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anonymousgirls   0

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I am a US citizen and a medical marijuana patient through the state of Michigan. My girlfriend is from Canada.

 

Will my medical marijuana status impact me sponsoring her for a K-1 visa? We both smoke, but it will be legal in Canada come July 1 (that's when we want to file.)

 

Any suggestions? Advice? Tips? Experience? We both smoke pretty regularly... 

Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   41,980

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Will it will impact your sponsoring of her?  No.  Will it affect her as the beneficiary? Absolutely............just do a quick search here for the number of cases which were delayed due to REQUIRED treatment....

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   41,980

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I would NOT advise her to lie about it.  Misrepresentation can bring  very serious consequences.....Good Luck.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

Cyberfx1024 Grand Master

Cyberfx1024   7,980

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51 minutes ago, anonymousgirls said:

I was just going to ask that lol. Thank you!

It may be legal in her country and in the state where you live. But it is NOT legal according to the US Federal Government. So you might as well tell her to be forth right with it when asked about it. You better to tell her to stop smoking it at least 1-2 months before she has her medical. 

MrHanky Proficient

MrHanky   1,377

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Is smoking more important than being together?

Seems she has plenty of time to get it out of her system.

CR-1 Visa

Service Center: Nebraska    Consulate: Mexico

Marriage: 12/9/2016    I-130 Sent: 12/10/2016    I-130 NOA1: 12/13/2016

Notice from USCIS: 8/23/2017

USCIS Approval Date: 8/21/2017

NOA2 issued date: 8/18/2017   NOA2 hardcopy received: 8/25/2017

Notice from USCIS Sent to NVC: 9/1/2017    NVC received: 9/8/2017

Received case and invoice numbers: 9/12/2017

Choice of Agent DS-261: 9/12/2017

Welcome Letter: 9/15/2017

Received and Paid AOS: 9/15/2017    AOS payment cleared my bank: 9/19/2017 (still shows In Process on CEAC)

Received and paid IV bill: 9/19/2017    IV bill cleared bank: 9/21/2017

Requested Expedite: 9/20/2017

AOS and IV show as paid: 9/23/2017

DS260 unlocked: 9/23/2017

Partial Expedite Approved at Counselor Level: 9/25/2017 (Must still wait out NVC)

Scan Date: 10/2/2017    Case Complete: 11/15/2017 (6 weeks 2 days!)

Case sent to consulate: 11/20/2017     Received by consulate: 11/21/2017 (11/20 was a holiday in Mexico)

Interview Scheduled: Jan 2nd - I managed to get someones canceled appointment the very same day my case status turned to Ready.

Biometrics: Mexico City Dec 27th Medical: Mexico City Dec 28th

Case says READY but consulate says case is not in system, I jumped the gun and booked an interview but they say its invalid until I receive the letter so I might have to cancel it.

Appointment Letter: Flew to Juarez just to get this, its actually 2 letters you need.

Interview Day: Jan 2nd   Interview Result: APPROVED

Tracking Number Received: Via email notice and website the afternoon of Jan 4th    Visa Delivered: Friday Jan 5th Mexico City

USCIS Notice - Green Card mailed: 3/28/18

Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   41,980

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6 minutes ago, MrHanky said:

Is smoking more important than being together?

Seems she has plenty of time to get it out of her system.

Getting it out of her system is one thing........her history is another.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

LionessDeon Experienced

LionessDeon   2,060

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You are applying for her to come to the USA.  The federal laws of that country are pertinent, not what country she is immigrating from.  Yes, it will be an issue regarding her usage not yours.  All she can do is stop using, be honest and go from there.  Traditionally, it has resulted in a one year ban with follow up medical.  Lately, I have seen some get approved without or a shorter ban.

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anonymousgirls Newbie

anonymousgirls   0

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1 hour ago, Lemonslice said:

Your girlfriend as a regular marijuana user might be banned for a year - usually it's possible to get the visa after doing a new medical and not using drugs during that year.

 

Has she ever used other drugs?

 

Just marijuana, and prescribed anti-depressants.

WandY Community Regular

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Having marijuana in your system severely restricts job opportunities in America. State laws (medical marijuana, etc.) are irrelevant when it comes to employment. Why? Because marijuana is a scheduled narcotic, employers can discriminate (to a large extent). Forget anything in the transportation, security, or law enforcement field - just to name a few. I know a lot of HR people that will never hire anyone testing positive for THC - especially those individuals that smoke weed versus the THC pill form. That includes some pretty low-level jobs. A major manufacturing plant in my hometown is having trouble filling jobs (starting at $15 per hour) because of failed drug tests - almost always marijuana.

Boiler Grand Master

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She has time to seek treatment.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

 
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