B2 visa application

[LOGAN1209 0]

Hi everyone,

I would like a little help/ insight on the following matter :

- My partner and I are (hopefully) visiting my family in the US this coming Xmas

HOWEVER :

- He was arrested twice for the following reasons :
drunk and disorderly (which he got a penalty notice/ fine for) whilst he was at university
possession (which led to NFA : No Further Action) as too little evidence was found (he was 17).
- He is English with a valid passport
- He has applied for a B2 visa inc. his arrests and has asked for a police certificate to prove he was not convicted of any offence.

The tickets have been bought for the 21st of December 2015.

Could anyone advise on the possible outcome? (i.e would his visa get rejected/ would it take over 60 days?)

Thank you in advance for your time and help,

Milena.

[Penguin_ie 5,996]

How old is he now? Was the posession hash, or something like heroin?

[LOGAN1209 0]

How old is he now? Was the posession hash, or something like heroin?

Hi There,

Thank you very much for your reply!

He is now 21 - fresh graduate with an Honours degree in PPE.

He had marijuana (less than 1g)

Looking forward to your message

[Penguin_ie 5,996]

Considering he was "only" arrested, and not actually convicted of anything, and it was 4 years ago, I think his chances are pretty good.

One way or the other, they will likely make a decision at the interview, so you shouldn't have to wait too long.

[LOGAN1209 0]

Hopefully you are right - it'd be a shame

Thank you so much for your help

[az2014 381]

Why did you buy a ticket before having the visa?

At the interview he will find out if he needs a waiver of ineligibility.

If he needs a waiver you will be lucky to get it in 6 months let alone 6 weeks, currently taking about 8 months.

Edited October 28, 2015 by az2014

[LOGAN1209 0]

Why did you buy a ticket before having the visa?

At the interview he will find out if he needs a waiver of ineligibility.

If he needs a waiver you will be lucky to get it in 6 months let alone 6 weeks, currently taking about 8 months.

Hi there,

Thanks for replying.

A few things :

1) Will they not consider his age at the time? (i.e 17/ minor?) It was clearly a mistake

2) He was arrested but not convicted of anything in either cases. And was basically let go (No further action)

3) Overall, should they not acknowledge his situation? He is a young graduate, with a very good degree/ grade, trying to visit his partner's family?

Thanks again for your time

Edited October 28, 2015 by LOGAN1209

[MacUK 983]

Hi there,

Thanks for replying.

A few things :

1) Will they not consider his age at the time? (i.e 17/ minor?) It was clearly a mistake

2) He was arrested but not convicted of anything in either cases. And was basically let go (No further action)

3) Overall, should they not acknowledge his situation? He is a young graduate, with a very good degree/ grade, trying to visit his partner's family?

Thanks again for your time

To be honest with you, those things 'could' be seen as negative when applying for a tourist visa.

Young person with degree and presumably no long term employment history who could probably find easy employment in the US with a USC partner.

They could assume that he could easily decide to stay in the US and that could cause a denial. He has to show reasons for him returning home after his trip.

The UK isn't a high fraud country so he's got a reasonable chance of getting the visa but it's never a good idea to buy tickets before you have the visa in hand. The embassy guidelines specifically warn against that.

Edited October 28, 2015 by MacUK

[LOGAN1209 0]

You are totally right about the tickets! To be honest with you, I just had the ESTA in mind as this is all I personally require.

He is fully employed in the financial sector - so this is out of the question. Plus we are very happy in London - it is great on that side of the world too!

We will see, tickets are refundable - we might have to wait until April and it will make out 5 years.

[MacUK 983]

You are totally right about the tickets! To be honest with you, I just had the ESTA in mind as this is all I personally require.

He is fully employed in the financial sector - so this is out of the question. Plus we are very happy in London - it is great on that side of the world too!

We will see, tickets are refundable - we might have to wait until April and it will make out 5 years.

So you're not a US Citizen yourself? I assumed you was when you said you were visiting your family in the US.

That works out a bit better in his favour.

[LOGAN1209 0]

So you're not a US Citizen yourself? I assumed you was when you said you were visiting your family in the US.

That works out a bit better in his favour.

No, my mum has moved there in 2008.

Well, thank you very much for exchanging your thoughts! Your help was much appreciated

[Boiler 45,952]

He was not approved by ESTA, why?

For drugs they do not need a conviction, reason to believe would be enough.

All you can do now is wait and see.