Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · Detroit, Michigan
If CBP questioned, detained or refused you at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), or you are concerned about an upcoming US arrival, The Messersmith Law Firm can evaluate your immigration history, documents and potential options. Consultations are available by phone or in person by appointment.
Phone or in-person appointments · Immigration assistance before and after airport encounters
Two ways we can help
Reviewing the actual facts, immigration history and CBP paperwork is more useful than assuming every airport inspection has the same outcome.
01 / Before entry
Before entry, review passport and visa requirements, earlier CBP inspection outcomes, the purpose of the trip and the documentation relevant to employment or family travel.
Discuss travel preparation ↗02 / After the incident
Our firm can analyze airport forms together with earlier land-border or visa records where relevant, identify the actual admission issue and evaluate lawful future options.
Discuss what CBP decided ↗Detroit, Michigan · DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is an international gateway to Michigan and the Midwest. Travelers sometimes have immigration histories involving both airport arrivals and a land crossing between Canada and Michigan. An earlier encounter at a land port should not be confused with what happened later at DTW.
A professional or family visitor entering through DTW may be asked about the actual purpose of the trip, previous admissions, employment or family ties. For Canadian nationals and other travelers, entry rules depend on citizenship, the proposed classification and whether visa requirements or exemptions apply.
If the traveler was questioned at DTW and sent abroad, it is important to determine whether the event was a permitted withdrawal or an expedited removal order. A history of repeated secondary inspections should be assessed using the record of each encounter, rather than treating all referrals as an inadmissibility finding.
How our firm assists
We provide telephone or in-person consultations by appointment and can assess issues before travel, during some inspection situations, or after a denial.
Assess prior immigration history, visa or ESTA eligibility, arrests, travel plans and supporting documentation.
When practical and permitted, explore communication with the traveler or CBP during secondary inspection. Family members can also contact us.
Examine an I-275, I-860, visa cancellation, statements and other records to identify the action actually taken.
Evaluate new visa applications, waivers, permission to reapply or other responses where legally appropriate.
Yes, assistance may be possible. Depending on the circumstances and CBP procedures, we may be able to communicate with the traveler or CBP officers. If someone is being questioned at DTW, call (305) 515-0613 so we can discuss the available assistance.
Important legal distinctions
The appropriate remedy depends on the specific CBP determination and immigration history, not simply whether the traveler returned home.
Additional questions or document review. Referral alone is not a finding of inadmissibility or a removal order.
CBP may permit a traveler to withdraw an application for admission and depart. This is discretionary and may still affect future travel.
A formal removal order under INA §235(b)(1) in applicable cases. A statutory reentry bar or further consequences may apply.
Alleged misrepresentation, a canceled visa, or criminal and immigration grounds require separate examination.
A documented immigration practice
The Messersmith Law Firm has represented immigration clients since 2002. Review published case results and speak with the firm about your own circumstances.
Questions about DTW
Talk to us about the actual documents, legal findings and travel plans before deciding what comes next.
It can. Immigration findings are not necessarily limited to the location where they occurred. The underlying record and statutory ground are more important than which port was involved.
No. Visa exemptions and admission requirements depend on the immigration category and circumstances. Canadian citizenship alone does not eliminate CBP inspection.
An attorney may recommend reviewing past CBP and immigration records or requesting records, depending on the situation. Not every reason for referral is disclosed to the traveler.
Assistance may be possible. Access and communication depend on the circumstances and CBP procedures. Call us promptly so we can assess possible contact and guidance, including assistance to family members or companions.
Keep available CBP forms, visa cancellation markings, your itinerary, admission history and a written timeline. Depending on the outcome, relevant records can include Forms I-275 or I-860, but not every traveler receives the same documents.
Yes. Call (305) 515-0613 or request a consultation . In-person meetings are by appointment; representation can also be discussed by phone.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Speak with The Messersmith Law Firm about your travel and immigration history, the airport encounter and potential legal options. Phone or in-person consultations by appointment.