Failed Medical

[Idontknowwhattodo 0]

Any help or direction would be greatly appreciated.

I recently had my medical at Knightsbridge and It didnt go well.

When questionned, I was being completely open with the Doctor, and it seems now I will have to pay the penalty.

I havent smoked marijuana for 6/7 years, but did experiment with cocaine ONCE a year ago. Purely on recreational grounds it was my Birthday of all days.

I am absolutely distraught because I am in no shape or form a drug addict or a drug abuser. I literally was with the wrong crowd and done it for recreational / social purposes. I know I am stupid, so any readers please refrain from pointing that out again, I feel really bad, and more especially for my fiance who is gutted. Words cannot express how deeply we wanted to be together. This journey has really tested our resolve, and after today, I just feel likes its knocked the life out of m

I am 100% positive my urine sample will come back negative for any traces of drugs.

My question is does anyone know the penalty for such a offence. Will I never be granted a Visa? Its my worst nightmare. I was really just being honest. I wish it doesnt come to this.
I have no past criminal convictions and generally lead a healthy lifestyle. I was young when I experimented so to speak with Marijuana, and actually hate it now.

Any help would be appreciated. I really dont know what is going to happen.

[baron555 934]

Usually one year ban....but sometimes nothing. All you can do is wait.

[Idontknowwhattodo 0]

Usually one year ban....but sometimes nothing. All you can do is wait.

Thank you for your speedy response baron555. I find out result from medical next week I believe, so fingers crossed for any good news.

I have seen other posts in forums, a year ban for my honesty just seems so much. I have been waiting forever already, another year is really going to be diffulcult on us both.

However a year ban compared to a life ban is obviously better. Just need to have a positive attitude I guess

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

Back 5 years ago even one time use of weed was a lifetime ban.

[Al422 221]

I think that they refer you to counseling to make sure you do not have an addiction problem, which you should pass since you do not have such a problem. Then the administer a drug test every 3 months for one year. You pass all 4, you are good to go.

They will forgive one marijuana use more than one year ago, but zero tolerace for harder drugs. Your only option now is to do the one year thing.

Most of us are not old enough to remember that John Lennon got busted many many years ago in England for a small amount of hashish and had major trouble getting a visa to live in the US because of it.

Your best bet now is to go along with the one year program. Please be careful because any failure of any of the 4 drug tests will result in a lifetime ban. If you are at a party where marijuana is being smoked and there is second hand smoke in the air, leave immediately.

Good luck to you.

Edited May 22, 2014 by Al422

[Idontknowwhattodo 0]

I think that they refer you to counseling to make sure you do not have an addiction problem, which you should pass since you do not have such a problem. Then the administer a drug test every 3 months for one year. You pass all 4, you are good to go.

They will forgive one marijuana use more than one year ago, but zero tolerace for harder drugs. Your only option now is to do the one year thing.

Most of us are not old enough to remember that John Lennon got busted many many years ago in England for a small amount of hashish and had major trouble getting a visa to live in the US because of it.

Your best bet now is to go along with the one year program. Please be careful because any failure of any of the 4 drug tests will result in a lifetime ban. If you are at a party where marijuana is being smoked and there is second hand smoke in the air, leave immediately.

Good luck to you.

Thank you for your comphrehensive response.

Seems like your advice falls in line with what I have read so far.

I'm preparing myself for the worst. From the response, If they let this go then that would be a miracle. Either way I have learnt from this lesson. I really opened a can of worms on this one.

I am wondering will I have to re-apply from scratch and wait another estimated 8 months after my ban to be lifted. Making the journey even longer?..Or would I be granted right after a year has passed. Does anyone have any input on this?

My fiance doesnt mind move to London in the meantime maybe I should apply for her to move here?...Would that be at all possible while my situation becomes better after a year? She said if she has to move to London she would and maybe in the future we can both move back to California? Maybe we can get married first..I know we wouldnt file for a K1 again, but apparently its a quicker process. Not sure if applying for another visa while this is pending is a good idea after all.

First efforts would be of course to establish how long my ban is for. The doctors said sometimes its 3/6 months. But because of the cocaine birthday story I probably made the situation a lot worse. Im glad its not lifetime. To re-iterate I have no criminal background.

Sorry people for my questions, I am just seeking clarity as I am in a really crappy place right now.

Today I woke up thinking Im one day closer to approval. Instead Im one year back.

[Al422 221]

While I am not certain, a failed medical does not normally result in dismissal of the K-1, just a delay in the interview until the medical problem can be corrected. Again I am not sure.

