Am I banned from entering the USA?
Am a Nigerian. I applied for a visiting visa in October 2014 but was denied visa because I had a fake stamp of another country on my passport (not USA). I did it because I was having a problem at my place of work but it the fact that it was fake was detected at the US embassy. The passport will expire Jan 2016.
How likely is it that I'll be banned from entering the USA?
Best Answer
At least one US Immigration law firm cites the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) section 212(a)(6)(C)(i):
"The result of fraud findings is that such individuals are inadmissible to the United States. These applicants are not allowed to enter the U.S. or adjust status to permanent residence. "
It's worth reading their whole page on the subject.
Many people claim that they were misguided by lawyers, consultants or immigration agencies, however, ultimate the onus is on the individual.
Does this mean you have no hope? There is a slim chance:
In limited circumstances, waivers are available as a way to obtain forgiveness for the fraud or misrepresentation, and to allow entry to the U.S. These waivers are available in both the nonimmigrant (temporary) and immigrant (permanent) context. However, such waivers are highly discretionary and can be difficult to obtain.
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