My mother-in-law was deported in 04, she served 3 yrs in jail for trying to smuggle drugs into the US (banned10yrs). What’s her likelihood of approval

If your mother-in-law served three years in jail for trying to smuggle drugs into the US, the likelihood of her coming back as a permanent resident is not good unless she is able to reopen the conviction and have it overturned. 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.