Does the 20 year aggravated felon ban apply retroactive? From date of conviction or date of deportation?

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   J Ferrari

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   Answered March 22, 2012 15:18. Bars apply from the date of departure from the US. The odds of returning to the US after being deported as an aggravated felon are extremely slim, particularly with a B-2 visa.

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   Carl ShustermanPro

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   Answered March 22, 2012 17:54. I agree with my colleagues.
   
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   F. Capriotti

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   Answered March 22, 2012 16:12. I agree with Sr. Avvocato Ferrari, your chances of coming into the US on any visa, after being deported for an aggravated felony, are close to zero. Talk to an attorney for confirmation.
   
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