Summary
Owen Ramsingh, a green card holder in the U.S. for 40 years, is facing deportation to the Netherlands due to a felony drug conviction from his teenage years. A judge classified his 1999 cocaine-related felony as an aggravated felony, resulting in a lifetime ban from the U.S. Ramsingh's family plans to relocate to the Netherlands.
Key Facts
- Owen Ramsingh immigrated to the U.S. from the Netherlands in 1986.
- ICE detained him after he returned from Europe in September.
- Ramsingh's 1999 drug conviction as a minor was classified as an aggravated felony.
- This classification leads to a lifetime U.S. ban, possibly lifted in 8-10 years.
- Ramsingh's green card was being renewed, with a 36-month extension pending.
- Ramsingh had past drug-related issues: one in 1997 (cocaine) and another in 2011 (marijuana).
- The family argues his teenage conviction is now being used against him unfairly.
- Ramsingh will be deported to the Netherlands following the court decision.
