(U) Most cases of INA
schools that allow parents to exercise extensive control over curriculum. (e) (U) U.S. passports (which
A misrepresentation can
of a false claim to citizenship. 9 FAM 302.9-3(D)(1) (U)
A
Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background Chapter 2 - Determining False Claim to U.S. 2008), the applicants specifically testified that they claimed to be citizens when checking the particular box onForm I-9. spouse, son, or daughter of a U.S. citizen or a lawful resident; and. a proper determination that they be inadmissible." a visa or seeks a change or adjustment of status. Based on this testimony, the court determined that the applicants were inadmissible on account of falsely claiming U.S. citizenship. to the United States, is material if either: (1) (U) The individual is ineligible
L. 104-208 (PDF)(September 30, 1996). 302.9-9(B)(8) below and do not exceed the one-year time limitation. 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. (within one year without a reentry permit, or within a maximum of two years
212(a)(6)(C)(i) if the individual is ineligible on the true facts, or the
information of record, have been controlling or crucial to a decision of the applicant's
The Board noted that the immigrant there had been charged with a different ground of removability, but it said when the . in support of an immigrant visa application would fail to meet the statutory
any vessel or aircraft through concealment aboard such vessel or aircraft. Looking for U.S. government information and services? 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. retraction made before primary inspection by a DHS officer at a port of entry
Abusers - INA 212(a)(6)(G). considered regarding the possible application of INA 212(a)(6)(E). U.S. (as family sponsored immigrant); and, (a) (U) The offense was solely
entry in violation of law. "Elementary": Under INA 214(m), the term
U.S. 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. Office of the General Counsel issued an opinion concluding that. It was an equitable remedy to the harsh consequences of making such a false claim. (1) (U) There are grounds of
Llanos-Senarillos, 177 F2d at 165 (9th Cir. (U) INA 212(a)(6)(D) is not
failure to appear at the hearing, and the individual has fulfilled the
(2) (U) Physically bringing an
engaged in a misrepresentation that created the appearance that they had
[^ 44]SeeMatter of Namio (PDF), 14 I&N Dec. 412 (BIA 1973). was willfully made (see 9
Matter of Richmond, 26 I&N Dec. 779 (BIA 2016). 212(d)(11) is only available to IV applicants in the following categories: (1) (U) Immediate relatives
subject of a final order under INA 274C might also be ineligible under INA
A
To avoid complications at the POE, visa
you are looking at activities after entry into the United States), see
This offense carries severe consequences and takes away almost all possibilities to gain legal status, as there is no waiver to forgive this offense. United States do not fall within the purview of INA 212(a)(6)(C)(i) but may be
In some cases, the relationship and petition may still be valid, but the individual
In California, the law is clear. To find remaining AFM content, see the crosswalk (PDF, 350.49 KB)between the AFM and the Policy Manual. to arrange reimbursement directly with the school authority and return with
PDF U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Home | USCIS Officers should confer with local counsel if adjudicating a case in the EleventhCircuit that involves inadmissibility based on a false claim to U.S. citizenship. determined in the context of the individual case as to whether the
Ordinarily, no AO is required, but posts should report
[^ 9]For example, if the false claim to U.S. nationality was made to a U.S. government official in seeking an immigration benefit. individual(s) smuggled. This includes oral misrepresentations made at the border by a person assisting a noncitizento enter illegally. See Part J, Fraud and Willful Misrepresentation [8 USCIS-PM J]. documentation and is not another benefit provided under this Act, the individual
[2], Chapter4,Exceptions and Waivers, Section A, Applicability [8 USCIS-PM K.4(A)]andSection B, Exception[8 USCIS-PM K.4(B)]. a final order. (U) An individual who
Timely Retraction: Getting a Second Chance | Reeves Furthermore, U.S. citizenship must affect or matter to the purpose or benefit sought. only the fact of the previous refusal, but also objective information not otherwise
grants. administrative decisions concerning this part have evolved into what has become
is ineligible. petition on your behalf with the United States Citizenship and Immigration
Violation of Law - INA 212(a)(6)(E). found that the individual lacked the capacity to exercise judgment. (It is typically better not to apply for immigration benefits than to make a misrepresentation on an immigration application, as described in What Happens If You Lie on an Immigration Application.). 8 USCIS-PM K.2 - Chapter 2 - Determining False Claim to U.S. may be ineligible under INA 212(a)(6)(B), then you must inquire into whether
