1 Year Ban/Drug Use

[Chuch1212 0]

Hey castama , any info regarthing the 601 waiver ? 

[Ryan H 3,797]

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[castama 3]

I received DACA at the age of 18 years and 4 months. Therefore I didn't have unlawful presence in the US which didn't require an I601A. I wish everyone the best and hope your nightmare is over soon. God bless you and your family. 

[Chuch1212 0]

i received DACA as well after i was  20 years old , i arrived to the US when i was 9 . So when did you arrive in the US ? 

[castama 3]

After you turn 18 and 6 months you start having unlawful presence and have aND depending on how long you remain in the US after turning of legal age your are barred with an automatic 3 or 10 year ban after leaving the country. However I wasn't past the 6 months before receiving DACA. I was 4yrs old when I entered the USA.

[Chuch1212 0]

To tell you the truth i really dont remember when i got DACA but i know its after i was 20 so i had to apply for 601 waiver, went to medical and got ban for a year for admitting marijuana use in the past , not my ban will be over on july but some people say my waiver was automaticly revoked and i remember the officer told me that as well but its not writen on the blue sheet they gave me only the inegibility for drug use , i. Called the embassy abd said i just need to fax my waiver cuz its not on file and my lawyer says i dont need to resummit waiver again , thats why i was wondering if you need a waiver but i guess your case its a little differnet 

PS. Waiver approval are taking 6 to 8 months  eich if i have to do it ill be in mexico for 2 years not 1 

[castama 3]

@Chuch1212 Yeah the whole process is a nightmare! I hope your lawyer knows what he's doing. Look through other threads and see if you find any information regarding a resubmitted I-601. I thought I read something about that too. Best of luck if I find any information I'll let you know.

Edited February 21, 2017 by castama

[castama 3]

02/17/2017 UPDATE: RECIEVED MY GREEN CARD! To my surprise I received the IR-1 10 year card!!! I don't have to submit the I-90 anymore!!!  Paid LPR fee of $220 on 01/25/17 and received it on the 17th of Feb. making it a total of 23 days!

[Jtorres 2]

On 1/13/2017 at 10:21 PM, castama said:

UPDATE:

In the U.S.!!!!!!!!!!!   THANKS TO THE MAN UPSTAIRS!!! THANK YOU GOD!!!

I received my Visa today. I had just returned back to the hotel after going to check the DHL location to see if there was a waybill number available, which they said there was nothing in their system. I returned to my room and I received an email containing the WAYBILL tracking number! I immediately got a taxi and headed back to retrieve my packet. I then returned to the hotel and checked out, heading to the Zaragoza bridge POE. It took about an hour if not less to be in and out, there were hardly any other people there, maybe a handful. I've been married for almost three years and there was an error in my issued visa. The category was CR1 for a two year conditional residence, however since I've been married for over two years I should of received a IR1. At the POE I was informed that I was receiving the 2yr conditional residence, but I was asked how long I've been married and after telling them they said there was an error in the visa issued. My options were to head back to the consulate in Juarez (which was closed for the next three days) or to head off into the U.S. and have it corrected at my local USCIS Office. There were three officers looking at my case and on of them said that there was a way of correcting the issue then and there but it had been a while since he'd seen it done, therefore he didn't know how to.  I chose to enter the USA and they said it was a very wise idea. I'm now at El Paso, Texas airport awaiting my flight which should depart in about 9 hours, it's going to be a long night! I will keep you posted on how my conditional residence error is corrected. 

 

The following is the email I received with subject of 

"Aviso de envío de devolución de documentación de viaje del sistema de visas del Departamento de Estado de los EE. UU." / 
US Department of State visa system return travel document return notice UU.

 

Hola XXXXXXXXXX,

El Consulado de EE.UU. ubicado en Ciudad Juarez ha entregado un documento relacionado con su solicitud de visa al servicio de correo DHL. El documento se está enviando mediante la opción de servicio de correo que usted seleccionó al registrarse.
El número de seguimiento del envío es XXXXXXXXXX. Puede tomar hasta 24 horas después de recibir este aviso antes de que su envío pueda ser rastreado. Por favor no contacte a la compañía de paquetería antes de ese período de tiempo, ya que no habrá información adicional. Usted podrá rastrear el progreso de su envío en http://www.dhl.com.mx/en/express/tracking.html?AWB=9752730735&brand=DHL. El proceso de envío toma, en promedio, entre uno a dos días laborales desde el momento en que usted recibió este aviso.
Para ver una lista de identificación requerida para recibir los document(s) que se han devuelto y para información adicional relacionada con los servicios de paquetería, por favor vea la información en https://ais.usvisa-info.com/es-MX/niv/information/courier
Los datos que tenemos en nuestros registros son:
Nombre del solicitante: XXXXXXXXXX
Número de pasaporte: XXXXXXXXXX

Atentamente, 
Servicio de Informacion y citas de Visas de CSRA

---

Hello XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

The U.S. Department of State Consulate located in Ciudad Juarez has released document related to your Visa application to our courier DHL. The document is being sent via the courier option you selected at registration.
The tracking number for the package is XXXXXXXXXX. It can take up to 24 hours after receiving this notice before your shipment is available to be tracked. Please do not contact the courier company before this time as no additional information will be available. You may track the progress of this shipment at http://www.dhl.com.mx/en/express/tracking.html?AWB=9752730735&brand=DHL. The shipment process takes an average of one to two business days from the time you receive this notice.

For a list of identification required to receive returned document(s) and additional information related to courier services, please refer to the information at https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-MX/niv/information/courier

The data we have on file is:
Applicant Name: XXXXXXXXXX
Passport Number: XXXXXXXXXX

 

Best regards, 
The CSRA Visa Appointment and Information Service Team

 

The VISA was mailed from the consulate and picked up on the same day, freaken awesome. It took a total of 3 business days to receive the visa in hand, the CEAC website had updated to issued on Tuesday, HEY I GUESS FRIDAY THE 13th ISN"T ALL THAT UNLUCKY OF A DAY!!! I will attach the DHL tracking info.

