Dui and Alcohol Assessment

[whisper2me 0]

I posted this in the Aussie Forum as well....

Kids and I had the medical a couple days ago and we fly out this Saturday to spend a couple days in Sydney prior to the interview on Tuesday 25th August. As I mentioned before, I had a dui from 1992 and in 2005 (borderline reading). The Panel Physician basically assessed urine for every type of illicit drug and gave me a BAL breath test. Naturally I was 0.00. (Who would be stupid enough to turn up to the medical half shot...lol). After some discussion, he seemed happy that I don't have an alcohol problem and proceeded to write up a letter stating that he didn't think I fit the criteria for being ineligible based on Mental Disorder related to alcohol abuse. I am therefore hoping that based on this report, I won't have any problems at the Consulate. From reading the literature, my understanding is that if you have had 2 or more dui offences than its the Panel Physician who needs to assess whether you pose a future threat. Do you think this means I'm good to go???

Cheers

[familyguy 2]

It appears from what you tell us that you should be fine but as always with immigration who the heck knows for sure? You may find the link below helpful for an overview - good luck.

http://www.sandiegodrunkdrivingattorney.ne...mmigration.html

[Old Dominion 26]

Two DUIs are good enough reasons to quit the booze anyway, for your health and everyone else's.

[whisper2me 0]

It appears from what you tell us that you should be fine but as always with immigration who the heck knows for sure? You may find the link below helpful for an overview - good luck.

http://www.sandiegodrunkdrivingattorney.ne...mmigration.html

Thankyou - this link was very informative!

P.S. My health is fine. First dui = young and stupid. 2nd = borderline reading and bad judgment call on my part. 0.063 hardly consitutes a health problem and the funny thing is Texas limit is 0.08 which means I would have still been under the legal limit there. All about perspective I guess.

[trailmix 77]

Have you seen this thread? http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=214178

Good luck to you, hope it goes well at your interview.

[Dakine 26]

It's ALL up to the CO [Your God for the day]. Hope you get one that drinks.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

I posted this in the Aussie Forum as well....

Kids and I had the medical a couple days ago and we fly out this Saturday to spend a couple days in Sydney prior to the interview on Tuesday 25th August. As I mentioned before, I had a dui from 1992 and in 2005 (borderline reading). The Panel Physician basically assessed urine for every type of illicit drug and gave me a BAL breath test. Naturally I was 0.00. (Who would be stupid enough to turn up to the medical half shot...lol). After some discussion, he seemed happy that I don't have an alcohol problem and proceeded to write up a letter stating that he didn't think I fit the criteria for being ineligible based on Mental Disorder related to alcohol abuse. I am therefore hoping that based on this report, I won't have any problems at the Consulate. From reading the literature, my understanding is that if you have had 2 or more dui offences than its the Panel Physician who needs to assess whether you pose a future threat. Do you think this means I'm good to go???

Cheers

The CO has the ultimate word on this. No one can assure you otherwise.

[marie620 0]

My husband had 1 DUI 9 yrs ago, and blew just over the legal limit. No other offences in his life. He was even givena visa to come to America and set up and invest in a company in the states. He was denied his visa in Jan 08 and we have been apart all but 2 weeks since our marriage and when I left July 9th , 2008. We have our Senator involved and is not helping, and now have went to the media for help. I am also meeting with the Director in my senators office next week.

I don't think you should have a problem since it was the doc given you the ok.. but like everyone else has said.. it's up to the Interviewing officer. My husband also answered a question to the doc afor average consumption of 20 pints a week when my husband said month.

They have now deemed my husband a person with a mental disorder and has been not allowed in.

Anyway , wish ya the best luck as this has been the nightmare from hell for me, my husband and our entire family.

[rebeccajo 14]

My husband had 1 DUI 9 yrs ago, and blew just over the legal limit. No other offences in his life. He was even givena visa to come to America and set up and invest in a company in the states. He was denied his visa in Jan 08 and we have been apart all but 2 weeks since our marriage and when I left July 9th , 2008. We have our Senator involved and is not helping, and now have went to the media for help. I am also meeting with the Director in my senators office next week.

I don't think you should have a problem since it was the doc given you the ok.. but like everyone else has said.. it's up to the Interviewing officer. My husband also answered a question to the doc afor average consumption of 20 pints a week when my husband said month.

They have now deemed my husband a person with a mental disorder and has been not allowed in.

Anyway , wish ya the best luck as this has been the nightmare from hell for me, my husband and our entire family.

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Edited August 22, 2009 by rebeccajo

[rebeccajo 14]

My husband had 1 DUI 9 yrs ago, and blew just over the legal limit. No other offences in his life. He was even givena visa to come to America and set up and invest in a company in the states. He was denied his visa in Jan 08 and we have been apart all but 2 weeks since our marriage and when I left July 9th , 2008. We have our Senator involved and is not helping, and now have went to the media for help. I am also meeting with the Director in my senators office next week.

I don't think you should have a problem since it was the doc given you the ok.. but like everyone else has said.. it's up to the Interviewing officer. My husband also answered a question to the doc afor average consumption of 20 pints a week when my husband said month.

They have now deemed my husband a person with a mental disorder and has been not allowed in.

Anyway , wish ya the best luck as this has been the nightmare from hell for me, my husband and our entire family.

*nevermind*

Edited August 22, 2009 by rebeccajo

[whisper2me 0]

Just to let you know my visa (and the rugrats) were approved! I produced the Alcohol Assessment letter from the Panel Physician at the appointment and they didn't ask any questions relating to it. It seems they were satisfied with the information and then only asked questions about my husband's work, visits to Australia and my visits to the U.S, what I thought of Houston, when we were planning to move etc. He also asked the kids directly if they were looking forward to the move to the U.S. and what they thought of my husband in which they replied: "He makes us laugh".

Can finally get on with life and finally enjoy the full experience of being married to my wonderful hubby.

Marie, sorry for the mess you are going through. I hope things resolve soon.

Edited August 27, 2009 by whisper2me

[Chica Yeyé 41]

yay!!!

Congrats!

[familyguy 2]

Just to let you know my visa (and the rugrats) were approved! I produced the Alcohol Assessment letter from the Panel Physician at the appointment and they didn't ask any questions relating to it. It seems they were satisfied with the information and then only asked questions about my husband's work, visits to Australia and my visits to the U.S, what I thought of Houston, when we were planning to move etc. He also asked the kids directly if they were looking forward to the move to the U.S. and what they thought of my husband in which they replied: "He makes us laugh".

Can finally get on with life and finally enjoy the full experience of being married to my wonderful hubby.

Marie, sorry for the mess you are going through. I hope things resolve soon.

YAY Congratulations

[NArocks 13]

Great News