hi my case rejected

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my husband came here when he was 7 he has resided here since then he never left the country. He is now 22 I filed the I 130 went through the whole worthless process he was rejected and got stuck in mexico. He was rejected for 3 years because they found marijuana in his system from the medical exam. he isnt addicted hes just stupid n childish he smoked it occasinally. i think it would have been maybe a year and half to 2 years if it hadn't been for that. DOES ANYBODY KNOW FOR SURE IF HE WILL GET MORE TIME even after he's done the 3 years. we went to mexico for the interview most people were getting about 1 to 2 years and sometimes less. the immigration officer told him that all i need to do is send form I-601 and then he can call and reschedule another interview after its been sent off but doesnt I - 601 have to be approved first before he can even be considered for another interview. somebody PLEASE ANSWER ME.

[kitkat1 5]

Drug use is grounds for denial:

Classes of Aliens Ineligible for Visas or Admission.-Except as otherwise provided in this Act, aliens who are inadmissible under the following paragraphs are ineligible to receive visas and ineligible to be admitted to the United States:

(iv) who is determined (in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services) to be a drug abuser or addict, is inadmissible.

It appears you would still need the waiver after the three years due to his illegal presence in the US after the age of 18 which is a ten year ban (based on more than 365 days of illegal presence). It's impossible to know if this will still be necessary or how long processing will take - a lot can change in the world of immigration in three years. (Last year 601 waiver approval was averaging 4 months in Ciudad Juarez, now it's 10 months, and they are trying to reduce it back to 3 months).

I would contact a lawyer to be sure you are clear on the next steps and the requirements of the consulate - I believe they require proof of rehab. after the three years have passed.

Also contact member Heina who is in similar situation at CDJ.

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my husband came here when he was 7 he has resided here since then he never left the country. He is now 22 I filed the I 130 went through the whole worthless process he was rejected and got stuck in mexico. He was rejected for 3 years because they found marijuana in his system from the medical exam. he isnt addicted hes just stupid n childish he smoked it occasinally. i think it would have been maybe a year and half to 2 years if it hadn't been for that. DOES ANYBODY KNOW FOR SURE IF HE WILL GET MORE TIME even after he's done the 3 years. we went to mexico for the interview most people were getting about 1 to 2 years and sometimes less. the immigration officer told him that all i need to do is send form I-601 and then he can call and reschedule another interview after its been sent off but doesnt I - 601 have to be approved first before he can even be considered for another interview. somebody PLEASE ANSWER ME.

I want to take the righteous extreme on this because I feel so strongly about this. I have met a couple of woman that are dating friends of mine from other countries. They married an american to get their VISA's here and now they live seperated from them because it was an arranged marriage for purpose of VISA. This bothers me. If you want to enter my country, then follow the rules. Its a selfish act to smoke, not a childish act. As well it is illegal! Personally, I show no sympathy to what happened, there are too many people who are willing to follow laws and be good citizens to enter our country, and cannot because of long waits or restrictions. Also we have enough drug problems in america let alone to introduce a possible new one or a person who feels they are above the laws. And if he is here illegally, I hope he gets caught and shipped back. My taxes should support legal, law following people.

[kitkat1 5]

I want to take the righteous extreme on this because I feel so strongly about this. I have met a couple of woman that are dating friends of mine from other countries. They married an american to get their VISA's here and now they live seperated from them because it was an arranged marriage for purpose of VISA. This bothers me. If you want to enter my country, then follow the rules. Its a selfish act to smoke, not a childish act. As well it is illegal! Personally, I show no sympathy to what happened, there are too many people who are willing to follow laws and be good citizens to enter our country, and cannot because of long waits or restrictions. Also we have enough drug problems in america let alone to introduce a possible new one or a person who feels they are above the laws. And if he is here illegally, I hope he gets caught and shipped back. My taxes should support legal, law following people.

