Implications of Form I-862 Notice to Appear and Form I-213 on future B1/B2 visa eligibility

United States (B1/B2)
1

I am writing to formally inquire about the specific potential consequences of receiving Form I-862 (Notice to Appear) and Form I-213 after being denied entry at Chicago O’Hare International Airport.

On October 15th, I arrived in the United States with a valid tourist visa. Upon reaching the CBP checkpoint, I was taken to a secondary inspection room where I was interrogated for approximately four hours regarding my travel itinerary and employment history in Turkey. I was informed that my intent was seemingly inconsistent with a non-immigrant status. Consequently, I was served with Form I-862 (Notice to Appear) placing me in removal proceedings and Form I-213 (Record of Deportable/Inadmissible Alien).

In order to comply with the officer’s instructions and avoid prolonged detention, I signed the documents and was returned to Istanbul on the next available flight. I was not effectively allowed to contact legal counsel during this timeframe.

I am now back in Turkey and seek clarification on the following points:

  1. Since I physically departed the US immediately, are the removal proceedings cancelled, or must I still address the immigration court dates?
  2. How does the narrative recorded in Form I-213 impact a future application for a B1/B2 visa?
  3. What are the procedural steps to correct any factual errors recorded by the officer in the I-213?
2

Realizing this is not just a simple visa cancellation but involves an active removal case, it is crucial to clarify the status of your court date.

3

Has anyone from the Ankara or Istanbul region actually successfully contested the narrative in an I-213 without a full FOIA lawsuit?

4

So FYI, regarding your question on future B1/B2 complications.