H1b stamp and marijuana arrest record

[Marijuanatroubles 0]

When filing the H1B petition itself they don't ask for that information, so I was never asked for it. 

[Boiler 45,486]

You did not think it might be relevant? Time to make a call.

[Merrytooth 5,748]

1 hour ago, Marijuanatroubles said:

When filing the H1B petition itself they don't ask for that information, so I was never asked for it. 

 

You do know you need to fill up online DS-160 form for H1B stamping at US consulate?

 

And in DS-160 form, there is a question:

Have you ever been arrested or convicted for any offense or crime, even though subject of a pardon, amnesty, or other similar action?

 

So you will have to disclose your marijuana arrest record.

 

Some got their H1B visa stamping denied at the US consulate due to DUI.

[Marijuanatroubles 0]

1 minute ago, Merrytooth said:

 

You do know you need to fill up online DS-160 form for H1B stamping at US consulate?

 

And in DS-160 form, there is a question:

Have you ever been arrested or convicted for any offense or crime, even though subject of a pardon, amnesty, or other similar action?

 

So you will have to disclose your marijuana arrest record.

 

Some got their H1B visa stamping denied at the US consulate due to DUI.

Hi ,

 

yes I am aware and that is my question exactly. I know I have to disclose it on my DS-160, is there anything I can do to be more prepared for the interview? What are the chances my stamping gets denied?

[Merrytooth 5,748]

I think you will have to discuss this issue with your company lawyer or competent H1B immigration lawyer.

 

Have a Plan B if your H1B is denied (worst case scenario).

 

 

[cd37 229]

3 hours ago, Marijuanatroubles said:

When filing the H1B petition itself they don't ask for that information, so I was never asked for it. 

You do realize that when you go for h1 stamping they run background check. This will definitely show up in that and there is a high probability that it will be rejected. 

[cd37 229]

2 hours ago, Merrytooth said:

 

You do know you need to fill up online DS-160 form for H1B stamping at US consulate?

 

And in DS-160 form, there is a question:

Have you ever been arrested or convicted for any offense or crime, even though subject of a pardon, amnesty, or other similar action?

 

So you will have to disclose your marijuana arrest record.

 

Some got their H1B visa stamping denied at the US consulate due to DUI.

There was an article on murthy.com about this. If you have any kind of criminal record, they can cancel your visa if you are in country and be rejected if you go to embassy for stamp.