You are of course entitled to your opinion. But the OP was asking for information regarding what will happen in their quest to get him legal going forward. At least she has tried to do the right thing - she filed the petition, he went to the interview, he was denied due to drug use, and would have been denied due to his illegal presence. She is now looking for help on the next steps on how to make things right. He is in Mexico - he's not in the US illegally. And nothing she posted implies it was an arranged marriage or someone married to an American trying to get a visa - this is a totally different situation.

[John and Sonya 0]

I want to take the righteous extreme on this because I feel so strongly about this. I have met a couple of woman that are dating friends of mine from other countries. They married an american to get their VISA's here and now they live seperated from them because it was an arranged marriage for purpose of VISA. This bothers me. If you want to enter my country, then follow the rules. Its a selfish act to smoke, not a childish act. As well it is illegal! Personally, I show no sympathy to what happened, there are too many people who are willing to follow laws and be good citizens to enter our country, and cannot because of long waits or restrictions. Also we have enough drug problems in america let alone to introduce a possible new one or a person who feels they are above the laws. And if he is here illegally, I hope he gets caught and shipped back. My taxes should support legal, law following people.

You are of course entitled to your opinion. But the OP was asking for information regarding what will happen in their quest to get him legal going forward. At least she has tried to do the right thing - she filed the petition, he went to the interview, he was denied due to drug use, and would have been denied due to his illegal presence. She is now looking for help on the next steps on how to make things right. He is in Mexico - he's not in the US illegally. And nothing she posted implies it was an arranged marriage or someone married to an American trying to get a visa - this is a totally different situation.

Your oppinion, the illegal marriage is just another scenerio of abuse to immigrate to US. She tried, of course, dont blame, but the process did exactly as its suppose, keep out the undesirables.

[kitkat1 5]

Your oppinion, the illegal marriage is just another scenerio of abuse to immigrate to US. She tried, of course, dont blame, but the process did exactly as its suppose, keep out the undesirables.

You're correct that the process did exactly what it was supposed to do - the US obviously doesn't want drug abusers as immigrants. But I don't see where the "illegal marriage" fits in. . .

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my husband came here when he was 7 he has resided here since then he never left the country. He is now 22 I filed the I 130 went through the whole worthless process he was rejected and got stuck in mexico. He was rejected for 3 years because they found marijuana in his system from the medical exam. he isnt addicted hes just stupid n childish he smoked it occasinally. i think it would have been maybe a year and half to 2 years if it hadn't been for that. DOES ANYBODY KNOW FOR SURE IF HE WILL GET MORE TIME even after he's done the 3 years. we went to mexico for the interview most people were getting about 1 to 2 years and sometimes less. the immigration officer told him that all i need to do is send form I-601 and then he can call and reschedule another interview after its been sent off but doesnt I - 601 have to be approved first before he can even be considered for another interview. somebody PLEASE ANSWER ME.

I want to take the righteous extreme on this because I feel so strongly about this. I have met a couple of woman that are dating friends of mine from other countries. They married an american to get their VISA's here and now they live seperated from them because it was an arranged marriage for purpose of VISA. This bothers me. If you want to enter my country, then follow the rules. Its a selfish act to smoke, not a childish act. As well it is illegal! Personally, I show no sympathy to what happened, there are too many people who are willing to follow laws and be good citizens to enter our country, and cannot because of long waits or restrictions. Also we have enough drug problems in america let alone to introduce a possible new one or a person who feels they are above the laws. And if he is here illegally, I hope he gets caught and shipped back. My taxes should support legal, law following people.

that was rather bold of you and shows a lack of empathy, i feel sorry for you. I agree with you all the way on your feelings of it being selfish your right it's selfish not childish because he's a 22 year boy( doesn't believe he's grown) he's a grown man and should no better. I think its rather prejudice and bias of you to make your comments without knowing facts. What about the people who are born here and are murders and rapist, does it justify it because their americans by birth. the only thing about this whole thing that hurts me is that theirs a three year old little girl who asks where her daddy is. He may not have been the nicest person to me but he was a good father to her and she was crazy about her daddy. We didn't get married for his visa I married him out of love and so that hopefully he will be the one bringing the bread to the plate rather than it always being me because i am to god damn tired. when i met him I was a foolish 15 year old girl i was looking to finish high school not looking this much into the future. Sometimes your heart thinks for you ( im guilty of that ) but not marrying for a visa why do it for free when you can make money out of it.

