ChazAZ

Jeff,

You do not have to abandon your wife's process but, since the child was not included when your wife's application was filed you will need to file a petition for alien relative to bring the child to the U.S. You will need to pay the additional fees as well.

Good luck

My wife is from Mexico. Her child is still there. We desperately want to bring the child here since a terrible thing has transpired. She was staying at her Aunts house and has suffered sexual abuse at the hands of her older cousins. We want to know if there is a form we can file to help expedite her extraction from that situation. She has since been moved to another family members residence that is very stable and a very loving home. Nonetheless the damage has been done. In order to get her here faster the consulate said we could file some paperwork to help expedite the interview and K-2 process. We have applied for an appointment but do not want to wait the 90 days it will take to bring this four year old here to the US. Any help or advice would be appreciated.

Well after searching endlessly for information about the drug policies our immigration officials follow, exhausting every resource I could find for more information and finding only a few PDF downloads, I feel I am somewhat well versed in the topic of Denied for Drug use. We were approved after our initial denial. It is clear to me now that if your fiancee admitted to a one time use (the key phrase is one time use) then there really isn't that much to worry about in regards to being denied again at the follow up interview. Know this; you and your fiancee are NOT going to cross if they admit during the medical. They (the immigrant) are immediately flagged for denial and the process will come to a screeching halt as soon as they admit to using drugs. If they are clean at the time of the medical it is the governments responsibility to prove it otherwise. Don't help them. They MUST be clean for a period of three years before they can be admitted to the U.S. If multiple uses were admitted to even if it has been ten or fifteen years since their last admitted use they will have greater problems. I can only address an admitted one time use as that was my experience although through all my research I read every string I could find both on this site and others in regards to a denial due to drug use. Basically, it really is going to depend on how your fiance interviews, the person that does the interviewing and if the story is unchanged from the first interview to the second. We brought no paperwork showing "rehabilitation" or otherwise. We showed up and went through the process again and this time we were approved. She was scrutinized by the medical staff and endured 6 hours of examination. They waited until the end of the day to do the psych evaluation. She was denied food and water all day and then interviewed about her admitted past one time drug use. They tried to trip her up and told her that she was recounting the story incorrectly. She stuck to her original story and that was that. At the consular interview she was asked one time at the end of the interview about her "use" they asked her what I thought about it and if I was a drug user as well. This is an important part of the interview. She conveyed that although I wasn't happy about her one time use it was not enough for me to leave her because I love her and we want to be together. She said I did not use drugs and did not hold it against her for trying it one time as I had done the same earlier in life. We were approved, we waited the three years necessary and my fiance was as cool as a cucumber at the interview.

My fiancé admitted to a one time drug incident in her past. We have waited the the three year period. We received a letter stating that attending a drug education class was optional. Has anyone received this? We were told to return after the mandatory three year period (which ended February 28th) to be re-considered. Our case remains open. She did not test positive on her urinalyses and has never used drugs since or before. She tried one line at a party and that was it. To show rehabilitation what needs to be shown? It is unreasonable for her to check into rehab #1 Associated Costs. 2.) TIme. She must work 6 days a week at her job. She has two children to support on an income of an equivalent of $100 per week income. How can she check into rehab if she has a family to attend to with no other means of support this is ridiculous. We have thought extensively and researched this dilemma at great lengths to try and find out the letter of the law in this matter. It seems to come down to an opinion of a person behind the desk as to whether or not the applicant is telling the truth. Again, no conviction, no charges, clean urinalyses. Not an addict. When we return we plan to keep the story the same as it is the truth and see what happens - what do we expect? If is a ridiculous assertion that she is a drug addict. A one-time admitted use from February 2007.

<!--quoteo(post=2188540:date=Sep 5 2008, 01:18 PM:name=Janet and Edgar)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Janet and Edgar @ Sep 5 2008, 01:18 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=2188540"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Hello All:

Just popped to see how everyone is doing - looks like there are some new posters in here and that ppl are getting their visas, wonderful.

We are still waiting out our 3 year ban so as I have said before please remember to brief your fiances before their medical exam not to admit to past drug use even if it was just experimentation. Just don't go there, it's not worth it trust me.

My fiance is very clean, just experimented in high school and then admitted to smoking a joint 6 months before the interview which was a total fluke because he doesn't use drugs or drink. Because of the psychologist at the medical coaxing him to tell the truth "that nothing will happen to affect your visa", my fiance told her that he experimented in high school and smoked marijuana 6 months before his interview so we were denied. The denial turned our whole world upside down not to mention so much $$ down the drain. I remember talking to my fiance after the medical and asked "how did it go?", when he told me what he said all he could hear was screaming from my end of the phone - I couldn't believe it, I knew it was over and done with right there. He got mad at me and said there is nothing to worry about because "the psychologist told him" and I just kept freaking out and crying. He said he couldn't take the stress from me anymore and that he wasn't going to talk to me again until after the interview. Of course the next day he called me crying and apologizing.