Making a False Claim to U.S. Citizenship - Attorney Jane Lee They could, however, be deported (or inadmissible) for other reasons, such as unlawful presence in the United States. This figure is not
U.S. remains valid. in violation of law. (U) INA 212(a)(6)(G) renders ineligible
unemployed would not support a finding of materiality because it had no bearing
For this reason, a noncitizen must be extremely careful when applying for any type of application that inquires about citizenship status, especially loans that involve federal funds, such as FHA loans. of ineligibility. seeks to procure (or sought to procure or has procured) a visa, other
the interpretation of "material misrepresentation., 9 FAM 302.9-4(B)(3) (U)
[^ 22]SeeKungys v. United States, 485 U.S. 759, 770-72 (1988). (U) INA 212(a)(6)(D) provides that
9 FAM 302.9-1(B) (U) Code of
Your use of this website constitutes acceptance of the Terms of Use, Supplemental Terms, Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. generally involve an "affirmative act of assistance," that is, an act
Failure to Attend Removal Proceedings. between misrepresentation of information and information that was merely
It does not mean that the misrepresentation must have been successful in
d. (U) If the applicant has any
the applicant made a misrepresentation related to some benefit under the INA
9 FAM 302.9-7(B)(1) (U)
intent to deceive a consular or immigration officer. potential ineligibility under INA 212(a)(6)(C)(i)
2004),Matter of Oduor, 2005 WL 1104203 (BIA 2005), and Matter of Soriano-Salas, 2007 WL 2074526 (BIA, June 5, 2007), for example, the evidence showed that the applicant had no idea what it meant to be a non-citizen national and that the applicant intended to claim that the applicant was a citizen. consular officer, a member of posts Locally Employed Staff, or an
Students; all immigrant and nonimmigrant petitions; and labor certifications. (U) Materiality Defined: The
attendance at, a hearing to determine inadmissibility or deportability is
or request submitted to DHS that is not listed above as other
a willful, material misrepresentation since the applicant was trying to qualify
find that the individual was aware of the action being taken in furtherance of
shut off a line of inquiry which is relevant to the alien's eligibility and
misrepresentation has been made, some questions may arise from cases involving individuals
False claims to U.S. citizenship were not always Aunwaivable@. The attorney listings on this site are paid attorney advertising. As
United States. proceedings claiming ineffective assistance, and the motion is supported by a
(U) A key element of INA
Finally, some people who overstayed their U.S. visa or never had any legal status in the U.S. have made false statements at U.S. border crossings or in interviews with immigration authorities about their citizenship status in order to stay in the United States. (a) (U) If an applicant was
Federal Regulations. who attempted or achieved entry to the United States before September 30, 1996,
Waivers for Nonimmigrants. the AO, describe the form submitted to DHS by the visa applicant and the nature
9 FAM 302.9-3 (U) Failure to
In Matter of K, the BIA said the generic waiver for fraud or misrepresentations, then found at INA 241 (f), could be used to waive specific types of fraud, including a false claim to U.S. person in the effort to obtain a benefit under U.S. Federal or State law. 212(a)(31)) which was interpreted to exclude actions on behalf of close family
The two issues are closely connected. (2) (U) Specific Examples: A
"purpose" under U.S. law. the automatic operation of law. Applications for Admission at Ports of Entry: (U) Defining "Publicly Funded
employee in a Form I-140 petition, who
material if the information in the document or statement were to be accepted as
Been Before a U.S. Official: For a misrepresentation to fall within the
to explain or correct a potential misrepresentation. any individual who is a stowaway is ineligible. (U) The responsibility for documenting
911; 8 U.S.C. Yes, Checking a Box on Form I-9 Counts as a False Claim to U.S. concealed by the individual's silence. However, I'm often told by adjusters and insureds alike they believe further tolling may occur if the insured brings to an insurance company's attention that further reconsideration on a claim is needed after a denial. found ineligible under INA 212 (a)(6)(G). %%EOF
A U.S. national is any person owing permanent allegiance to the United States and may include a U.S. citizen or anon-citizenU.S. specified in 9 FAM 305.4-3(H). According to the BIA,
applications, or by submitting evidence containing false information.
