DS 230 change

[xandh 0]

Hey everyone.

My husband has his interview scheduled for Monday but I have several doubts that I am hoping someone on his blog can clear up. Question number 40 b from the DS230 for states...

b. An alien convicted of, or who admits having committed, a crime involving moral turpitude or violation of any laws relating to a controlled substance or who is a the spouse, son or daughter of such a trafficker who knowingly has benefited from the trafficking actives in the last 5 years....

When my husband was filling out his DS 230 form for the NVC he marked no because he has never been convicted although he had tried marijuana once before. While at his medical exam he informed the doctor that he had tried marijuana once. My question is, what should we do when we get to the interview? Do we need to bring a new DS 230 form with the yes box checked? When and how should we present that to the interviewer if that is the case?

This is truly terrifying because we would be checking a box that includes a variety of offenses with potentially harsh consequences.

Any advice or experience would be greatly appreciated.

[Sear 1]

I think there was someone else who was just thinking about the same thing... A fellow Finn maybe? Not too sure now. Either way, admitting drug use is a big no-no to immigration (even with no arrests or convictions), and is separately listed on the form for that exact reason. There are several threads about what happens if you admit to it, I suggest you look those up to prepare yourself for what may lie ahead. A 1-year ban has been given to some people, and further interviews after that time is up, although there have been others that have been approved on the spot. Since your husband has not yet signed that part of the DS-230, he still has a chance to fix it. By no means should he try and lie about it, since that may end up in misrepresentation. What embassy are you at? Bringing in a new form might be a good idea and present that when he is asked to sign the form. Hopefully they are more lenient about things like this, I think Mexico, Jamaica and the Philippines are known to be pretty strict on this issue.

Good luck!

[Sear 1]

Ooops, I might have been too late with my reply, sorry! Let us know how it turns out either way.