Which grounds of inadmissibility might apply for a noncitizen convicted of sale of marijuana?

• A. INA § 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(II); INA § 212(a)(2)(B); INA § 212(a)(2)(D)
• B. INA § 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(I) and (II); INA § 212(a)(2)(C)
• C. INA § 212(a)(2)(C); INA § 212(a)(2)(H); INA § 212(a)(3)(A)
• D. INA § 212(a)(2)(A)(ii); INA § 212(a)(2)(D); INA § 212(a)(2)(C)

Answer: (B)

The grounds of inadmissibility relevant to a noncitizen convicted of the sale of marijuana primarily falls under the provisions detailed in INA § 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(I) and (II), as well as INA § 212(a)(2)(C).

INA § 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(I) addresses crimes involving moral turpitude (CIMT). A conviction for the sale of marijuana is considered a CIMT if it involves behavior that is fundamentally immoral or depraved. In addition, INA § 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(II) encompasses offenses related to controlled substances, specifically those that involve a violation of any law or regulation related to a controlled substance. The sale of marijuana directly violates laws pertaining to controlled substances, placing an individual within this criterion.

Furthermore, INA § 212(a)(2)(C) applies to individuals who have been convicted of a violation of any law or regulation related to controlled substances, as well. This section reinforces the inadmissibility due to drug-related activities.

Therefore, these sections collectively explain why a noncitizen convicted of the sale of marijuana would be deemed inadmissible due to their criminal history involving moral turpitude and