Example 1: Mateo’s Notice to Appear
The government might say you arrived in the United States without papers. In this example, Mateo illegally crossed the border from Mexico to the United States.
Box #2 was checked. “You are an alien present in the United States who has not been admitted or paroled.”
The Department of Homeland Security alleges that:
- You’re not a citizen or national of the United States.
- You are a citizen of Mexico.
- You arrived in the United States at El Paso, Texas, on January 8, 2024.
- You were not admitted or paroled after inspection by an immigration officer.
Example 2: Hani’s Notice to Appear
The government might say you arrived in the United States with papers (like a temporary visa) but are not here legally now. The government might say that your temporary visa ended and you did not apply for permanent status. They might say you did not follow the rules to keep your temporary visa. Or they might say you committed a crime that means you can’t keep your temporary visa. In this example, Hani came to the United States on a student visa but had to drop out after six months. Being in school is one of the rules of keeping her student visa.
Box #3 was marked. “You have been admitted to the United States, but are removable for the reasons stated below.”
The Department of Homeland Security alleges that:
- You’re not a citizen or national of the United States.
- You’re a citizen of Somalia.
- You were issued a student visa on July 1, 2023.
- You were admitted to the United States at John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York - 4701 on August 15, 2023.
- You are not enrolled in school. You did not comply with the terms of your student visa.
