Our client, a citizen of Mexico, had been approved for an L-1A visa. When he presented himself at the border for admission into the U.S. in L-1A status, he was accused of having immigrant intent. He was handcuffed, his L-1A visa was revoked, and he was then sent back to Mexico. Attorney Furqan filed a CBP FOIA request and made a formal complaint with the CBP border office where this occurred. The supervisor immediately issued a written apology for the treatment of our client, particularly because L-1A visas are dual intent visas, thus allowing for immigrant intent. The letter also recommended our client be granted an L-1A visa again, and the visa was thereafter re-issued.
