Inadmissibility Attorney in London

US Visa Denied in London

Have you been denied a visa at the United States Embassy in London, England? There are a number of reasons why your visa application may have been denied and it is very important to identify the ones that apply in your case. Read about common US visa denial grounds and what they mean under US visa regulations.

United States Grounds for Inadmissibility

US immigration law provides that visa applicants can be refused U.S. visas or entry into the country if it is determined that one of the grounds of inadmissibility applies to their particular circumstances. There are a number of grounds for inadmissibility, including:

Health-Related Grounds

• Diseases that will result in inadmissibility include chancroid, gonorrhea, granuloma inguinale, leprosy (infectious), lymphogranuloma venereum, syphilis (infectious stage), tuberculosis (active), and any quarantinable diseases designated by presidential executive order;
• Lack of certain vaccinations;
• Persons suffering from certain physical or mental disorders where certain harmful behaviour may be present;
• Individuals determined to be drug abusers or addicts.

Economic Grounds
Persons who are unable to support themselves while in the U.S. and are likely to become a "public charge," or financially dependent on the U.S. government, are inadmissible.

Criminal Grounds
Foreign national applicants are inadmissible to the U.S. if they have been convicted of either a crime involving moral turpitude, or an offense relating to a controlled substance. Read the firm's blog for further information concerning criminal grounds.

Moral Grounds
Includes individuals coming to the U.S. to practice polygamy or to engage in any immoral sexual acts.

Violations of U.S. Immigration Law
Violations include, but are not limited to, applicants who were previously removed (deported) from the United States, those who have overstayed their visa, those who entered the U.S. without inspection, stowaways, smugglers, and student visa abusers.

Fraud and Material Misrepresentation
Applicants who have sought to procure or procured a U.S. visa through fraud or misrepresentation, or who fraudulently obtained other documentation, benefits or entry into the United States are considered inadmissible.

Inadequate documentation
Individuals who do not have a valid visa for the purpose of their visit to the U.S. or who do not have a passport are inadmissible.

Security and Related Grounds
Includes individuals who have engaged in espionage, sabotage, illegal activity, or terrorist activity. Members of totalitarian parties and those who have committed genocide or torture are also inadmissible.

Miscellaneous Grounds
Includes draft evaders, individuals who falsely claimed U.S. citizenship, those who unlawfully voted in the U.S. and international child abductors, among others.

• Lack of non-immigrant intent (INA 214(b))
• Administrative Processing (INA 221(g)
• Read the Immigration and Nationality Act regarding inadmissibility/ ineligibility grounds.

Inadmissible to the United States? Consult a US Immigration Lawyer in London!

While inadmissibility is a difficult and frustrating experience, U.S. immigration law may provide recourse for foreign nationals to obtain waivers in certain situations. Looking for a lawyer for your inadmissibility case in London? If you have been denied admission into the United States for any grounds of inadmissibility, the firm is prepared to analyze your situation and determine how the firm can be of assistance in helping you gain entrance into the United States.