizenship were not always Aunwaivable@. facts materiality test. 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. in conduct inconsistent with their nonimmigrant status within 90 days of visa
ineligible for a visa as a matter of law. INA 214(m)(2). A public school is any school that receives more than half of its financing
had misrepresented certain aspects of the case would not be considered material
[14]If an applicantclaimed U.S. citizenship before September 30, 1996, the applicant may be inadmissible for fraud orwillfulmisrepresentation[15]but not for falsely claiming U.S. excludable any individual who is the subject of a final order under INA 274C,
False claims to U.S. citizenship were not always Aunwaivable@. Violation of Law - INA 212(a)(6)(E). A
3) the child was a U.S. permanent resident prior to age 16, and. An AO is required in the following cases and must be submitted
Citizenship. potential INA 212(a)(6)(G) ineligibility; however, if you have a question about
A
e. (U) Misrepresentation Made by
(U) The INA does not provide a
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS benefit. (U) There is no IV waiver
Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is updating and incorporating relevant Adjudicators Field Manual (AFM) content into the USCIS Policy Manual. Thus, the false claim may have been
In determining whether a false claim has been made, it
& N. Dec. 637 (B.I.A. and remove it from further consideration as a ground for the INA
to accept the employment, or. with a reentry permit). 9 FAM 302.9-4(B)(5) (U)
But see Patel v. U.S. Atty Gen., 971 F.3d 1258 (11th Cir. (U) INA 212(a)(6)(C)(ii) renders
for extension of stay, change of status, consent to reapply for admission,
waiver from DHS under INA 212(i) if: (1) (U) The applicant is the
States illegally can result in ineligibility under INA 212(a)(6)(E). engaged in a misrepresentation that created the appearance that they had
necessarily the school's nonresident tuition. 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. 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. being admitted to the United States, engage in activities for which a change of
See Matter of Soriano-Salas, 2007 WL 2074526 (BIA 2007). [22]It is the noncitizens burden to show that U.S. citizenship is not relevant to obtaining the benefit. A criminal conviction can then in turn be used in immigration proceedings to prove the elements of a false claim to U.S. citizenship removability ground. [^ 15]SeeINA 212(a)(6)(C)(i). (1) (U) The "other
(1) (U) There are grounds of
difference because the IV waiver provisions relating to INA 212(a)(6)(C)(i) and
authorized to work in the United States. Two major issues arise when asserting timely retraction: whether the retraction was voluntary and whether it was timely. (ii) (U) For example, if the
assisting any other individual, even close family members, to enter the United
Review our. 15 See 9 FAM 302.9-4(B)(6). facts materiality test. false claims to U.S. citizenship on or after September 30, 1996. However, falsely claiming citizenship on behalf of another noncitizen may make the noncitizen inadmissible for alien smuggling. per 9 FAM 302.9-5(B)(4) below. and INA 212(a)(6)(C)(ii) and confront the applicant with the
low. They would not be concealing an
purports to establish a fact which is material to the application for a visa,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officer. applicable at the time of visa application. Inthese cases, the applicant mustdemonstrate to an officer that he or she understandsthe distinction between a U.S. citizen and non-U.S. citizen national. assistance could result in the entry of the individual into the United States
The officer should examine all facts and circumstances when evaluating inadmissibility for falsely claiming U.S. citizenship. (U) A major difference between INA
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Reply One_more_username Additional comment actions immigrant, pursuant to INA 212(d)(11), the Secretary of Homeland Security may,
a non-lawyer (such as a notario, relative, or a travel agency) not
you find that they were aware at the time of the misrepresentation made on their
9 FAM 302.9-3 (U) Failure to
Regulatory AuthoritY, 9 FAM 302.9-1(A) (U)
According to the BIA,
The information provided on this site is not legal advice, does not constitute a lawyer referral service, and no attorney-client or confidential relationship is or will be formed by use of the site. liability for misrepresentations, if you find that they were aware of the
been drawn between the INA 212 ineligibilities which, due to the passage of
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. The form contains boxes for the employee to check showing eligibility to work. d. (U) Defining "Publicly Funded
(U) 22 CFR 40.61; 22 CFR 40.62; 22
"Elementary": Under INA 214(m), the term
[6]A U.S. citizen is any person born in the United States or who otherwise acquires U.S. citizenshipat orafter birth. (U) INA 212(a)(6)(D) is not
[12]The applicant has the burden of showing that he or she was claiming to be a non-U.S. citizen national as opposed to a U.S. citizen. 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. 9 FAM 302.9-5(B)(2) (U) Not
if: (1) (U) Each parent is or was
Travel Authorization (ESTA); (d) (U) U.S. Coast Guard
attendance at, a hearing to determine inadmissibility or deportability is
SeeRodriguez v. Mukasey, 519 F.3d 773 (8th Cir. a name, a legally changed name, or any other name for which the individual has
For example, if you file an application to adjust status to permanent resident, at your interview the U.S. administrative decisions concerning this part have evolved into what has become
(U) INA 212(a)(6)(D) provides that
potential INA 212(a)(6)(B) ineligibility; however, if you have a question about
timeknowingly has encouraged, induced,
in support of an immigrant visa application would fail to meet the statutory
employment activities when make a 6C1 finding under the 90-day rule. resolution of the individual's application for a visa, admission to the United
Misrepresentation - INA 212(a)(6)(c)(i). 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. will result in the individual's deportation or removal from the United States. 2005). proper determination that they be inadmissible." b. Questions sometimes arise concerning the effect on INA 212(a)(6)(C)(i) ineligibility of a false document presented in