F1 Visa and Drug Abuse

[Rayden 0]

Hey,

i´m going to spend a semester abroad in the US starting August. I have been caught with Marijuana in November 2013 (in Germany). I had to go to court and only got a really low sentence just for owning Marijuana (not selling). Since I was only 18 the Judge said the record about that would get deleted when i turn 21. In the application for the F-1 i got asked: Are you or have you ever been a drug abuser or addict?

What should I answer here? Can you tell me if they can still see the record?

Greetings...

[Merrytooth 5,748]

Answer the truth.

For immigration purposes, a criminal conviction will always exist, no matter whether a court expunges your record or not.

[Adil & Jeanne 296]

Yes, as Germany is quite strict on this and it will appear in a computer trail

and always be honest, getting caught in any misrepresentation is considered a lie and you will get a ban

[Unlockable 7,314]

Obviously the only answer is the truth.

Your records could be found by immigration. It is not the same background check as a summer job with McDonald's. USCIS is very thorough.

[Rayden 0]

Hm okay thanks for your opinions.

Do you think i still got a realistic chance to get the F1 Visa? It´s important for me to finish my bachelor... :/

[canadian_wife 1,808]

You'll only know if you apply, do you HAVE to study in the U.S.? Is it impossible to finish your degree in Germany?

I know some degree programs require an internship or co-op abroad, is your program like that or is this just a dream of yours?

good luck

Edited June 14, 2016 by canadian_wife