Legal Question in Immigration Law in Florida

Hello,

I have a question.

I just got my US visa refused and I got permanent ineligibility for the section

212(a)(2) (A)(i)(II) i was charged with marijuana possession in 2001.

Is that mean that I'm not permitted to enter US for lifetime?

What should I do now? I was all ready checked by FBI in 2005 and got my visa.

But this time Homeland security "Ban" me.

Any advise??????????????


Asked on 2/19/10, 9:50 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alice Yardum-Hunter Alice M. Yardum-Hunter, a Law Corp.

You mean to say you were not convicted, just charged? If you were convicted or admit committing a crime under the statute you name, then you're inadmissible. You could get a nonimmigrant waiver approved conceivably, depending on the details of the facts, but immigrating on a permanent visa wouldn't be possible and I would not expect the laws to change in your favor. So, while you might be able to visit or work on a temporary visa, you could not establish permanent residence here based on the facts provided.

The above is general information, not legal advice. It does not form an attorney/client relationship.

Sincerely,

Alice Yardum-Hunter, Attorney at Law, Certified Specialist, Immigration & Nationality Law

State Bar of CA, Bd. of Legal Specialization

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Answered on 2/24/10, 7:37 pm


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