What happens to immigrants who face addiction

Under INA (Immigration and Nationality Act) 212(a)(1)(A)(iv), an immigrant is ineligible for admission to the US and subject to removal if “determined to be a drug abuser or addict”. Even immigrants who entered the US under a visa or other lawful admission are subject to being deported if they are found to be a drug abuser/drug addict (INA 237(a)(2)(B)(ii)). So any immigrant seeking help for drug addiction is exposed to consequences, Forbes explains.