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[caviarlifestyle 5]

Hi guys I have a question could a 16 year old misdemeanor possession of marijuana stop your progress I turned in all the paper work with the petition the disposition and the police record 

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

Was it less 30g?

https://fam.state.gov/FAM/09FAM/09FAM030204.html

9 FAM 302.4-2(D)(1)

Principal Alien and Simple Possession of Marijuana:  An immigrant visa applicant who is ineligible under INA 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(II) due to a single offense of simple possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana is eligible to apply for a waiver of ineligibility under INA 212(h) if it is established to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that:

(1)  (U) The activities for which the alien is inadmissible occurred more than 15 years before the date of the alien’s application for visa;

(2)  (U) The alien’s admission to the United States would not be contrary to the national welfare, safety, or security; and

(3)  (U) The alien has been rehabilitated.

[caviarlifestyle 5]

Yes It was less than 30 grams 

[Going through 5,669]

 

 

16 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

Was it less 30g?

https://fam.state.gov/FAM/09FAM/09FAM030204.html

9 FAM 302.4-2(D)(1)

Principal Alien and Simple Possession of Marijuana:  An immigrant visa applicant who is ineligible under INA 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(II) due to a single offense of simple possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana is eligible to apply for a waiver of ineligibility under INA 212(h) if it is established to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that:

(1)  (U) The activities for which the alien is inadmissible occurred more than 15 years before the date of the alien’s application for visa;

(2)  (U) The alien’s admission to the United States would not be contrary to the national welfare, safety, or security; and

(3)  (U) The alien has been rehabilitated.

 I believe the OP is the petitioner not the beneficiary?

Edited January 1, 2020 by Going through

[caviarlifestyle 5]

2 minutes ago, Going through said:

You are the petitioner (in other words the USC), not the beneficiary, correct?

 

If you are petitioner, there's no waiver required for that.

 

 

 

 

 I believe the OP is the petitioner not the beneficiary?

Yes Im the petitioner just wondering if my case could be denied for a misdemeanor possession that happen about 16 years ago it was well under 30 grams   

[geowrian 22,337]

No issue so long as it is disclosed.