Drug testing

[Cailyn15467 0]

Me and my fiance are very honest people. We are going to say it was "experimentation", which is exactly what it was. His tests would come up negative but we would still be lying, and after a long thought, I'm not sure I could do that.

I have heard so many stories about how people are separated from their loved ones for 3 years, even if they are clearly not a threat. I fully intend on writing to the president about this sort of thing. Our own president has used drugs in the past and see how he turned out? I'm sure he would understand.

[Jasman0717 9]

Me and my fiance are very honest people. We are going to say it was "experimentation", which is exactly what it was. His tests would come up negative but we would still be lying, and after a long thought, I'm not sure I could do that.

I have heard so many stories about how people are separated from their loved ones for 3 years, even if they are clearly not a threat. I fully intend on writing to the president about this sort of thing. Our own president has used drugs in the past and see how he turned out? I'm sure he would understand.

It is a difficult decision but one must live with the choices they make in life. I wish you the best in whatever decision you make because you will have to live with it for the rest of your life.

[Cailyn15467 0]

Me and my fiance are very honest people. We are going to say it was "experimentation", which is exactly what it was. His tests would come up negative but we would still be lying, and after a long thought, I'm not sure I could do that.

I have heard so many stories about how people are separated from their loved ones for 3 years, even if they are clearly not a threat. I fully intend on writing to the president about this sort of thing. Our own president has used drugs in the past and see how he turned out? I'm sure he would understand.

It is a difficult decision but one must live with the choices they make in life. I wish you the best in whatever decision you make because you will have to live with it for the rest of your life.

Thank you. If he does get denied for experimenting, then I will have to leave my country to stay with him for 3 years. This is something I never wanted to have to do, but I feel so empty without my fiance, so wherever he goes, I go.

[ScottnCati 0]

Here is another post about an interview and drug use... the outcome is not good...

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=178256

Edited February 21, 2009 by ScottnCati

[ginger1981 0]

My fiance and I have applied for the K-1 fiance visa and I'm just learning that they perform a drug test. He smoked weed recently but it will be over a month until the test will take place. How long until the drug is out of his system and how far back is the test for? Please help I'm so worried!

I know you weren't asking for a morality lesson so I'll just answer your question. From what I've heard, the time frame is about 6 weeks. But that's usually for people whom are moderate to heavy smokers. Moderate could mean 4-5 times a week and heavy is pretty much an everyday smoker. If his smoking is sporadic then a couple of weeks should be enough time to flush out the THC. A month is much better. But just in case, he can take those detox kits. They shouldn't be too hard to find.

Oh and one more thing. When he gets to the "do you do drugs" question...lie.

#######? We do not advocate lying as part of the visa process. It is against VJ's Terms of Service.

Actions have consequences.

Me and my fiance are very honest people. We are going to say it was "experimentation", which is exactly what it was. His tests would come up negative but we would still be lying, and after a long thought, I'm not sure I could do that.

I have heard so many stories about how people are separated from their loved ones for 3 years, even if they are clearly not a threat. I fully intend on writing to the president about this sort of thing. Our own president has used drugs in the past and see how he turned out? I'm sure he would understand.

It is a difficult decision but one must live with the choices they make in life. I wish you the best in whatever decision you make because you will have to live with it for the rest of your life.

Oh jeez guys, if EVERYONE admitted their past drug use 100% honestly there would be hardly anyone getting approved to get in this country. The world isn't black and white, and honestly jasman you could use a joint to help you relax a bit. It isn't like the guy is using smack on a regular basis...heck he isn't even a garden variety pot head. Even if he was I'd rather have him as a neighbor than a raging alcoholic.

I am not here to tell you to lie to the medical staff or the consular officer.

Like I said, actions (i.e. doing drugs) have consequences. Seriously.

I'm not stupid and I know that. He's only done it once and he was just hanging out with a friend. I can't live without him for 3 years.

bullshit, i hear that daily from clients of mine..who get tested at work and test positive..he is a liar..so lying to the CO, will be business as usual for him

Yeah a lot of people don't admit how often they really do use, but I'm one in the category where the odd j once or twice a year doesn't bother me. I don't seek it out but if someone has it around I don't mind it to add to an evening of relaxation.

What is interesting is how many closet pot smokers there are in the business world. I've had several collegues admit it to me after a few drinks how they like to relax after a stressful day with a j and a scotch (men) or a cosmo (women).

Edited February 22, 2009 by ginger1981