United States Visa Cancelled or Deported Due to Prostitution: What to do?

Visa Cancellation or Deportation due to Alleged Prostitution

Working on a tourist visa in the U.S. is prohibited—especially if it involves illegal activity like prostitution. Each year, people are denied entry or deported based on allegations of prostitution, even when unfounded. Deportation in these cases can have serious immigration and legal consequences. In this article, our attorneys explain what you can do if your United States visa was cancelled or if you were deported due to alleged prostitution.

Understanding U.S. Immigration Law on Prostitution

In some countries, prostitution is legal. However, under U.S. immigration law (INA §212(a)(2)(D)), anyone who has engaged in prostitution, or who is believed likely to engage in it, may be inadmissible to the United States.

This can result in:

• Immediate visa cancellation.

• Deportation.

• A potential 10-year ban from reentering the country.

  
  

What to Do If Your Visa Was Cancelled or You Were Deported

If you have been deported or your visa was cancelled due to suspicion of prostitution, here are some options:

1. Request and Review Your Records

Ask for a copy of the official report made by the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or immigration officer. This record is essential to understanding the basis of the accusation.

2. Submit a FOIA Request

File a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to obtain any documents or records about the incident. This can help determine:

• Whether your case has criminal elements

• What specific statements or evidence were used

• Whether this has been entered into a broader immigration or law enforcement database

  
  

3. Explore Future Immigration Options

Reapplying for a U.S. visa after such an incident is very challenging, but not always impossible. You may need:

• Legal waivers

• Additional documentation proving the accusation was false

• Strong evidence of rehabilitation or changed circumstances

If You Are a Victim of Human Trafficking or Exploitation

If you were forced or coerced into prostitution, you may be eligible for specific protections under U.S. immigration law:

• The T visa is for victims of human trafficking

• The U visa is for victims of certain crimes, including sexual exploitation

Contact Us for a Confidential Consultation

Navigating these types of immigration challenges is legally complex and emotionally overwhelming. You don’t have to face it alone. Contact us today for a confidential consultation.