Petitioning A Previously Deported Parent

[Natcoll26 0]

Hello,

 

My father was deported 27 years ago for selling narcotics. I am a U.S citizen and serve in the military. Would I be able to petition for him? If so, what are the proper procedures to do so. Thanks in advance. 

[Alabamak1 688]

I highly doubt that even if it where 100 years ago, they would allow him back into the US. Certain crimes they wont forget or pardon for that matter. Good luck.

[mytruelove18 608]

23 minutes ago, Natcoll26 said:

Hello,

 

My father was deported 27 years ago for selling narcotics. I am a U.S citizen and serve in the military. Would I be able to petition for him? If so, what are the proper procedures to do so. Thanks in advance. 

Read about drugs and immigration, it is very dificult that he can entry usa after sale drugs,

[AnaUmo 419]

IMO you're going to need to need a lawyer for such a case. Deportation due to drug trafficking/sales and such as stated before aren't really pardonable offenses depending on the scale of the offense.

 

Look what criteria you fall in here (to get started): https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-us-citizens/bringing-parents-live-united-states-permanent-residents

 

As for the drug charge, you would need someone to go over his case records legally to see in depth what was the actual offense, charges, bans, etc which is where you would probably need a lawyer.

[Boiler 46,121]

You can certainly sponsor him, getting an Immigrant visa with a drug dealing history most unlikely to happen.

[Unlockable 7,315]

I read the title and was prepared to offer options assuming it was only for illegal entry into the US. Then I read it was for drug charges and was like, “oh boy”. This is NOT going to be easy and there is even a chance that it may not even be possible.

 

None of us can help you on here. Best to start looking for the best lawyer available.

[SusieQQQ 11,587]

What they said. Engage a lawyer, but also be prepared for all the lawyer and filing fees etc to yield nothing at the end of the day. Some crimes are considered pretty much unforgivable by the US, and selling narcotics is right up there (this would be true by the way even if it was in a foreign country -so much worse that it actually happened in the US).

 

You may want to start with this, which notes "It is a ground of deportability as well as a bar to almost all forms of relief." He would have had a chance with just a possession charge, but selling drugs is another ballgame altogether.

https://www.ilrc.org/sites/default/files/resources/n.8-controlled_substance.pdf

 

Edited June 8, 2018 by SusieQQQ

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2 hours ago, Natcoll26 said:

I am a U.S citizen and serve in the military.

Just wanted to point out, since you mentioned this in your original post...

 

Your employment/military service won't have any effect or benefit in any way in this situation.

[belinda63 3,047]

Chances are 0.000001. Dealing narcotics if they would even consider a waiver would mean you would have to show extreme hardship to yourself for the waiver to be approved. Why would an adult need his father here?

[Natcoll26 0]

Thanks to all for the feedback. I thought there were lawyers on this site but as suggested I’ll def consult with several. Again thanks.

[Boiler 46,121]

Let us know what they say, there are some scammers out there.

[Roel 7,193]

Just don't believe lawyers who will tell you there's a big chance and they will cash a lot of money and in the end they will say oops! Nothing could be done. 

 

Consult legal help on your post. There at usually immigration advisors on post also. 

 

But also come to terms with the fact that your father will never be able to move to the US. 

[Alabamak1 688]

@Natcoll26 this is a forum with a immigration lawyer