Lawful Permanent Resident placed in deportation proceedings in New York for Drug Trafficking. Plea was taken in court after April 24, 1996, thus appearing to disqualify him from a 212(c) waiver. Investigation determined; however, that the actual plea was negotiated and signed BEFORE April 24, 1996, thus qualifying him to apply for a 212(c) waiver.

212(c) Waiver granted