There are many reasons why a person may be ineligible to enter the United States. The legal descriptions are lengthy and complex; therefore a list of the most common reasons is provided below. This information should not be interpreted to be a comprehensive list of reasons you may be denied entry into the United States.
In general, you might be denied entry:
- If you have a communicable disease
- If you have a criminal record for crimes of moral turpitude
- For possession of or trafficking in a controlled substance
- If you have any involvement with terrorism or terrorist organizations (no waivers can be approved for this category)
- If you have trafficked in persons
- If you have been involved in money laundering
- If you might become a public charge because of limited financial resources
- If you have been previously removed (deported) or have overstayed a previous period of admission to the United States
Again, this list is not comprehensive.
