AOS and Past Drug Use

[Stacyyy 23]

So I'm pretty nervous and I haven't even filed to adjust my status yet. I have past drug use history, and it was fine for the K-1 visa because I am not a current user, have no criminal record and had everything I needed to prove that.

On the I-485 the questions that says, "Have you EVER, in or outside the United States: Knowingly committed any crime of moral turpitude or a drug-related offense for which you have not been arrested?" I obviously have to say yes as using drugs is a drug related offense. I plan on submitting a letter explaining and copies of all the evidence I already provided for the K-1 medical exam, as well as another character reference letter from my husband.

I want to believe that it's all going to be fine but I'm so worried about the interview. Is this going to be enough? Am I going to need an attorney? Although I would be okay with it I don't think I'll be one of the people who gets an interview waiver! I would appreciate anyone's thoughts.

Edited February 7, 2014 by Stacy and Andrew

[Hypnos 6,576]

Consult an experienced immigration attorney before you file.

[Stevephoto 230]

Consult an experienced immigration attorney before you file.

[P A U L 14]

just so i don't create a new thread on a sorta related topic...

I (petitioner) had to do community service for a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge (which was actually reduced to an infraction thanks to Arnauld Schwarzwhatever). do i need to take court documentation to my wife's AOS interview? the note they sent in the mail about bringing all arrest/police/court documentation...they said "if you" and i'm not certain if they are referring to the beneficiary to us.

[Hypnos 6,576]

The beneficiary only.

Provided the petitioner has no AWA-related issues then USCIS won't care about it.

[P A U L 14]

what is AWA?

[Hypnos 6,576]

The Adam Walsh Act; it specifies that US citizens and LPRs cannot petition for certain visas if they have been convicted of certain crimes, usually involving sexual activity with minors.

[P A U L 14]

excellent. nothing to do with me

[Stacyyy 23]

The beneficiary only.

Provided the petitioner has no AWA-related issues then USCIS won't care about it.

If that's the case and my situation is not related to that, and I've already been fine to this point then wouldn't I be okay for the AOS too? Without consulting an attorney?

[Hypnos 6,576]

No, since you have drug issues which may render you inadmissible. Speaking to an attorney in your case is highly recommended.

[P A U L 14]

when i had questions that i couldn't find an answer to on visajourney, i contacted a few lawyers, and among the many i contacted this lawyer was the only one that gave me a comprehensive email response without trying to sell me her services nor try and scare me into hiring a lawyer at all. she was very nice and helpful.

http://www.visa2america.com/about_us.html < this link works.

http://www.visa2america.com < going here does not load at the moment, may change in the morning?

give her a shout

edit: i think i may have spoken to her on the phone? anyway, she was helpful and did not try and sell me anything.

Edited February 10, 2014 by P A U L

[Stacyyy 23]

No, since you have drug issues which may render you inadmissible. Speaking to an attorney in your case is highly recommended.

Thank you for your advice; I will follow it.

when i had questions that i couldn't find an answer to on visajourney, i contacted a few lawyers, and among the many i contacted this lawyer was the only one that gave me a comprehensive email response without trying to sell me her services nor try and scare me into hiring a lawyer at all. she was very nice and helpful.

http://www.visa2america.com/about_us.html < this link works.

http://www.visa2america.com < going here does not load at the moment, may change in the morning?

give her a shout

edit: i think i may have spoken to her on the phone? anyway, she was helpful and did not try and sell me anything.

Thank you! I will contact this attorney and see what she says.

[Joui 6]

Hi everyone? Any update with this stacy?? Did everything go well?

Im in the same situation... I admitted trying marijuana when i was younger but only once and passed my psychological evaluation.. Question is should i say yes to the question in the AOS form? And if yes, should i really hire a lawyer??

What did you do and how did it fare? Hope to hear from you soon. Happy new year!

[melanieuk 19]

Hi everyone? Any update with this stacy?? Did everything go well?

Im in the same situation... I admitted trying marijuana when i was younger but only once and passed my psychological evaluation.. Question is should i say yes to the question in the AOS form? And if yes, should i really hire a lawyer??

What did you do and how did it fare? Hope to hear from you soon. Happy new year!

Didn't you start a topic about this already?

[Joui 6]

My thread was about past drug use FOR the interview only. I nust updated it with what to do come adjustment of status.

My post here is about asking stacy what happened. Anything wrong with that???