Criminal Defense of Immigrants

(B)  Inadmissibility Only.  The only waiver under INA § 212, 8 U.S.C. § 1182 generally available to noncitizens (including lawful permanent residents) inadmissible for a drug offense is a waiver under INA § 212(h).  This relief is only available to waive a first time simple possession of less than 30 grams of marijuana.  The noncitizen has the burden to prove the offense involved less than 30 grams.  This waiver does not waive drug abuse/addiction. 

                 There is also a special waiver of the drug abuse/addiction ground of inadmissibility for juveniles who apply for special immigrant status.[122]

[122] INA § 245(h)(2)(B), 8 U.S.C. § 1255(h)(2)(B).  See § 15.47, supra.  For more information, see Special Immigrant Status for Children in Foster Care (ILRC 1663 Mission Street, Suite 602, San Francisco, CA 94103).