I received a voluntary departure in February of 201 due to the fact I had a 2010 conviction which made me inadmissible. How soon can I get back to US.

An A-1 visa is for an ambassador, public minister, or career diplomatic or consular officer who has been accredited by a foreign government recognized by the United States and the members of that person's own family. These visas are largely controlled by the Department of State, and although we are not very familiar with diplomatic visas and their workings, I assume that the principles of diplomatic immunity would work to allow such an accredited individual to enter the US upon receiving the visa. The US could return the individual on the basis of being persona non grata, but that would be a further situation. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.