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Drug use is grounds for denial:

Classes of Aliens Ineligible for Visas or Admission.-Except as otherwise provided in this Act, aliens who are inadmissible under the following paragraphs are ineligible to receive visas and ineligible to be admitted to the United States:

(iv) who is determined (in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services) to be a drug abuser or addict, is inadmissible.

It appears you would still need the waiver after the three years due to his illegal presence in the US after the age of 18 which is a ten year ban (based on more than 365 days of illegal presence). It's impossible to know if this will still be necessary or how long processing will take - a lot can change in the world of immigration in three years. (Last year 601 waiver approval was averaging 4 months in Ciudad Juarez, now it's 10 months, and they are trying to reduce it back to 3 months).

I would contact a lawyer to be sure you are clear on the next steps and the requirements of the consulate - I believe they require proof of rehab. after the three years have passed.

Also contact member Heina who is in similar situation at CDJ.

thank you so much for your reply, how do i find Heina, well i'll figure it out im new at this so im still learning whats where. I know I will need to file the waiver but im wondering what the chances of it being denied are. The immigration officer had told him he should be fine as long as he comes back clean but who knows how truthful those immigration officers are. Im reluctant to get a lawyer because the lawyers around here are hungry coyottes. I dont trust any of them out here because there aren't any with good reputations.

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I want to take the righteous extreme on this because I feel so strongly about this. I have met a couple of woman that are dating friends of mine from other countries. They married an american to get their VISA's here and now they live seperated from them because it was an arranged marriage for purpose of VISA. This bothers me. If you want to enter my country, then follow the rules. Its a selfish act to smoke, not a childish act. As well it is illegal! Personally, I show no sympathy to what happened, there are too many people who are willing to follow laws and be good citizens to enter our country, and cannot because of long waits or restrictions. Also we have enough drug problems in america let alone to introduce a possible new one or a person who feels they are above the laws. And if he is here illegally, I hope he gets caught and shipped back. My taxes should support legal, law following people.

You are of course entitled to your opinion. But the OP was asking for information regarding what will happen in their quest to get him legal going forward. At least she has tried to do the right thing - she filed the petition, he went to the interview, he was denied due to drug use, and would have been denied due to his illegal presence. She is now looking for help on the next steps on how to make things right. He is in Mexico - he's not in the US illegally. And nothing she posted implies it was an arranged marriage or someone married to an American trying to get a visa - this is a totally different situation.

Your oppinion, the illegal marriage is just another scenerio of abuse to immigrate to US. She tried, of course, dont blame, but the process did exactly as its suppose, keep out the undesirables.

your so narrow minded and immature. It's to bad that you weren't taught tolerance. the fact that people tolerate each other differences is what makes this country great

[kitkat1 5]

thank you so much for your reply, how do i find Heina, well i'll figure it out im new at this so im still learning whats where. I know I will need to file the waiver but im wondering what the chances of it being denied are. The immigration officer had told him he should be fine as long as he comes back clean but who knows how truthful those immigration officers are. Im reluctant to get a lawyer because the lawyers around here are hungry coyottes. I dont trust any of them out here because there aren't any with good reputations.

Use the advanced search feature to locate Heina by name and send her a private message.

I would at least go to Attorney Laurel Scott's free chat on www.visacentral.net - Wednesdays at 11 am central time. She is very well respected and you need legal advice in your situation.

If you hardship letter is strong with documentation, your waiver will be approved. But that would be after the 3 year ban.

Good luck.

