> hi,
>
> I know someone who was denied entry into the US... she went by bus,
> with
> the approriate ID as advised by the embassy (cdn citizen, with photo
> ID
> and proof of citizenship). She was going to see her boyfriend for a
> two
> week visit so they could have pictures taken together, prove they met,
> and
> she could get a K-1 later.
>
> Due to the fact she did not have "strong ties", or enough money to
> satisfy
> the immigration officer she was denied, and escorted to the tunnel bus
> that would return her to Canada. (I asked for details, she said they
> didn't like that she was not employed, they didn't like that she was
> in
> government housing, and they didn't like that she only had 100 in
> cash,
> with no bank account or credit cards in her possession). She now
> thinks
> that she has a "permanent record" and can't go back...
>
> I did reading here, and elsewhere... and there's refusal and entry
> withdraws. How can we know the difference? I don't think she was
> fingerprinted or photographed, but she wasn't allowed to enter.
>
> Will she be banned for a period of time? or will she just have to
> "make
> ties" and get money to go back? (She's trying to get a job, and
> started
> school recently, it's a long story... and i already know from
> experience
> about needing to prove ties, and that you're an immigrant unless you
> can
> prove otherwise). I guess I just want to know what the rules are, and
> what
> the differences are when you're refused entry or voluntarily
> withdrawal.
>
> Thanks for help.
> Rachel in Canada
It sounds like she was allowed to withdraw. She should establish ties
to Canada and reapply for admission with proof of those ties. Since
you've stated that she plans on getting a K-1 in the future it sounds
like the officer hit the nail on the head. She is an intended immigrant
and it's only a question of when she's going to move in. She needs to
prove that she isn't going to move in on that specific visit.
There is no bar from reapplying for admission in this case, but she
needs to bring the evidence that they asked for.
Maybe her internet boyfriend can visit her in Canada.
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