VISA denied due to drug conviction

[Unidentified 2,930]

If the CO denied your K1 visa then its on records. Going to the US as a visitor with intention to marry knowing that your K1 was denied, I doubt it is going to be helpful. If you do make it to the US and hire a lawyer, then you better be prepared for a long haul and lots of money to spend on a lawyer...

I wish that a moderator or Admin can make comments on this issue just to make it clear.

She is the USC and she's talking about going to Sweden and get married and file for CR1. Why would moderators and admins comment on something that they don't know the details of?

OP sounds more and more like you should think twice about getting married if you don't want to live in Sweden because it's starting to sounds like that's your option at this point.

[pch1 64]

She is the USC and she's talking about going to Sweden and get married and file for CR1. Why would moderators and admins comment on something that they don't know the details of?

OP sounds more and more like you should think twice about getting married if you don't want to live in Sweden because it's starting to sounds like that's your option at this point.

My bad, I thought it was the other way around where the fiance will travel to the US and get married.

Never mind my post then...That was a mistake on my part! Thanks for bringing it up to my attention!

[Unidentified 2,930]

My bad, I thought it was the other way around where the fiance will travel to the US and get married.

Never mind my post then...That was a mistake on my part! Thanks for bringing it up to my attention!

No worries, it happens

[N-o-l-a 7,167]

Unless there are some issues relating to the conviction and EU rights of free movement, Sweden isn't the only option. They should have the option of anywhere in the EU and Norway once married. Something to think about, for sure.

[Gc&dl 4]

Thanks for all the replies guys.. Alright he was convicted with use of amphetamine, which he couldve technically appealed to but didn't give a at the moment cuz he never knew that he would even get into a situation where he would fall in love with the girl over seas. He was given a fine and the only reason he got convicted was that he admitted. The court record said it was a minor offense. Even so I don't think it matters. Also, he was clear at the medical, he had 2 papers from his psychiatrist that he was well. He has record of recommendations. Conviction happend more than 3 yrs ago. No record of anything ever since.

PS. People who would say why fall in love with a person that has a drug record... You dont know our story or anyone else's story so don't be judgmental. Proceed on your own. I only want to see people who are willing to help and not those who will judge. Thank you.

[Boiler 45,541]

So the US is out, will you be moving to Sweden?

[Jawaree 717]

Any hard drugs will deem a person ineligible for an immigrant visa =lifetime bars/no waiver

even a reason to believe can keep the person permanently, unless they get a D3 waiver which

is very hard to get & impossible almost if the applicant had prior intent to live in ,or have lived

in the US ....this would be temporary visa with a purpose only.

The atty can do an AO depending on the facts of your case , otherwise there are no appeals here.

Until Congress changes this law USCIS is standing firmly on it. Getting marry will not change the

outcome......If you have a big bankroll google/call atty Karl Shusterman. he has worked a few

pricey magic in the past but will say if he can or cant upfront...goodluck

[Transborderwife 4,666]

Well...enjoy Sweden

[canadian_wife 1,822]

I'm sorry, but it does matter. Regardless of the laws in Sweden or the time since the conviction, it is up to the U.S. to determine if it matters. Further, he knowingly lied on his ESTA application when it came to the drug conviction part.

so this is a hole I'm not sure you can get out of. What are your plans now? I know your practice is in the U.S. but what do you intend to do?

Good luck

[Gc&dl 4]

Looks like were gonna look into moving in to canada. Any thoughts??? ?

[Boiler 45,541]

Looks like were gonna look into moving in to canada. Any thoughts??? ?

Can he get in? I thought Canada was more strict than the US?

[Unidentified 2,930]

Looks like were gonna look into moving in to canada. Any thoughts??? ?

If US won't let someone with a history of drugs in I doubt Canada will. Check if he is allowed to move within the EU with a drug history and find a nice country there if Sweden is not good enough.

[Transborderwife 4,666]

Can he get in? I thought Canada was more strict than the US?

They are indeed

[canadian_wife 1,822]

Yes, Canada is tougher on drug convictions than the U.S. Even a D.U.I can make one ineligible.

Good luck

[Gc&dl 4]

I've looked into it, if the record is expunged and if 5 years have passed then they give you a chance and not necessarily inadmissible, it's not like here in the US one time even how minor it is they dont give anyone chances. Also if you have been deemed rehabilitated. Etc.. There are ways.. Unlike in the US it's absolute.. Hopefully immigration laws would be more reasonable in the following years.. As people with more major crimes can enter and some who are good cannot.

Edited May 19, 2016 by Gc&dl