brother denied for visa.

[mahal007 0]

3 years ago my brother was denied for a visa and banned for coming to US for admitting he tasted pot 5 years ago. But what i dont understand is why banning him for coming to US?Is there anyone here with the same issue as us?and what did you guys do?Maybe theres something we can still do about it. hes the only one left back home all of my bros and sis are already here maybe theres something that you guys can suggest us to do.Thanks....

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Drugs are one of the reasons for inadmissibility. Sorry

Read up the immigration laws, you will find it there.

[Jasman0717 9]

Drugs are one of the reasons for inadmissibility. Sorry

Read up the immigration laws, you will find it there.

Moral turpitude

http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/86942.pdf

[nowhereman 1]

Drugs are one of the reasons for inadmissibility. Sorry

Read up the immigration laws, you will find it there.

I could see getting busted for possession of crack or distribution of drugs as reasons to deny a visa, but taking a bong hit? ####### is with the moral majority in the USA? I know it's a bit off topic but the same goes for Michael Phelps... he took a bong hit & they are acting like he slapped a baby.

I tried pot in college and I have a Top Secret clearance in the Army... thank God they were reasonable about it.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Drugs are one of the reasons for inadmissibility. Sorry

Read up the immigration laws, you will find it there.

I could see getting busted for possession of crack or distribution of drugs as reasons to deny a visa, but taking a bong hit? ####### is with the moral majority in the USA? I know it's a bit off topic but the same goes for Michael Phelps... he took a bong hit & they are acting like he slapped a baby.

I tried pot in college and I have a Top Secret clearance in the Army... thank God they were reasonable about it.

Whatever you, I, or my buddies think has absolutely no relevance in immigration law. Drug use is grounds for inadmissibility and in some cases permanent ban. We don't have to like it, it is what it is. Maybe people should think twice before doing drugs, don't you think?

[RonMay 1]

im sorry to hear that but once you admitted, you'll be ban for life they say... i know a couple of girls whose a member of VJ before and 1 from the other forum... they were automatically banned from entering to the US because they admitted they use pot at least once in their life... even if you tried it 20 yrs ago, they still deny you from it... really sad... i guess for me its better to lie during the medical exam about the drug thing (pertaining ur a changed person)... who knows... honesty is the best policy but hey think again in this situation. whose to judge

[nowhereman 1]

Drugs are one of the reasons for inadmissibility. Sorry

Read up the immigration laws, you will find it there.

I could see getting busted for possession of crack or distribution of drugs as reasons to deny a visa, but taking a bong hit? ####### is with the moral majority in the USA? I know it's a bit off topic but the same goes for Michael Phelps... he took a bong hit & they are acting like he slapped a baby.

I tried pot in college and I have a Top Secret clearance in the Army... thank God they were reasonable about it.

Whatever you, I, or my buddies think has absolutely no relevance in immigration law. Drug use is grounds for inadmissibility and in some cases permanent ban. We don't have to like it, it is what it is. Maybe people should think twice before doing drugs, don't you think?

I fully understand that my opinions posted on a forum don't really mean anything, but at the same time the hypocrisy & self-right righteousness of this law is mind boggling.

[Jasman0717 9]

I tried pot in college and I have a Top Secret clearance in the Army... thank God they were reasonable about it.

Army is getting soft

[nowhereman 1]

I tried pot in college and I have a Top Secret clearance in the Army... thank God they were reasonable about it.

Army is getting soft

You would be surprised... most people attracted to the military, law enforcement, etc weren't squeaky clean growing up.

[Carlawarla 1]

im sorry to hear that but once you admitted, you'll be ban for life they say... i know a couple of girls whose a member of VJ before and 1 from the other forum... they were automatically banned from entering to the US because they admitted they use pot at least once in their life... even if you tried it 20 yrs ago, they still deny you from it... really sad... i guess for me its better to lie during the medical exam about the drug thing (pertaining ur a changed person)... who knows... honesty is the best policy but hey think again in this situation. whose to judge

Banned for life? Where did you hear that? Drug use is waivable, after you've shown "rehabilitation", which can mean many things. There HAVE been successful cases of this nature. It is not advisable, particularly here, to suggest that you should lie either. Personally, a liar is far worse than a drug user in my mind. Hope it doesn't come back to bite you in the butt.

