212(a)(6)(C) — Misrepresentation / undisclosed prior refusal
You are suspected of lying on the form — most often failing to disclose a prior visa refusal.
Needs legal counsel
What's commonly done in cases like this
- This is a hard bar, not a documentation fix.
- Always disclose prior refusals truthfully — the US shares refusal data globally.
- Consult an immigration lawyer before reapplying if this code applies to you.
This is general educational information built from a hand-verified set of publicly reported and community-contributed refusal cases — a pattern guide, not a verdict on any specific situation, and not a substitute for a licensed immigration lawyer. It does not create any advisory or professional relationship.