We still have 15 more months to go to wait and we are really not sure what we are supposed to do. I am going to try and call the consulate this week as we don't know if we have to re-apply, what to bring with us, nothing. We both were in such a bad state from the denial it was hard to comprehend anything at that time.

We are still holding on though this process is very long and very tough.

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Hi Janet,

The last 2 times you were here, I posted some info on 2 other members who went through the same thing you did, and they were approved. They were approved in November/December (somewhere around that time), and you posted your questions sometime in the spring and early summer, I think.

<!--quoteo(post=2185666:date=Sep 4 2008, 05:14 PM:name=caityrose)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (caityrose @ Sep 4 2008, 05:14 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=2185666"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Hello everyone,

I briefly scanned the new posts- and I see someone got their visa!! I will read later and do a better job of congratulating you!!

My question: Do you think the CDJ embassy will be closed on Election Day? I know it's not a "holiday" perhaps, but would they close??

Thanks!

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They're closed on American & Mexican holidays. Here's the info on the holidays: <a href="http://www.usembassy-mexico.gov/eng/holidays.html" target="_blank">http://www.usembassy-mexico.gov/eng/holidays.html</a> but they've been known to close for no reason, unannounced, which sucks... Good luck!

Would you mind sending me the information you sent to Janet about the other two people? We are going next week. We had to wait an additional two weeks as Mexico just changed their laws for obtaining a passport. I leave Friday April 23rd

I am unsure if they do a blood test for THC levels or not.... They may if there is suspicion.... or they may simply base there decision solely from the answers provided on the questionaire...

I wonder what happened. But , know this. Merely stating that you have tried a drug within three years prior to the interview will result in IMMEDIATE denial. Even if your fiance tests are negative for presence of an illegal substance he or she will be denied there is NO gray area in that. They will deny them and you will have to wait the time necessary. Do not mess with this. I have had to wait 18 more months because of this exact situation. We are going back next week. Wish us luck.

We were merely told to return after the mandatory waiting period and that we had an "open" appointment. A friend that had the exact experience just went back to CDJ and brought their first letter of acceptance and went through the process again. This time with the desired result.

Interesting - did they extend the expiration of the petition at the embassy?

Lot of time has passed - are you sure your original petition is still active?

(moved from K-1 to embassy - more related)

Even though he has liquid cash; i personally would not risk denial. Get a co-sponsor to sign off they will help if necessary. A parent is the most credible. The government doesn't want to risk financing your future spouses future. Cash can be spent and then where does that leave you - denied. So get a co-sponsor even though your friend may never need to use their help. Remember they are looking for reasons to say "no" do not give them that opportunity. My two cents

My fiancee was denied entry to the US for admitted one time drug use in February 2007. We have waited the mandatory 3 year waiting period necessary for admittance. After our denial we were given a document that said we had an open appointment and needed merely to return to the consulate after the waiting period to begin the medical exam and interview process again. I wondered if anyone has been through this and if you could walk me through what we need to do upon arrival at CDJ. I know we need to go back to the doctor but any additional information would be greatly appreciated especially if you case is similar to ours. I know I need to complete a DS156 form to update our information. Please help

Chuck

Hello, we were denied for a one time drug use that my fiance admitted to. We were originally at the Consulate in August 2008 and were told to come back after February 2010. On March 1st I will be able to call to request another appointment. I am wondering what to expect from the second interview. We have had my fiance drug tested last year to show she has been clean and the one time incident was indeed a one time thing. Any information is greatly appreciated.

On the slip of paper it said "cocaine use FEB 2007". MEDICAL WAS CLEAR OR ADDITIONAL TIME WOULD HAVE BEEN REQUIRED.

Denial paper said persons addicted to drugs must be clean for a period of three years. CDC defines a one time use as experimentation

and not addiction. For drugs people can be denied 3, 5, or 10 years. Because her medical was clean (blood and urine) they merely extended the date written on the report by three years (which as you may recall) which is off by a whole year. If the correct date would have been written on the report Feb 2006 we would have but six months left to wait. That is the issue. This was a one time isolated event, she is not an addict. Many people have experimented once with a drug in their life... heck even on or two have become president.

I am certain there were no drugs in her system. As far as honesty, she was told that if she told the truth everything would be ok. If it was an isolated event and her blood and urine were clear there was nothing to worry about. In a way her answer was cohersed but nonetheless it was self admitted. The real problem is that the year they wrote down was incorrect.

I am certain there were no drugs in her system. As far as honesty, she was told that if she told the truth everything would be ok. If it was an isolated event and her blood and urine were clear there was nothing to worry about. In a way her answer was cohersed but nonetheless it was self admitted. The real problem is that the year they wrote down was incorrect.

