INADMISSIBILITY

Unlawful Presence for Period of More than 180 Days but Less than 1 Year

CLASSIFICATION:

• Under INA 212(a)(9). Aliens previously removed and aliens unlawfully present.
• Under INA 212(a)(9)(B). Aliens unlawfully present.
• Under INA 212(a)(9)(B)(i). In general.
• Under INA 212(a)(9)(B)(i)(I). Unlawful presence for period of more than 180 days but less than 1 year.

DETAILS: Alien is inadmissible (under this ground) only if the alien:

• is not a permanent resident,
• voluntarily departed the U.S.,
• whether or not pursuant to INA 244(e)) prior to the commencement of proceedings under INA 235(b)(1) or INA 240,
• AND
• again seeks admission
• within 3 years of the date of such alien's departure or removal.