After Being Deported, How to Come Back to Us in This Case

[johny3]

I came to USA in 1999 as an immigrant, had a green card, and lived legally for almost 5 years 1999-2004. I was still young that time and did some mistakes. I was convicted of possession of stolen property, was given 5 years of probation. I was found inadmissible due to conviction. But immigration judge saw some future for me and gave me a bail... I couldn't pay a bail and was deported. It was more than 7 years ago. The bar is 10 years.

In jail I became a Christian. After being deported I studied in 3 different Bible institutions, finished 5 years of Theological studies. I became a best student in one Bible College. I have few diplomas and license as a Christian minister. Today I'm in East Africa, doing mission work and ministry, helping people.

I have lots of contacts in USA, even support is from USA. Many Christian organizations are in USA. Some would invite me to conduct some seminars.

My questions:
1. I was deported more than 7 years ago, but bar is for 10 years. Is it ANY WAY to come back before 10 years bar is expired?? What should I do in this case?

2. If it is only way to wait for 10 years bar expiration, what should I do in order to apply to come back?

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mr. Knowitall]

To get a visa to enter the U.S. you would need a waiver of your ineligibility.

Once your period of ineligibility is over you may apply for a visa. Note that merely having that period expire does not mean that you're guaranteed to get a visa or that the USCIS won't consider your past criminal history when reviewing your application.

[johny3]

Mr. Knowitall, thank you !!!

As I understood, I have to wait when 10 years ban is over, then apply I -212 , after being approved apply for a visa + waiver for criminal conviction ???

Is it any way to avoid waiting when 10 years ban is over ? or this is mandatory waiting ??