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Best is probably a nonimmigrant visa and not an immigrant visa because of the drug conviction. He will need a waiver and would need to qualify for the nonimmigrant visa. Does he have a business in Tanzania? If yes, one option may be the L-1A where he sets up a branch of his business in the U.S. and comes to develop and direct the business. Most nonimmigrant visas require he prove intent to return to Tanzania which will be hard with a previous overstay. The H for professional workers (college degree or higher) and the L. H's are gone until October 1, 2013 so that leaves the L. I have attached a summary of the requirements - requires two related companies to continue to operate - one in Tanzania and one in the U.S. and the company transfers him to the U.s. company to work. To properly advise on the criminal conviction for immigrant purposes we would need to see a certified court record of all crimes.

If you are outside the US, you will need an unlawful presence waiver.  This will require proving extreme hardship to your US citizen spouse.  I would be happy to help you with all the paperwork.

This is too complicated to answer without much more information. Ultimately his relief will be Cancellation of Deportation for Certain Permanent Residents but there are a number of issues to be addressed.