Which document is used to determine if an alien is deportable or inadmissible at the border?

• A. Affidavit in an Administrative Proceeding
• B. Information for Travel Document/Passport
• C. Record of Deportable/Inadmissible Alien
• D. Warrant of Removal/ Deportation

Answer: (C)

At the border, the official document that records whether someone is deportable or inadmissible and the reasons for that determination is the Record of Deportable/Inadmissible Alien. This record provides the authority and basis for deciding if an alien can be denied entry or must be removed, including any past removal orders or current grounds of inadmissibility. It’s the reference frontline officers use to assess eligibility during inspection and to determine the proper next steps, such as referral for further processing, detention, or removal. Other documents mentioned serve different functions: sworn statements used in proceedings, travel documents for identity or entry purposes, or a removal order issued after a determination has been made. The Record of Deportable/Inadmissible Alien is the authoritative source for determining deportability or inadmissibility at the border.