Legal Question in Immigration Law in District of Columbia

entering usa after being charged with felony and deported

My daughter pleaded guilty to a felony drug charge and went to a federal prison in the US. She was then deported from the US to Canada. She is now working for a company in Canada and may have the opportunity for a position that may require US travel. What does she need to do to reenter the USA under this circumstances?


Asked on 4/04/09, 11:38 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: entering usa after being charged with felony and deported

If your daughter was deported under Section 240 of the Immigration and Nationality Act for the reason to which you've alluded(aggravated felony), it is likely that she will have to wait 10 years before applying for any class of visa to again enter the United States.

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Answered on 4/04/09, 12:00 pm


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