Family member drug use 20 years ago - Eligible for tourist visa?

[Spotify 76]

If a family did drugs in the past (20 years+), but stopped since then, would they be considered inadmissible for a tourist visa?  I think on the DS-160 it asks something along the lines of "are you a drug abuser or addict?" 

 

Would this cause any issues in the visa interview/application?

Edited January 24 by Spotify

[Boiler 43,847]

Do they have a criminal history?

[Spotify 76]

1 minute ago, Boiler said:

Do they have a criminal history?

 

I believe it was expunged.

[Boiler 43,847]

Just now, Spotify said:

 

I believe it was expunged.

So yes, that could well complicate matters.

[OldUser 5,189]

19 minutes ago, Spotify said:

 

I believe it was expunged.

Expunge doesn't work for US immigration. It has to be declared.

[Spotify 76]

1 hour ago, OldUser said:

Expunge doesn't work for US immigration. It has to be declared.

 

Would we have the ability to apply for a Ineligibility Waiver?  Do they tell us if we have that opportunity after the interview?

 

Nevermind, think I found the answer:

 

The consular officer interviewing you will tell you if you may apply for a waiver and will provide detailed instructions for how to apply.

Edited January 24 by Spotify

[Boiler 43,847]

4 hours ago, Spotify said:

 

Would we have the ability to apply for a Ineligibility Waiver?  Do they tell us if we have that opportunity after the interview?

 

Nevermind, think I found the answer:

 

The consular officer interviewing you will tell you if you may apply for a waiver and will provide detailed instructions for how to apply.

That would be for an immigrant visa with a qualifying relative

[Dashinka 23,418]

6 hours ago, Spotify said:

 

Would we have the ability to apply for a Ineligibility Waiver?  Do they tell us if we have that opportunity after the interview?

 

Nevermind, think I found the answer:

 

The consular officer interviewing you will tell you if you may apply for a waiver and will provide detailed instructions for how to apply.

Not for a B2.

[carmel34 3,538]

9 hours ago, Spotify said:

If a family did drugs in the past (20 years+), but stopped since then, would they be considered inadmissible for a tourist visa?  I think on the DS-160 it asks something along the lines of "are you a drug abuser or addict?" 

 

Would this cause any issues in the visa interview/application?

Drug use 20 or more years ago needs to be declared and will be considered of course by the interviewing officer, but more important for a B2 would be current ties to the home country.  Family in the USA would show strong ties to the US and evidence of immigrant intent, making it difficult to get a B2.  The only way to possibly overcome that is a long-term, full-time job, property owned, family obligations in the home country, etc.

[appleblossom 1,522]

1 hour ago, Dashinka said:

Not for a B2.

 

There is a waiver for those with criminal records applying for a B visa, takes about 6-7 months via London (no idea on other consulates) so the OP will need to factor a potential lengthy wait in to their timescales and not book any travel. And of course, has to go to the interview first to be refused but recommended for a waiver. 

 

https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/ineligibilities-and-waivers-2/ineligibilities-and-waivers/

Edited January 24 by appleblossom

[jan22 2,930]

Depends on what the drug conviction was for as to whether there is a waiver possibikity.