{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Legal Immigrant ","title":"Can You Get a U.S. Visa if You Have a Conviction for or Admit to a Drug Offense?","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1153,"description":"If you were convicted of or admit to committing a drug offense, this subjects you to a permanent bar from the United States.  This means you will not be eligible to receive a U.S. visa or admission to the U.S. on crime-related and perhaps health-related grounds. There are, however, exceptions to the rule.   That said, is Prince Harry’s U.S. visa subject to revocation due to his public admission to illicit drug use? He does this in his memoir book Spare and in several media interviews. While this might be no big deal for the Duke of Sussex, such public admissions would typically carry high U.S. immigration risks.In episode 14 of The Legal Immigrant, you will learn 4 tips to consider in dealing with the U.S. immigration consequences of a controlled substance violation.0:00 Introduction1:01 Heritage Foundation sues DHS to obtain copy of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex's U.S. immigration records2:22 Possible visa options for Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex4:40 Tip #1 - Verify whether this is a conviction for or admission to committing the essential elements of a specific drug offense4:56 Definition of a \"conviction\" for a drug offense under U.S. immigration law6:09 Definition of an \"admission\" to a drug offense under U.S. immigration law8:47 Definition of a \"controlled substance\" under U.S. federal law11:18 Lying about a material fact on a visa application may lead to a finding of fraud or willful misrepresentation to obtain U.S. immigration benefits, which is a permanent bar under INA 212(a)(6)(C)(i)11:53 Tip #2 - Consider the applicant's age at the time of the drug offense 13:13 Tip #3 - Be aware of the separate, health-related inadmissibility bar related to drug use, under INA 212(a)(1)(A)(iv)14:04 Tip #4 - Confirm eligibility for a waiver if you are found inadmissible due to a controlled substance violation or due to your being identified as a drug abuser or addict14:37 Section 212(d)(3) nonimmigrant waiver for nonimmigrants who are found inadmissible due to drug...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/_7C9tNjJwL_277UFgHuqNvKxCJdCH88LPZFjX700qbo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE3MjYxLzE2MTAw/Mzk4OTItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}