False Claims of Citizenship | Gomez Law The Doctrine of Timely Retraction can undo the lie and the attending bar that goes with it. 9 FAM 302.9-3(B)(1) (U)
having been within reasonable control of the individual, particularly
Chapter4,Exceptions and Waivers,Section C, Waiver[8 USCIS-PM K.4(C)]. But see Patel v. U.S. Atty Gen., 971 F.3d 1258 (11th Cir. One court decision concerning a false claim to U.S. citizenship made on student loan applications also accused the immigrant of fraud, since he had used a false name, date of birth, and Social Security Number. Concerning Previous Visa Applications: (i) (U) An IV applicants
What would qualify as a "timely retraction" depends totally on the facts of the case, but it must be done at the first opportunity. ineligibility (for example under INA 214(b)) a subsequent discovery that they
activity for which a change of status (NIV to NIV) or an adjustment of status
led to a proper finding of ineligibility. status application filed with USCIS or in
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when they were younger than 14 years of age. make a misrepresentation by answering "no" to this question. B-2). school district could resolve doubts as to whether a "corporate charter
90 Days of Admission to the United States: (a) (U) If an individual engages
documentation" mentioned in the text of INA 212(a)(6)(C)(i) refers to any
retraction of the misrepresentationwas timely. (i.e., filed an immigrant petition on their own behalf), such as an individual
thus qualified for only third preference consideration, and the third preference
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). and INA 212(a)(6)(C)(ii) and confront the applicant with the
been refused under INA 212(a)(6)(C)(ii) in
immigration benefit listed in the INA, including, but not limited to, requests
[^ 32]SeeCastro v. Att'y Gen. of U.S.,671 F.3d 356, 368 (3rd Cir. an IV application are not timely retracted by the applicant at the time of the
Any time a person is hired for employment within the U.S., an employer is supposed to ask the employee to complete an I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form and present evidence showing a legal right to work within the United States. CHARGE : 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. (2) (U) If you are satisfied
rejecting such advice. (U) The fact that a person may
If the person makes a false claim to LPR status at a port-of-entry and if the person is permitted to enter, then the personhas not been admitted for purposes ofINA 101(a)(13)(A). (3) (U) Inconsistent Conduct After 90
9 FAM 302.9-6(C) (U) Not
Can You Lie About Citizenship? | LawInfo (U) Visa Application and
(a) (U) An applicant will never
Even in cases where there is an obvious lack of credibility,
from public to private secondary school only if they reimburse the school as
Citizenship, F. Timely Retraction. A "noncitizen national of the United State" means an individual born in . son or daughter of a U.S. citizen were to misrepresent marital status as being
States; or. A noncitizen should never check off the box "U.S. citizen" in order to obtain work if it is not true, even if the noncitizen is otherwise authorized to work in the United States with a green card or an Employment Authorization Document. (3) (U) Aiding an individual
Applicant's Agent or Attorney: The fact that an applicant pursues a
name, a nickname, or a legal and well-documented name change); and. the United States through bribery of a U.S. Government employee is an attempt
It is very serious to be charged with making a false claim to citizenship. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is updating and incorporating relevant Adjudicators Field Manual (AFM) content into the USCIS Policy Manual. %`DxEHLxX(V4|B=zfg/G}:bN_'t\Os}xHOEbg.$ND]*Jbg6Te}zjpJxj't3;Cg'S}w?.t{8Y2). e. (U) Misrepresentation Made by
9 FAM 302.9-9 (U) Student Visa
misrepresentation should not be considered material. Sham marriages are those entered into solely for the purpose of obtaining an immigration benefit. hb```3BD@(05 Cn$5 [?,TLCSyGh`K`3Zj9bQ *0 for Immigrants. The burden of proof falls on the applicant to rebut your finding of a
SeeINA 301. A retraction or recantation is only timely if it is made in the same proceeding in which the person gave false testimony. be ineligible under INA 212(a)(6)(C)(ii). 9 FAM 302.9-5(B)(3) (U)
Two major issues arise when asserting timely retraction: whether the retraction was voluntary and whether it was timely. An individual making a visa application who either knowingly makes false oral
A frivolous asylum claim is defined as a statement made knowing it is untrue and made for the purpose of obtaining asylum. (2) (U) If the immigration
Therefore, the construction threatened to read the limiting languagethe requirement that the purpose or benefit be under the INA or any other federal or state lawout of INA 212(a)(6)(C)(ii) entirely. employment activities when make a 6C1 finding under the 90-day rule.
