INA 212 is the section of U.S. immigration law that lists the “grounds of inadmissibility”—reasons a person can be denied a visa, refused admission at the airport/border, or denied a green card. Many people search for “INA 212” after receiving a refusal or denial and want to identify the exact subsection cited (for example, 212(a)(6)(C)(i) or 212(a)(9)(B)) and what can be done next.
Use the links below to jump to your specific INA 212 subsection. Each page explains the law in plain English, common examples, and the most common options to challenge the finding or seek a waiver when a waiver is legally available.
