Case of X.D.

X’s father had been accused of drug trafficking. As a result, X’s F-1 student visa was denied under Section 212(a)(2)(C)(ii). Years later, he reached out to our firm for a consultation. We advised him that because he had been living independently for more than five years from his parents and had not received any financial or other benefit from his father during that time, he was no longer inadmissible under that section of that law. After the consultation, X applied for a new B visa. After a one-week review, the consul issued the visa.