Citizen child apllying gc for her father who was deported 15 year ago

[tiroloca 0]

Help for a friend, she become ctizen last week and want to apply for gc for her father but her father come to usa like 20 something year ago in turist visa and go in some trouble and end in jail and after like 6 year in jail they deport him to his country and my friend want to know if she can apply for gc for him and what she need to do if she can...thanks for advice.

[Boiler 46,414]

6 years in jail sounds serious, what did he do?

Edited May 13, 2016 by Boiler

[aaron2020 11,651]

Unlikely. 6 years in jail is pretty serious. What was the crime?

[tiroloca 0]

Remember to my answer is about what she said to me...i dont know how true it is ok....she said went her dad came for holiday he stay with a friend and the police came and search the house for the ppl in that house look like was drug dealers but he did not know that and he got caught in the middle and took 6 year for the case clear up and hi was deported after that....any how the question is...my friend can do something about it now to she is citizen for bring her dad to usa?? Appreciate any help thanks

[aleful 1,905]

hi

it all depends on the crime he was accused of, dealing drugs is a big thing

I'd consult with an attorney to see if he is eligible based on what happened

[tiroloca 0]

Thanks alful for your help....i will let her know .

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

First is your friend 21 ? She must be that old to apply for a relative. It is rare that someone is held in jail for 6 years and not convicted of a crime. I think your story is watered down but whatever. There are some things that would render him permanently unable to return even with a petition. It sounds like he will need some sort of waiver and that requires a qualifying relative which is a spouse or parent of the banned person.

[tiroloca 0]

Ok...i think too to she did not told me the whole lot and she is 26 but thanks, i ready advice her to better go to attorney to found out more

[aaron2020 11,651]

Drug dealing is a permanent ban. Zero chance of getting a green card.

[aaron2020 11,651]

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

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.

[tiroloca 0]

Thanks for info...?

[Boiler 46,414]

Drug Dealing is the ultimate no no as far as immigration is concerned, she would be wasting her money.