 

Once again, I wish anyone going through this process good luck and try to be really patient. I have gone through the same thing and I know that it can be nerve racking not knowing how long it is going to take.

Thank you LORD for giving me the strength to have endured this year, it has only made my family stronger! GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

Philippians 4:13 (KJV)

¹³ I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

 

This is the email you got and got your passport and visa?

[Mia Torres 1]

On 11/24/2016 at 8:15 AM, castama said:

Hello, I had my consular appointment on January 26th, 2016. My visa was denied because I admitted to using Marijuana for a week and I was given a 1 year ban. I was under the impression that recreational marijuana was legal in the state of WA, however to my surprise Federal Law trumps State Law (had I known that, I would have not experimented with the drug; guess I should've paid close attention in history class! ). My year is almost up, I'm counting down the days! 36 to be exact till I travel to redo my medical exam in Juarez For those wondering what to do when you approach your date, this is what the consulate responded back by email:

 

As previously advised, to overcome the INA 212(a)(1)(A)(iv) ineligibility, you must demonstrate that you’ve entered in remission by remaining drug-free for at least one year from your last drug use. Consequently, you will need to be medically reevaluated by the same clinic until after December 30, 2016.

 

Starting December 31, 2016, you will need to request a new medical reevaluation at the same clinic where your previous medical was taken. Please note that is not required that you schedule a new immigrant visa interview prior to your next medical reevaluation as long as you update and submit the medical exam prior to the one year anniversary of your initial immigrant visa interview.

 

You may present yourself at the clinic, and follow the instructions as indicated by the medical staff. Once you have the new medical exam, you should submit it to our office by DHL courier. As soon as our office receives the medical exam, the case will be reviewed and you will be notified of the officer’s decision via courier at no extra charge.

For a more rapid reply, direct all inquiries through our online form https://mx.usembassy.gov/es/public-inquiry-form/. Inquiries sent by mail or fax will face significant delays in processing.

 

Sincerely,

 

Consular Information Unit

U.S. Consulate General Ciudad Juarez, Mexico

/cm

 

Seems like a really simple process, just wondering how long its going to take before they notify me. I'm really hoping its a week or two (at most) I WILL TRY AND KEEP YOU POSTED ON TO HOW THE PROCESS TURNS OUT! GOOD LUCK ANYONE GOING THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME. CAN'T WAIT TO BE REUNITED WITH MY WIFE AND SON!!! GOD BLESS YOU!

Hi- congratulations on getting your visa approved. 

 

Did you have an approved I601a waiver at the time of your interview? 

[greyson.rizo 3]

11 hours ago, Mia Torres said:

Hi- congratulations on getting your visa approved. 

 

Did you have an approved I601a waiver at the time of your interview? 

Hi Mia, yes we did and that's when they told us after second interview that would we need to reapply for the I601 that the I601a was no longer any good so 1 year turned into almost 2. Husband was finally approved after 18 months and is home now. 

[Mia Torres 1]

9 hours ago, greyson.rizo said:

Hi Mia, yes we did and that's when they told us after second interview that would we need to reapply for the I601 that the I601a was no longer any good so 1 year turned into almost 2. Husband was finally approved after 18 months and is home now. 

Im assuming you didn’t know about the waiver until your interview. Do you know if you can submit the I601 during the one year ban? 

[greyson.rizo 3]

Yes we did know, no you can submit until after you completed the ban. You could loose your money you send with it or they may send it back. Your case will not be in the right place and you have to wait for permission.....if that make sense. 

[Alicia201 0]

On 1/6/2017 at 4:31 PM, castama said:

UPDATE:

On Wednesday 01/04/2017, I received confirmation that the package had been delivered to the consulate in Juarez. Later that same day the status updated date had been updated on the CEAC visa status check website. 

 

On Thursday 01/05/2017 the case status had been updated to that date. I called the Cuidad Juarez Official U.S. Department of State Visa Appointment Service line and they informed me that there was no new information available.

 

Today Friday 01/06/2017 the case status hadn't been updated in the morning. My wife contacted the Juarez information line and they informed her that the consulate had requested my passport and I was to mail it in. After mailing it in I checked the website again at 2:15 pm and the status was updated to Administrative Processing. My wife and I thought it was good news, that it meant movement and that my case was being worked on. That's exactly what it was! At 2:46pm I recieved a call from an officer at the US Consulate informing me that I needed to bring my passport to the consulate. I informed her that I had dropped it off at the DHL location this morning and that it should arrive to the consulate on Monday. She informed me that my medical exam came back clean and that my VISA was APPROVED! They were just waiting for my passport! She said that as soon as they receive it they will send it back with the issued visa!!! I'm so excited!!! 

 

I hope that this helps someone who is in a similar situation, whether it be now or in the future. Thanks and God Bless! 

My husband had the same thing happen to him.we.mailed the medical exam and then i checked his case and it said refused i called and they said they needed him to mail his passport in so we mailed it and now his case status says administrative process which is so frustrating we are still very hopefull that be cause they had us mail.in his passport that his visa will soon be issued and approved 

[mll16 0]

Can someone please help me or guide me where I can get help? My husband was denied his visa April 2016 due to admitting drug use. Was given the 1yr ban and we had to redo the unlawful prencence waiver since it was revoked after getting ban. It was recently approved again and I want to know if I have to change the answer on DS-260 to YES where it asks if he is or has been a drug abuser or addict? I remember we had said no the very first time. I am not sure if this will affect him on his approval