November 27, 2023

What Happens If My Nonimmigrant Visa Is Revoked By CBP At The Port-of-Entry?

If your nonimmigrant visa (i.e. B-1/ B-2, F-1, etc.) is revoked by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) Agency at a U.S. Port-of-Entry, it means that the CBP Officer determined that you are inadmissible to enter the United States. Once your nonimmigrant visa is canceled, you will not be allowed to enter the country and under most circumstances, you will be placed on the first available flight back to your point of origin, or made to return across a land border. The CBP can revoke your nonimmigrant visa for a number of reasons. Some of the more common reasons include the following:

Ineligibility or Inadmissibility: Despite having a valid nonimmigrant visa, it was determined that you fall under the grounds of inadmissibility such as having a criminal record or unauthorized work during a prior stay in the United States.
(For related issues concerning inadmissibility due to medical conditions, see “Class A or B (TB) required attn of ASPHS at POE” Annotation.)
Misrepresentation: If you provided false or misleading information on your DS-160 application when you applied for your nonimmigrant visa, it may result in your visa being canceled and subsequent refusal of entry into the United States.
(To better understand how DS-160 content can impact your case, see our article the growing practice where USCIS May Collect Social Media for Online Visa Application.)
Failure to Comply with Visa Conditions: If you violated the terms of your nonimmigrant visa during a prior visit such as engaging in certain activities that are not authorized by your specific category, this can lead to a revocation at the Port-of-Entry.
(Similar scrutiny applies during K-1 visa interviews, where evidence of intent and compliance is thoroughly reviewed; see K-1 Visa Interview Questions 2025.)
Security Concerns: If CBP determines that you are a security risk or a threat to public safety, your nonimmigrant visa may be revoked.

Because a nonimmigrant visa is not a guarantee of being able to enter the United States, being refused at the Port-of-Entry happens from time-to-time. Depending on the specific reasons for the refusal, there are also other potential consequences including a temporary or even permanent ban from entering the United States on a future nonimmigrant or immigrant visa. In addition, because a foreign national who has been refused entry is not considered to have entered the United States, there is no right to appeal the decision. (In some cases, a revoked visa can even affect future family-based petitions. To better understand these implications, see “What is Form I-864 Affidavit of Support?”.)

For more U.S. visa updates and developments, stay informed through our U.S. Visas News section.

If you find yourself in a situation where your nonimmigrant visa has been revoked and you are being sent back to your point of origin, it is important to consult with an experienced U.S. immigration attorney who can advise and help you understand your options and available remedies.

For more information, contact Enterline and Partners at info@enterlinepartners.com and speak with a U.S. immigration attorney in Ho Chi Minh City, Manila and Taipei.

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Copyright 2023. This article is for information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. This article may be changed with or without notice. The opinions expressed in this article are those of Enterline and Partners only.

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