Drug Possession Charge...I'm sure you've heard this before...

[Boiler 43,631]

We have a copy of the summary, which is not officially from the court. We have to obtain certified records, and it's not so easy when their 19 years old. I'm waiting for anything. Even the copy doesn't give a court we can go to, only a post office box.

Where is it from?

[AnAmericanInLove 1]

It's a signed report, with the address of the Ministry of Justice post office box. It has a reference number, so there is some hope there. If we get to the interview and they will want full records of everything. So, we're trying to track down this long lost case.

[Transborderwife 4,666]

I realize that this would be the least of the issues, but he will have to admit to drug use at his medical as well possibly adding a year ban as well.

[AnAmericanInLove 1]

you have to admit at the medical exam that 19 years ago you tried a drug?

[Transborderwife 4,666]

Yes. All illegal drug use must be disclosed

Edited January 22, 2016 by Transborderwife

[AnAmericanInLove 1]

The truth is what matters. So, if it disqualifies him, it was still money well spent. :-)

I am going to enjoy this process.

[Boiler 43,631]

My assumption is that the report you have will be sufficient for the Consulate.

[Avery Cates 1,141]

The truth is what matters. So, if it disqualifies him, it was still money well spent. :-)

I am going to enjoy this process.

For that it's up to the medical examiner. Once he admits a past use, only if it's once, they'll most likely make him take a drug test. If that comes back clear and the medical examiner doesn't think he has a current habit then it'll be fine.

[baron555 934]

For that it's up to the medical examiner. Once he admits a past use, only if it's once, they'll most likely make him take a drug test. If that comes back clear and the medical examiner doesn't think he has a current habit then it'll be fine.

I thought the OP said he was charged with possession, not usage.

[AnAmericanInLove 1]

Yes. He was charged with possession.

[Boiler 43,631]

The Consulate determine he bans, the ones he is currently looking at:

• Lifetime bar no waiver possession of drugs.
• Misrep, lying on ESTA, lifetime bar waiverable.
• Medical bar, drug use one year no waiver.

[AnAmericanInLove 1]

Well, that's quite a list!

[baron555 934]

Here's a better list:

Major Grounds of Inadmissibility Classes of Inadmissibility Waivers Available? People with communicable diseases like tuberculosis Yes

People with physical or mental disorders that may cause harm to themselves or others Yes

Drug abusers or addicts No

Drug traffickers No

People without proper vaccinations Yes

People with convictions for crimes involving moral turpitude Yes

People who have violated immigration laws Yes

Prostitutes Yes

People with multiple criminal convictions Yes

Spies No

Terrorists No

Nazis No

People likely to become dependent on need-based government assistance No

So the bigger question: Is a one-time arrest of possession the same as drug trafficking?

I would think that the OP's fiance has a good chance at a visa.

And, as others have tried to incorrectly state, Possession does not mean that they were users. So if never used, then the answer at the medical is No, never used drugs.

Edited January 22, 2016 by baron555

[Boiler 43,631]

So the bigger question: Is a one-time arrest of possession the same as drug trafficking?

I would think that the OP's fiance has a good chance at a visa.

And, as others have tried to incorrectly state, Possession does not mean that they were users. So if never used, then the answer at the medical is No, never used drugs.

You are confusing medical and criminal inadmissibility.

And they only need reason to believe. And if possession is not reason to believe I have no idea what is.

Edited January 22, 2016 by Boiler

[AnAmericanInLove 1]

Well, I see your points, and what he is up against. It could go either way. I'm keeping the hope alive and the prayer. If Boiler thinks it's not possible, that's fine. We don't have to agree.