[RonMay 1]

im sorry to hear that but once you admitted, you'll be ban for life they say... i know a couple of girls whose a member of VJ before and 1 from the other forum... they were automatically banned from entering to the US because they admitted they use pot at least once in their life... even if you tried it 20 yrs ago, they still deny you from it... really sad... i guess for me its better to lie during the medical exam about the drug thing (pertaining ur a changed person)... who knows... honesty is the best policy but hey think again in this situation. whose to judge

Banned for life? Where did you hear that? Drug use is waivable, after you've shown "rehabilitation", which can mean many things. There HAVE been successful cases of this nature. It is not advisable, particularly here, to suggest that you should lie either. Personally, a liar is far worse than a drug user in my mind. Hope it doesn't come back to bite you in the butt.

shesh!

im not saying "YOU" have to lie!!! im actually pertaining the cliche of life where you want to be w/ the person you love, yet just because u smoke pot or done drugs out for whatever reason yrs ago and now for a changed person, there wont be any chance for you to enter the US (of course your fiance/e and love ones could still visit u if thats the option).... i just hear that its a lifetime ban here in phil. sure you can waive, ive heard that too, but there isnt one heck of a successful story that "Ive" i heard about, here in phil again... if there "IS" one that would be super cool! i never done drugs so i dont have to lie... BUT who am i to judge to those did. i have mistakes in life to mind about... i am not the only who one who thinks that perhaps to reassess the "answer"... try to find old topics here on vj (particularly the phil forum pertaining this issues since it did happen here before. u might be surprise)

and yes I AM A BAD PERSON and it will come back to bite me

edit to add: here's the post im talking about

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...e+deny+for+visa

Edited February 11, 2009 by RonMay

[beejay 125]

im sorry to hear that but once you admitted, you'll be ban for life they say... i know a couple of girls whose a member of VJ before and 1 from the other forum... they were automatically banned from entering to the US because they admitted they use pot at least once in their life... even if you tried it 20 yrs ago, they still deny you from it... really sad... i guess for me its better to lie during the medical exam about the drug thing (pertaining ur a changed person)... who knows... honesty is the best policy but hey think again in this situation. whose to judge

Banned for life? Where did you hear that? Drug use is waivable, after you've shown "rehabilitation", which can mean many things. There HAVE been successful cases of this nature. It is not advisable, particularly here, to suggest that you should lie either. Personally, a liar is far worse than a drug user in my mind. Hope it doesn't come back to bite you in the butt.

People can and have been banned for life for admitting to prior drug use. There was at least one member of VJ that I can think of that was.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

IMMIGRATION SOLUTIONS

By Atty. Robert L. Reeves

Drug use and immigrant visas

A person who has used or pos-sessed drugs in the past will likely face significant problems in obtaining an immigrant visa. Federal law makes aliens who used drugs inadmissible under several immigration provisions. Visa applicants may be declared inadmissible to the US based on a single drug-related criminal conviction. Some US embassies, such as in the Philippines, will declare visa applicants merely based on an admission of illegal drug use. Of course, drug trafficking in drugs will result in a lifetime bar.

There are some exceptions and waivers to inadmissibility for drugs, but they are limited. One exception to inadmissibility exists in the Ninth Circuit for a first-time drug possession offense that was vacated or expunged by the criminal court. This exception stems from Ninth Circuit case law, Lujan-Armendariz v. INS. This case should apply to US embassies abroad if someone residing within the Ninth Circuit files an immigrant visa petition for the applicant. However, not all embassies follow this law. In addition, a waiver exists for one-time use or possession of thirty grams or less of marijuana. This waiver does not require expungement of the drug offense.

Most commonly, drug issues that render a person inadmissible come up during visa medical examinations. These medical examinations are prerequisites for obtaining immigrant visas in the US and at the consulates. The purpose of the medical examinations is to determine whether individuals have a health condition that is a risk to public safety in the US and should prevent the person from being admitted to the US.

In recent years, incorrect determinations regarding drug offenses were reached at US consulates abroad because of improper actions of medical examiners and consular officials. Medical examiners have expanded what they are looking for during the examination to include more than mere evidence of drug abuse or addiction.

Through aggressive and sometimes deceptive questioning, medical examiners have found use of a drug in the past without exploring how long ago the drug use was or how many times drugs were used. For example, visa applicants have reported that some medical examiners have told them that admissions to drug use will not affect eligibility for a visa when that is not true.

Examiners in the US will now be encouraged to look for drug use in aggressive manners as well. In May 2008, US Citizenship and Immigration Services implemented a new medical examination form for obtaining residence in the US through adjustment of status. This form requires examination of possible drug use. Will new requirements result in witch-hunts that up to now have been limited to a couple of embassies?

Because of improper findings of inadmissibility by consular officials based on medical examiner findings of drug use or addiction, lawsuits have been filed challenging these consular findings. Unfortunately, these lawsuits have been unsuccessful based on the courts’ findings of consular non-reviewability.

There is, however, a new case in the jurisdiction of the Ninth Circuit, Bustamante v. Mukasey, which may open a door to permit review of these issues in the future. The breadth of the decision remains to be tested.

http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/j...080720ofw6.html

[steveee 0]

3 years ago my brother was denied for a visa and banned for coming to US for admitting he tasted pot 5 years ago. But what i dont understand is why banning him for coming to US?Is there anyone here with the same issue as us?and what did you guys do?Maybe theres something we can still do about it. hes the only one left back home all of my bros and sis are already here maybe theres something that you guys can suggest us to do.Thanks....

Try michael Gurfinkel maybe his office can help you my dear...