If I owe a debt in the US will this act to deny me re-entry?
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If I owe a debt in the US will this act to deny me re-entry?
I’m writing you from Mexico. My family went on a vacation to San Francisco and a family member got a really bad E-coli infection. They needed to be hospitalized and the bill just came to my home for about $67,000 USD. I can’t pay that amount and am afraid that the US won’t let me enter again. What can I do?
Asked on August 16, 2013 under Immigration Law, Texas
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SB, Member, California / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Who exactly is responsible for the debt? IS it you or one of your family members? It should not affect your ability to enter the US but if there are outstanding debts, once you are in the US, the creditors may try to reach some of your assets/earnings in an attempt to collect. You can also try contacting them to see if you can work out some type of payment plan, etc.
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