Edited January 7, 2007 by kitkat1

[kitkat1 5]

thank you so much for your reply, how do i find Heina, well i'll figure it out im new at this so im still learning whats where. I know I will need to file the waiver but im wondering what the chances of it being denied are. The immigration officer had told him he should be fine as long as he comes back clean but who knows how truthful those immigration officers are. Im reluctant to get a lawyer because the lawyers around here are hungry coyottes. I dont trust any of them out here because there aren't any with good reputations.

Use the advanced search feature to locate Heina by name and sen her a PM

I would at least go to Attorney Laurel Scott's free chat on www.visacentral.net - Wednesdays at 11 am central time. She is very well respected and you need legal advice in your situation.

If you hardship letter is strong with documentation, your waiver will be approved. But that would be after the 3 year ban.

Good luck.

[John and Sonya 0]

my husband came here when he was 7 he has resided here since then he never left the country. He is now 22 I filed the I 130 went through the whole worthless process he was rejected and got stuck in mexico. He was rejected for 3 years because they found marijuana in his system from the medical exam. he isnt addicted hes just stupid n childish he smoked it occasinally. i think it would have been maybe a year and half to 2 years if it hadn't been for that. DOES ANYBODY KNOW FOR SURE IF HE WILL GET MORE TIME even after he's done the 3 years. we went to mexico for the interview most people were getting about 1 to 2 years and sometimes less. the immigration officer told him that all i need to do is send form I-601 and then he can call and reschedule another interview after its been sent off but doesnt I - 601 have to be approved first before he can even be considered for another interview. somebody PLEASE ANSWER ME.

I want to take the righteous extreme on this because I feel so strongly about this. I have met a couple of woman that are dating friends of mine from other countries. They married an american to get their VISA's here and now they live seperated from them because it was an arranged marriage for purpose of VISA. This bothers me. If you want to enter my country, then follow the rules. Its a selfish act to smoke, not a childish act. As well it is illegal! Personally, I show no sympathy to what happened, there are too many people who are willing to follow laws and be good citizens to enter our country, and cannot because of long waits or restrictions. Also we have enough drug problems in america let alone to introduce a possible new one or a person who feels they are above the laws. And if he is here illegally, I hope he gets caught and shipped back. My taxes should support legal, law following people.

that was rather bold of you and shows a lack of empathy, i feel sorry for you. I agree with you all the way on your feelings of it being selfish your right it's selfish not childish because he's a 22 year boy( doesn't believe he's grown) he's a grown man and should no better. I think its rather prejudice and bias of you to make your comments without knowing facts. What about the people who are born here and are murders and rapist, does it justify it because their americans by birth. the only thing about this whole thing that hurts me is that theirs a three year old little girl who asks where her daddy is. He may not have been the nicest person to me but he was a good father to her and she was crazy about her daddy. We didn't get married for his visa I married him out of love and so that hopefully he will be the one bringing the bread to the plate rather than it always being me because i am to god damn tired. when i met him I was a foolish 15 year old girl i was looking to finish high school not looking this much into the future. Sometimes your heart thinks for you ( im guilty of that ) but not marrying for a visa why do it for free when you can make money out of it.

Tolerance, immature and narrow minded. And what prejudice??? Read your own words, he was here illegally in US since 7 yrs old and broke the law again by smoking dope and got caught!! My oppinion with many others as you will find, is keep him out. We have enough issues with illegal aliens let alone ones who break the law also! My taxes are high enough then to support this!

A person who breaks the law twice and we should allow him to immigrate to America? No thank you. What circumstances is there needed to know? We have a "man" who did not regard the law, USCIS catches him, sends sends him back to Mexico, my hat off to the government for sending him back. And now you are asking how you can get around the system or make it faster to get him here? No thank you. Thats all we need in our country is another drug user. As far as the crime that goes on here, its everywhere, but when caught, I would hope that REAL american would get his due punishment, has nothing to do with what you are asking.

