What does I-160a mean

[decentman 0]

Friend entry refused at the border he is Canadian citizen. The only thing he received form I-160a. He was unlawfully present in states 7 years ago. What does I-160a form means he got ban for few years or he just refused for the time and can travel again ?

Any help will be appreciate.

[Penguin_ie 5,986]

I-160a is "notice of refusal of admission" and by itself means no ban. How long did he overstay 7 years ago? Did they writer anything in his passport then or now?

[decentman 0]

I-160a is "notice of refusal of admission" and by itself means no ban. How long did he overstay 7 years ago? Did they writer anything in his passport then or now?

No they did not write anything on I-160a form and he was travelling on his enhanced driving licence. He was there almost for 1 year. I am not sure how to check if he is good to go or should wait ?

[Penguin_ie 5,986]

There is nothing you can check as such, as it'll be up to the CBP officer at the border to decide whether to let him in or not. If he overstayed less than a year, and wasn't deported or anything, he had a 3 year ban which is long over by now. But the fact that they refused him admission this time shows they are still suspicious of him. What exactly did they ask him before they gave him the paper and refused him? Is he just a friend or more (because having a partner/ fiance in the USA can count against him, they will be afraid he will overstay again)? If he wants to try again, he should bring proof of significant ties to Canada- ie a letter from his employer stating when he is expected back, enrollment in college, lese agreement etc.

[decentman 0]

When they were turning him back my friend asked officer if he can come back again and officer told him he can come back but do not try it immediately. He is married and just wanna visit for shopping and stuff.

My friend is scared now and he doesn't wanna get stuck at border again.