Will I be denied entry on an M1 visa if I am on chexsystems?
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Will I be denied entry on an M1 visa if I am on chexsystems?
I have an M1 visa and have been in India for the past 3 years. About the time I came back here, I got an email from a prepaid card service I used in the US that my automatic payment had been denied. Which made me look up my bank account (I hadn’t frozen any activity on it ) and it was $2000 due to automatic renewals of various subscriptions, etc. Since I am no longer in the states, I don’t know if they sent me anything by post but they didn’t email me anything about the negative balance (my email was on my netbanking details). How do I know I am reported to chexsystems, and can I be denied entry or fined if I enter the US again?
Asked on October 29, 2012 under Immigration Law, Texas
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Any time you are charged with a criminal offense, it could affect your immigration status. Being reported to chexsystems is not the same as having a criminal record, so this reporting alone probably won't hurt anything. However, if you recieved a benefit for any of the services or items for charges that were denied-- then that vendor or company could file theft of services charges. This is the more modern version of criminal "hot check" charges. If criminal charges are filed, then yes this could result in a denial of re-entry. To avoid any issues, go through all of your financies. See who you owe and figure how much is left in your account. Contact any vendors or companies that were affected and get them paid. If you cannot afford the full amount, then work out a payment plan. The main thing is to be proactive and attentive from here on out. Most people get into deeper trouble because they just don't follow-up to communicate with the vendor when they get into troubles like these.
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