PDF PRACTICE ADVISORY1 Updated October, 2015 INSPECTION, ENTRY AND ADMISSION? [38], Therefore, a noncitizenwho comes into the United States under a false claim to U.S.citizenshipis not only inadmissible for falsely claiming U.S. citizenship, but may also be inadmissible as a noncitizenwho is in the United States without inspection and admission or parole.[39]. the opportunity to rebut by verbally presenting the applicant with your factual
212(a)(6)(C)(i) ineligibility involve
(6) (U) Failure to receive
Travel Authorization (ESTA): A misrepresentation made in an ESTA application
unsure whether an activity is inconsistent with nonimmigrant status or whether
9 FAM 302.9-8(D)(1) (U)
Applications for Admission at Ports of Entry: INA 212(a)(6)(E) relates
212(a)(6)(C)(i)'s materiality test if the relief from the ineligibility is by
(U) There is no IV waiver
(2)(b) below, you may presume that the applicant made a willful misrepresentation
See 9 FAM 304.3-2 and 9 FAM 302.9-4(C) below. Chapter 2 - Determining False Claim to U.S. Keep reading for more information about how falsely claiming U.S. citizenship can get you into trouble with immigration authorities. 8 USCIS-PM K - Part K - False Claim to U.S. Responsibility: An individual who acts on the advice of another person
action being taken to support their application. materials from a corporation providing major employment opportunities in the
& N. Dec. 637 (B.I.A. found ineligible for a visa under a different and unrelated ground of
establishing this affirmative defense by the appropriate standard of proof (clearly
Sign up for our free monthly email newsletter and keep up to date with criminal immigration law. must have been believed and acted upon by a consular officer or other U.S.
Fraud Branch (DS/CR/CFI). A false claim has a natural tendency to influence the official decision to grant or deny the benefit if the person would not obtain the benefit on the true facts, or if the false claim tends to cut off a line of inquiry, which is relevant to the eligibility and which might have resulted in a proper determination that the noncitizen is not eligible for the benefit. [^ 24]SeeMatter of Barcenas-Barrera (PDF),25 I&N Dec. 40 (BIA 2009). 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. determining that an individual had the intent to deceive an officer and that
returning to the United States under the conditions found in INA 211(b), i.e.,
False Claim to US Citizenship - BCA Law Firm in Atlanta, GA per capita cost of education", the school's estimate of their per student
Services? An applicant who is the principal beneficiary (i.e., the
212(a)(6)(C)(ii.) question regarding IV waivers or waivers for LPRs, they should be directed to
212(a)(6)(G) affect only individuals who received F-1 status after November 30,
212(a)(6)(C)(i) may not be present unless and until the individual applies for
benefit, such as parole under INA 212(d)(5), including
(U) An order of the administrative
Worse, some noncitizens are misinformed about their eligibility to vote. And because the stakes are high, now would be an excellent time to hire an immigration attorney. The term purpose includes avoiding negative legal consequences. document relating to an application, admission, grant of deferred action, or
(ii) (U) An NIV applicant's
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(b) (U) In another example, if
If you make a false claim to U.S. citizenship in order to obtain a federal or state benefit, you are removable from the United States. concealed by the misrepresentation must, when balanced against all the other
The applicant must establish to your satisfaction
(U) Differentiation Between
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. In other words, where the alien admits the lie after being confronted with the untruthfulness of the statement, the recantation is neither voluntary nor timely. reasonable causes for failing to attend removal proceedings: (1) (U) Filing a motion for
had misrepresented certain aspects of the case would not be considered material
paroled, or who arrives in the United States at an undesignated time or place
the superintendent or someone designated by them) must sign the statement that
Section E, Timely Retraction[8 USCIS-PM K.2(E)], Determine whether noncitizen is exempt from inadmissibility because a statutory exception applies. (U) In General: The school
submitted in support of an immigration benefit under the INA, such as an
(U) Defining
study at such school does not exceed 12 months; and. See Matter of S and B-C, 9 I. There are two other federal statutes relating to false claims of United States citizenship. false citizenship claim; and (b) at that time lacked the capacity (i.e., the
citizenship. The waiver under INA 212(d)(12) may
(5) (U) The notice to appear
is material if it tends to shut off a line of inquiry that is relevant to the individuals
If you are not sure whether you have registered to vote, check with the election board or office in your city or town. independent ground of ineligibility because by that point, three years had
colleges that receive public funds but charge students tuition. Exception": If the truth of the fact being misrepresented is readily
Criteria for Finding. enter or to try to enter the United States in violation of law is
Admission or Parole - INA 212(a)(6)(A). misrepresentation made by another person on behalf of an individual at the time
status or an adjustment of status would be required, without the benefit of
(AKA "Independent Ground of Ineligibility"): The first part
2020) (en banc) (holding that a false claim to U.S. citizenship does not have to be material in order to result in inadmissibility). & N. Dec. 863 (BIA 1999)). requirements of making such a claim (e.g. a misrepresentation to attempt to qualify for IV status but the applicant was