Mr. US Immigration Attorney, I am curious about common reasons for US entry refusal.

Hello. I am a US immigration attorney at Daeryun Law Firm (Limited).

Cases of being denied entry to the US despite having a visa are more common than you think.

Since a visa is not a right that guarantees US entry but merely the qualification to undergo entry inspection, entry may be restricted at the discretion of the Customs and Border Protection inspector at the airport.

In actual consultations, there are not a few cases where the person thought there was no problem, but entry was denied because the purpose of entry was suspected over a minor matter.

Typical reasons for entry refusal include cases where the purpose of entry is unclear, or where one cannot clearly explain the travel itinerary or place of stay.

Also, problems may arise when SNS posts are interpreted differently from the purpose of the visit, or when illegal stay or criminal history during past US stays is confirmed.

If the entry is suspected to have employment intent while entering with a short-term visit visa, or if answers during the interview are inconsistent or contain false statements, this may also lead to entry refusal.

Cases where the cash held is excessively high or low, lowering the credibility of the stay plan, also affect the inspection.

Since US entry inspection is judged very comprehensively, it is important to check your situation in advance.

If you have any anxiety factors during the entry process, I recommend checking the risks in advance through consultation with a US immigration attorney.