If she will move to London with you, there is an option called a direct consular filing, where you get to bypass USCIS and get a visa application on fast track. I don't know much about it since i was never a candidate for that, but you may want to check into it. I know she will have to establish genuine residence in England, but I don't know for how long.

As a commentary, this is one policy of the State Department that can be improved on. While I certainly understand their policy of screening drug users out of the immigration pipeline, I see them being their own worst enemies in asking you to be honest and then punishing you for the very same honesty they are asking you for.

[Julie+Matt 84]

If drugs were used when a person was a minor, would that cause a failed physical?

[Al422 221]

Street drugs? The rule is that they forgive ONE use of marijuana, and that is it.

You are clearly in much better shape if you have no recent drug use such that you will pass a drug test. But they will ask you about all prior drug use, and if you say NO when the truth is YES, that is visa fraud.

Also be aware that if we are talking IV drug use, the doctor will examine your body for needle marks.

[Idontknowwhattodo 0]

While I am not certain, a failed medical does not normally result in dismissal of the K-1, just a delay in the interview until the medical problem can be corrected. Again I am not sure.

If she will move to London with you, there is an option called a direct consular filing, where you get to bypass USCIS and get a visa application on fast track. I don't know much about it since i was never a candidate for that, but you may want to check into it. I know she will have to establish genuine residence in England, but I don't know for how long.

As a commentary, this is one policy of the State Department that can be improved on. While I certainly understand their policy of screening drug users out of the immigration pipeline, I see them being their own worst enemies in asking you to be honest and then punishing you for the very same honesty they are asking you for.

If drugs were used when a person was a minor, would that cause a failed physical?

Jewels7377, I was probed on this by the doctor. I can assure you I used for recreational purposes, but even so this does not deem acceptable by the US guidelines. I was 22 when I experimented. Over 7 years ago. Depends on your age maybe and how relative it was to when you had drug use.. I honestly thought coming clean was the best thing to do. I guess I have been moulded perfectly in recent years to always tell the truth. I do not want to say telling the truth will bode well with the doctors, they will document everything you state. Additionally, I do not want to advise you to lie. I can tell you when I have my interview what my honesty has cost me in this instance. I have ultimate trust my urine sample will come clean. I do not hang around with people who smoke. I did however have that 'episode' on my birthday, so lets not forget that!.

I am not sure the length of my punishment. Medical results are back on Tuesday/Wednesday. My interview with a CO is yet to be established, though I have requested a interview date by filing the 'action of readiness' form online. Should hear back from them within 6 weeks according to the website. Its an anxious wait.

From my understanding the doctors advise the embassy but ultimately it is the CO's decision on whether I get the ban or the approval.

Really confused.

A1422, your a star for your response. Thank you very much.

I will certainly look into the direct consular filing. My fiance and I are keen to move forward and progress in our relationship. Another year apart is out of the question.

[Merrytooth 5,748]

This post might be useful to you:

as similar to (admitted use, clean at medical, no delay) and going through London US consulate.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/280158-drug-question-during-medical-exam/?p=4257687

I should applaud you for being truthfully about the past drug use.

[Idontknowwhattodo 0]

This post might be useful to you:

as similar to (admitted use, clean at medical, no delay) and going through London US consulate.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/280158-drug-question-during-medical-exam/?p=4257687

I should applaud you for being truthfully about the past drug use.

Thank you Merrytooth. I managed to smile very faintly when I read the post.

I guess its subjective to the case. Nevertheless, it was pleasant to hear a success story come out, as I have been on the receiving end of reading some horror stories today.

I guess time will tell on how things go for me!

Thank you Merrytooth once again. Very much appreciated

[cdneh 3,112]

I don't know the first thing about any of this, but I do wish you well, and that you aren't left hanging too long in limbo until you find out what happens next. Be sure to update, sooner or later someone else will come along in the same or similar predicament, and it will be good info for them. It's what VJ is all about!

[uscparent 4]

I have a coworker that petitioned his daughter (16 yrs old) that also admitted to smoking marijuana once during her medical, she had to do a psychological evaluation I guess. But they never found out what the result of that evaluation was because that whole drug use admittance was never even brought up during her interview. Got her visa 3 days after. Maybe because she's a minor so they let it slide? I dont know for sure

[Al422 221]

They will forgive one single use of marijuana (not hard drugs). Once they were satisfied that she was not a regular drug user, that was the end of that.

But that only applies to marijuana and only if it used only once.