Mother petitioning for deported son

[Esmeralda715 8]

Good Afternoon,

Hi all it's been a very long time since I've posted but I have a question, I'm trying to help an older lady bring her son back into the states. Any help or advice would be appreciated.

In this case a mother (permanent resident) wants to petition for her son who was deported 20+ years ago he was also given a 10 ban. But she doesn't know where to begin with this process. Can someone help me help her with this.

Thanks!

[Hypnos 6,576]

It would depend upon the reason he was barred and removed in the first place.

[Esmeralda715 8]

It was for some drug charges that he had while he was a minor.

[Boiler 43,433]

Drug dealing?

[phd1974 17]

This is from a web site I just looked at:

Difficulties in Obtaining a Waiver of Inadmissibility for Drug Crimes

Typically, when a person faces deportation or refusal of an immigrant visa for a crime, he or she may have the opportunity to apply for a waiver of inadmissibility. A waiver forgives the crime (for immigration purposes) and allows the person to remain in the country, gain entry, or return to the U.S.

However, the U.S. government has greatly restricted any relief for drug crimes. With the exception of a single drug offense involving possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana (for one’s own, personal use), drug crimes cannot be waived.

Another, less commonly applicable exception is for a person whose conviction was the result of a guilty and no-contest plea before April 1, 1997 as the result of a plea agreement.

http://www.alllaw.com/articles/nolo/us-immigration/effect-drug-crime-conviction.html

[NikLR 13,220]

~~moved to bringing family members of USC to the USA from IR1/CR1 process and procedures~~

[Boiler 43,433]

Not Likely to have been deported for a minor issue.

[Esmeralda715 8]

This is from a web site I just looked at:

Difficulties in Obtaining a Waiver of Inadmissibility for Drug Crimes

Typically, when a person faces deportation or refusal of an immigrant visa for a crime, he or she may have the opportunity to apply for a waiver of inadmissibility. A waiver forgives the crime (for immigration purposes) and allows the person to remain in the country, gain entry, or return to the U.S.

However, the U.S. government has greatly restricted any relief for drug crimes. With the exception of a single drug offense involving possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana (for one’s own, personal use), drug crimes cannot be waived.

Another, less commonly applicable exception is for a person whose conviction was the result of a guilty and no-contest plea before April 1, 1997 as the result of a plea agreement.

http://www.alllaw.com/articles/nolo/us-immigration/effect-drug-crime-conviction.html

Thanks so much for all the info. I will pass it on!