Will deportation for drugs be a problem when returning to the US

Deported from Thailand for having possession of 4gms of narcotic. The deported person is working in the US, went to Thailand for vacation. Will there be a problem when he goes back to the US? Would this stamp be visible there or anywhere he goes? Only we close circle know that the case was foisted on him as a result of an altercation with local police, but non Thais cannot do anything there.

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Best Answer

Deportation from Thailand in itself does not make you inadmissible. However, possession of drugs is a criminal offense of moral turpitude which will make you inadmissible. Even if you were not convicted, the standard of proof for admissibility is different.

If you already have a visa, no form asks about deportations from other countries. You don’t need to volunteer information.

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Can you go back to the US if you get deported?

If you were ordered removed (or deported) from the U.S., you cannot simply turn around and come back. By the legal terms of your removal, you will be expected to remain outside of the country for a set number of years: usually either five, ten, or 20.

Can you be deported for drugs?

U.S. immigration laws do, in fact, address drug crimes. A noncitizen is deportable for having, at any time after being admitted to the U.S., been convicted of violating (or conspiring to or attempting to violate) any law or regulation relating to controlled substances (drugs).

Is entering the US after deportation a felony?

Illegal Re-Entry After Deportation Is An Aggravated Felony Illegal Re-Entry is a federal felony and the United States Attorney's Office is serious about prosecution.

What happens if you come back after being deported?

The law accompanying \xa7 1325 is 8 U.S.C. \xa7 1326, which makes the offense of reentering or attempting to reenter the United States after being removed or deported a felony offense in many instances. You will likely be permanently barred from the United States if you illegally reenter after a prior removal.

Reasons a US Immigrant can get deported : USA Immigration Lawyer 🇺🇸

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