Criminal Defense of Immigrants

(A)  Inadmissibility and Deportability.  Lawful permanent residents convicted of drug offenses can apply for cancellation of removal to avoid inadmissibility or deportability as long as the conviction is not an aggravated felony.[120]  If a lawful permanent resident was convicted prior to April 24, 1996, s/he may be able to obtain relief through a former INA § 212(c) waiver, even if the offense is an aggravated felony.[121] 

[120] See § § 24.3-24.6, infra.

[121] See § 24.28, infra.