1. John Alien, a native and citizen of England, entered the U.S. under a non-immigrant visa in April 2004.During his stay in the U.S. he fell in love with a U.S. Citizen, married, and adjusted his status to a Lawful Permanent Resident.He became an LPR in April 2006.He has two children (ages 3 and 5) from the marriage and owns a beautiful home in Florida.He is an IT specialist for a very large military defense contact corporation and earns approximately $130,000 per year.He has a growing 401(k) and excellent health insurance for his family through his job.With his robust salary, his wife is able to stay at home and raise their two children.He has an impeccable reputation in the community and is active in his local church and his children's school activities.In May 2016, John was arrested for possession of cocaine.He has no prior criminal history.He pleadedguilty to the crime and was placed in immigration removal proceedings for the drug conviction.

The Notice to Appear charges John with violating 237(a)(2)(B)(i) of the INA, as having been convicted of a drug offense.You are the immigration judge presiding over his removal hearing.

-Can John be placed in removal proceedings?Will you as a judge sustain the charge of removabilty?

-If John is removable and the proceedings are proper, what forms of relief from removal are available to John?If any relief is available, would you grant such relief?Why?

Decide the case as the judge.