According to INA 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(I), how many convictions are required to disqualify a non-U.S. citizen for a CIMT?

• A. Two convictions
• B. One conviction
• C. No convictions
• D. Three admissions

Answer: (B)

The correct answer is based on the provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) that addresses crimes involving moral turpitude (CIMT). Specifically, INA 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(I) states that a non-U.S. citizen is disqualified from entering the United States if they have been convicted of a CIMT, regardless of the number of convictions. In this context, even a single conviction for a CIMT is enough to disqualify an individual.

This law emphasizes the seriousness of crimes that reflect bad moral character, as such convictions indicate a potential risk to public safety and welfare. Therefore, having just one conviction for a CIMT is sufficient for denial of entry, demonstrating the law’s strict adherence to evaluating the moral character of non-citizens.