My fiancé had a miscommunication with the medical examiner and they put Feb 2007 instead of Feb 2006 for her encounter with a one time cocaine try. Is there any way we can get this changed to the proper year or apply for a waiver. This bump in the road is going to cause super financial hardship as well. Any ideas?

I guess it sounds a little contradictory, but the consulate doesn't require police certificates if your fiancee has a clean record.

Here's something that Kitkat once posted that I bookmarked (it doesn't explain why they don't take police certificates, but it covers other important stuff):

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...7896&st=390

Thanks that clears it up for me.

C&M

JUAREZ BOUND

Item #5 of the list of things we need to bring for our interview states that persons convicted of a crime need to bring certified documents from the court. My fiancee has no such records but, I have read elsewhere she needs to bring documents from the local police department stating a clean record. Is there any such document provided by the U.S. that is acceptable or have I read some incorrect material relating to this? It looks to me if she has no such records (of conviction of a crime) this item can be skipped all together. Anyone that has crossed already may be able to address this...

Thanks in advance

C&M

I should clarify. I have not read of a document that the US has in regards to obtaining a statement from the police. I have read

it is necessary to obtain one even if the beneficiary has a clean record.

Item #5 of the list of things we need to bring for our interview states that persons convicted of a crime need to bring certified documents from the court. My fiancee has no such records but, I have read elsewhere she needs to bring documents from the local police department stating a clean record. Is there any such document provided by the U.S. that is acceptable or have I read some incorrect material relating to this? It looks to me if she has no such records (of conviction of a crime) this item can be skipped all together. Anyone that has crossed already may be able to address this...

Thanks in advance

C&M

We have a lot of evidence to provide. We have seen each other every other weekend for a year so we have a lot of photo's and receipts and the such.

We are ready for the interview. All we have to do is obtain a Police Certificate. 24 more days and we will be separated by distance no more. Is there anyone

else going to be in CDJ at the end of August?

Hey all,

It's finally my turn to share the good news that I have received my appointment letter at the Consulate in Juarez, MX. My hands trembled and I opened the letter to read it to my lady.

It's a good feeling to know we will soon be together.

Take care

C

Hello,

I fully understand what you mean. I have been traveling to Mexico every other weekend to see my fiancee. Even though I see her quite frequently in comparison to other VJ'ers I am still frustrated, sad and all the other emotions you aforementioned each time I leave. One thing I have gleaned from reading numerous books on long distance relationships is that knowing there is an end to the process can be a comfort. Also realize you had a life before your significant other entered it and it is still there, try not to loose your individuality in the process. It seems to me that since you are waiting for $ and the packet is sitting and the process not progressing you my be feeling somewhat hopeless or lost. Remember that your thoughts will dictate your feelings so if you are focusing on being separated and how much that hurts then you will feel the hurt. If you think about how happy you are in your relationship and God has brought you to the one you love you may find yourself feeling more happy and positive. All in all you will have your ups and downs just like when you will be together. Think happy and be happy...

Good luck and remember good things about your S/O and turn your sadness to gladness

Charles

Hey all,

I saw a thread for K3 filers in January and maybe there is one for K1, I'm not sure but I wanted to start a post to get some responses from more experienced VJ's. I have received my NOA #2 from the NVC in NH and am awaiting CDJ to get the case number into the system there in Juarez. They have had the packet nearly a month and it is still not in the system. I have called the 900 line and found a variety of different answers to the question how long should I wait to call to check in the see if the packet is moving. Does anyone know what determines the wait time once the packet has entered the consulate? I see the average is 54 days. If anyone can shed some light on anything regarding the CDJ I wopuld appreciate it. I have read the thread and posts regarding what happens once you have your appointment letter but what determines the great differences in wait times?

C&M (Jan 08 filers)

We filed in January....

Charles

Yes, both of you need to submit the G-325A.

Link for filing the I-129F (CHECKLIST):

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;page=k1guide

Goodluck.

Dont forget the money order..

Hi there. I remember beginning the process just as you are. I have a pdf document with step by step instructions on filing for a K-1 visa. If you like I can email it to you. It took all the guess work out of it for me and I had no RFE's as a result. Let me know...

It goes to the USC. I got mine 4 weeks and 2 days after everything was received at the US embassy in Juarez. That is a little on the longer side. Most of the people that file to Mexico get it in 3 weeks, at least from what I have seen on peoples time lines.

Thanks for the insights. I have heard that CDJ does it differently. I hope it is 3 weeks becasue that will be sometime next week.

We hope to be in the US by Labor day. eeeh, either way, all in good time.

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I hope you can appreciate & respect the basic idea the originators of this site must have had. They even allowed a section for people like you with this type of retoric; you just didnt bother to use the site as designed.

Um, yeah...