VWP entry denied, applying for a B2 while waiting for divorce to be final and apply for K1?

[UnaMexicana 153]

I like you, OP. The light-heartedly way of your responses, even to the snarky comments... And your review of the "hotel".

I really hope things work out for you and your bf.

Una Mexicana

[Anitafeliz 1,133]

She is very nice

[teanet 20]

That's very nicely said (and accurate )

They told us (there was another guy from the Netherlands who ended up on the same flight as me) that they will pick us up around midnight and take us to the detention center. Nothing allowed (they took my scarf and his shoelaces) and they said it will be cold. When the two officers arrived, they were quite civil, explained that they know we are not criminals, but that they help the CBP out. They put us in a police van (crazy metal thing like from a movie) and drove us about 30 mins downtown. We got searched and each put in a room of approx 22x25 feet, metal benches all around, two phone boots, two toilets (open, of course), crazy loud A/C and not loud enough TV, plus permanent light. The longest 5 hours of my life, I can tell you. I read all the posters about 5 times. The nice thing was that we got some good snack (sandwiches, banana, apple juice) which was a nice change from ramen noodles at the airport. And that I was alone in the room. Otherwise - I wouldn't recommend this hotel again. Neither their limo service. To loud inside, although I guess the bullet-proofness makes up for it.

I work for detention center so I can only imagine how you had to feel, glad it was only over night. I dont have advice but good luck and hopefully the divorce will be done soon. I dont see too many Czech people here so its nice to see somebody from Czech. And about the money, that is really good money for Czech Republic wages.

[jkb11 26]

Were you served a I-867A form?

[Boiler 45,486]

Shame you could not review on Tripadvisor.

Or can you?

[kc214 8]

I think you should try. Just always be honest. You really don't have much to lose.

[randomstairs 303]

Just wait for the divorce and get the K1. It'll be less hassle, you'll get more sleep and you'll be a step closer to the real thing. Good luck!

[HanaBel 14]

Were you served a I-867A form?

Yes, I was.

And I realized I was big ### fat stupid, when the officer asked me about drugs. I said no. He asked about marijuana and I admitted to smoking in the past, but saying it is legal in my country. (which it is) However, I was refused "because I do not appear to be a bona fide visitor", not because of using drugs in the past.

So...I guess B2 is totally off the table now And I don't think i want to go through another 56 hours of long flights and even longer waiting time in the miracle case I get approved for visa but stopped at POE due to past admission.

Now, I have not used marijuana for about 5 years, but since it is on the record, I will now have to disclose it every time, I guess. I searched through here and I know it can lead to a 1 year ban on the K-1, but I plan to be proactive and get tested on my own (to prove that I have been clean prior the medical) and get character letters from people within and outside the US. It shouldn't be a problem to get those. I can also list my past employment - I worked for the Czech government. I think I may even apply for a security clearance on top of getting a clean criminal record (I have never been arrested or interrogated). It may add some extra money, but I will do whatever it takes to be with my man

Anyhow, according to my research, my use does not fall under Class A condition.

This is just so so stupid, but he asked a direct question and I couldn't lie, nor did I think it would be a big issue since it is legal to smoke in my country. Well, lesson learned.

So I just added one more ####### hurdle to our process. Hopefully it will turn out to be OK, my bf is talking to an immigration lawyer tm so we will have more on this.

And we discussed potential other countries to live in He has dual citizenship, UK and US.

Edited May 18, 2016 by HanaBel

[HanaBel 14]

Shame you could not review on Tripadvisor.

Or can you?

Hehe, I could try

Btw I think it's really stupid that they send you to a detention center. I would be happy to pay for a hotel at the airport and it's not like I would run away into LA without my visa. Also the ban to use phones or anything is kinda silly. But I understand. Again, I hold nothing against them taking me out. Just a few suggestion on maybe improving the treatment

[HanaBel 14]

I like you, OP. The light-heartedly way of your responses, even to the snarky comments... And your review of the "hotel".

I really hope things work out for you and your bf.

Una Mexicana

Awww...thank you. <3

Well, there is nothing to gain in being aggressive or negative. It is what it is, I know where we stand (relationship-wise) and we have a plan to move forward.

Now, the divorce needs to be finalized soon. Anything before that is just meah...

[MacUK 983]

Hehe, I could try

Btw I think it's really stupid that they send you to a detention center. I would be happy to pay for a hotel at the airport and it's not like I would run away into LA without my visa. Also the ban to use phones or anything is kinda silly. But I understand. Again, I hold nothing against them taking me out. Just a few suggestion on maybe improving the treatment

Because there are people who WOULD just run away in to the city without their visa and live 'off-grid'.

[jkb11 26]

I'll repost, as my previous post was mangled and I don't have permission to edit it now.

Yes, I was.

That carries a 5-year ban.

And I realized I was big ### fat stupid, when the officer asked me about drugs. I said no. He asked about marijuana and I admitted to smoking in the past, but saying it is legal in my country. (which it is) However, I was refused "because I do not appear to be a bona fide visitor", not because of using drugs in the past.

You have drug use on record now.

And we discussed potential other countries to live in He has dual citizenship, UK and US.

You can live anywhere within EU, in this case.

[HanaBel 14]

I'll repost, as my previous post was mangled and I don't have permission to edit it now.

That carries a 5-year ban.

You have drug use on record now.

You can live anywhere within EU, in this case.

Actually, it is just I-187, no A, and since I was not removed, just refused entry, I believe there is no ban involved. It doesn´t state so on the form either, it just says I need to apply for the proper visa next time.

I am aware of the drug use issue and you can see my post about that in a new topic from today. I know I screwed up, as you can tell from my post.

And I am an EU citizen as well - so yeah, Europe would be the simplest. Let´s hope it does not come to that.

Thanks for your responses, though.

[yuna628 9,676]

You will certainly have the right under free movement to fairly easily live with him in the UK or anywhere else in the EU, however that may be complicated by the Brexit vote in the future. Let's hope it doesn't come to that.

Edited May 18, 2016 by yuna628

[HanaBel 14]

That carries a 5-year ban.

How would I know?