Make a life with the one you love in Mexico, and when his time is up for banning him from coming here, hopefully by then he has grown up and realized there are laws to follow in this country, then I welcome him. Remember, this is my country, not yours or your husband. We welcome honest, law abiding immigrants. My wife is from Ukraine, passed her police background check, passed her medical DRUG FREE!! and plans on contributing to society by becoming a teacher here and pay taxes. I would also assume that since he got deported, that this 22 year old man didnt even have a social security card? So working here illegally as well? If mistaken, then appologize in advance.

What makes America great is not tolerance, is the ability to have open views and express them. But since you are not an American, dont tell me what makes America great and call me narrow minded. Make a life for you, your daughter, and your husband, who I am sure is a good father, in Mexico.

[kitkat1 5]

he was here illegally in US since 7 yrs old

Do you really believe that at age 7 HE was the one who made the choice to come to the US illegally? In fact, illegal presence in the US before the age of 18 holds NO ban. USCIS does not hold children responsible for the actions of their parents

USCIS catches him, sends sends him back to Mexico. since he got deported

NOWHERE did the OP say that he was caught and sent back or deported. He left on his own. . . you might consider giving him an ounce of credit for that.

So working here illegally as well

Obviously this was the case. But the US government forgives illegal work when married to a USC so it's not exactly the biggest issue in this case.

when his time is up for banning him from coming here, hopefully by then he has grown up and realized there are laws to follow in this country,

That's why she posted in the first place -- she is trying to plan appropriately for the next steps when his ban is up.

[John and Sonya 0]

he was here illegally in US since 7 yrs old

Do you really believe that at age 7 HE was the one who made the choice to come to the US illegally? In fact, illegal presence in the US before the age of 18 holds NO ban. USCIS does not hold children responsible for the actions of their parents

USCIS catches him, sends sends him back to Mexico. since he got deported

NOWHERE did the OP say that he was caught and sent back or deported. He left on his own. . . you might consider giving him an ounce of credit for that.

So working here illegally as well

Obviously this was the case. But the US government forgives illegal work when married to a USC so it's not exactly the biggest issue in this case.

when his time is up for banning him from coming here, hopefully by then he has grown up and realized there are laws to follow in this country,

That's why she posted in the first place -- she is trying to plan appropriately for the next steps when his ban is up.

I am not one to get on a soap box, but this really got me pissed off. This all started with her calling the process worthless, its not, IT WORKED!! It kept an undesirable out for three years. It is also obvious that he is an illegal alien as well as his parents. If I am wrong, then I appologize. So, illegal alien, probably him and his parents never paid taxes, used our over-exhausted system, uses drugs and everyone here thinks we should accept it, because its just a mistake and I should be tolerant. Dont think so. This country has a long list of people who want to enter here and be law abiding, taxing paying citizens. But we have many, like above who waste the quota space. The process worked, and she called it worthless????? I challenge her to post a forum and see how many LEGAL AMERICANS would support this or support a person who has no regard for the laws and proper immigration laws to allow them another chance and calls our system worthless.

[kitkat1 5]

I am not one to get on a soap box, but this really got me pissed off. This all started with her calling the process worthless, its not, IT WORKED!! It kept an undesirable out for three years. It is also obvious that he is an illegal alien as well as his parents. If I am wrong, then I appologize. So, illegal alien, probably him and his parents never paid taxes, used our over-exhausted system, uses drugs and everyone here thinks we should accept it, because its just a mistake and I should be tolerant. Dont think so. This country has a long list of people who want to enter here and be law abiding, taxing paying citizens. But we have many, like above who waste the quota space. The process worked, and she called it worthless????? I challenge her to post a forum and see how many LEGAL AMERICANS would support this or support a person who has no regard for the laws and proper immigration laws to allow them another chance and calls our system worthless.

OK - agreed. She called the system worthless when in fact it did exactly what it was supposed to do. No one said his situation should be accepted or even tolerated. But this was not a discussion about illegal aliens in the US. It was a request for assistance regarding the next steps to make things right.