Admitted to trying mj once at SLEC

[Erasertop 0]

Hi, I am really disappointed with myself for admitting to trying marijuana once at my medical at st.lukes today..I was referred to a psych eval and all i read about it is that they got a ban..I really wanna be with my wife when she leaves for the u.s.. Is there any implications on my application because of this? I tried it once 10 years ago and never did it again.. I really need some feedbacks on what will happen to me and my application.. My psych eval is on feb 1, and our interview is scheduled on feb 9..please help me.. I really need some feedbacks..thank you.

[Erasertop 0]

Hi! I admitted to trying mj once at my medical at slec, they referred me to a psych eval..i don't know whats gonna happen..all i read about is that those who admitted gets a 1 yr ban or a lifetime ban.. I don't know what to do..I tried mj once 10 yrs ago..and now ita gonna ruin my future.

[Chris Duffy 1,257]

How do you know it was weed?  Maybe it was dirt weed or K2 or oregano.  I would have to have it sampled in a lab first in order to admit I had done something like that.

 

Other than that now of days it no big deal, I have read now of days you do the evaluation and then get approved.

 

Back around 2008 and before admitting drug use was a automatic lifetime ban from the USEM.

 

 

[Erasertop 0]

2 minutes ago, Chris Duffy said:

How do you know it was weed?  Maybe it was dirt weed or K2 or oregano.  I would have to have it sampled in a lab first in order to admit I had done something like that.

 

Other than that now of days it no big deal, I have read now of days you do the evaluation and then get approved.

 

Back around 2008 and before admitting drug use was a automatic lifetime ban from the USEM.

 

 

Thanks..im really worried that im gonna get denied because of it.

 

[Chris Duffy 1,257]

9 minutes ago, Erasertop said:

Thanks..im really worried that im gonna get denied because of it.

 

You will be fine.  Look at the other threads in this section about people admitting weed use.  Use the search function

[Longingfor 195]

I am sure the question asked was whether or not you use mj. There is a clear difference between using and trying. So I would not worry. You have to be keen to what is asked of you. 

[Unlockable 7,314]

You told the truth. You should NEVER be disappointed in telling the truth.

 

Too many people want to lie, cheat, and steal for immigration. Own up to it. It is not the end of the world. If you get a ban, it will suck, but at least you still have a chance to immigrate. Heck you may not even get a ban.

 

Just be proud of yourself for being an honest person.

[Unlockable 7,314]

18 minutes ago, Longingfor said:

I am sure the question asked was whether or not you use mj. There is a clear difference between using and trying. So I would not worry. You have to be keen to what is asked of you. 

From the comments on past members who have gone through this, the question is usually asked if a person has used any drugs in their life, past or present. Also, it is sometimes asked multiple times in different ways.

 

Even one use 10 years ago can still result in a ban, it is not the end of the world like the OP is making it out to be. Those who have gone through the ban did so and eventually ended up with a visa.

 

There are a couple of cases where a one time use did not end up with a ban. So the best thing for the OP to do now is to wait and see what happens.

 

And continue being honest.

[Boiler 45,265]

Usually a year ban.

[Chris Duffy 1,257]

Just now, Boiler said:

Usually a year ban.

It was lifetime ban in Philippines a few years ago.

 

Now you just have to do Psychiatric Evaluations  and you get approved.

 

If you had been married before, and if you had an abortion, or if you have scars on your arms then you also get Psychiatric Evaluations  in Philippines Medical.

[Erasertop 0]

11 minutes ago, Chris Duffy said:

It was lifetime ban in Philippines a few years ago.

 

Now you just have to do Psychiatric Evaluations  and you get approved.

 

If you had been married before, and if you had an abortion, or if you have scars on your arms then you also get Psychiatric Evaluations  in Philippines Medical.

You give me hope chris! Thank you..

[Hank_ 9,174]

5 hours ago, Erasertop said:

Hi! I admitted to trying mj once at my medical at slec, they referred me to a psych eval..i don't know whats gonna happen..all i read about is that those who admitted gets a 1 yr ban or a lifetime ban.. I don't know what to do..I tried mj once 10 yrs ago..and now ita gonna ruin my future.

Not sure how old of info you are reading (must be rather old), but no one I know of in the past 5 years has been banned for smoking weed.   I know of close to a dozen (a couple within the past few months)  that have passed through here that did their psych eval, completed their interviews and are now happily living in the USA.   

 

Relax.    

[Erasertop 0]

3 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

Not sure how old of info you are reading (must be rather old), but no one I know of in the past 5 years has been banned for smoking weed.   I know of close to a dozen (a couple within the past few months)  that have passed through here that did their psych eval, completed their interviews and are now happily living in the USA.   

 

Relax.    

Thank u sir.. I really wanna be with my wife and leave for the u.s together.. She was crying earlier because of me.. I can't sleep thinking about it.

[Hank_ 9,174]

3 minutes ago, Erasertop said:

Thank u sir.. I really wanna be with my wife and leave for the u.s together.. She was crying earlier because of me.. I can't sleep thinking about it.

Do relax .. tell you wife to relax as well .. nothing to get stressed or upset about.  

 

A few of these people that have come through here have kept in contact with me, and all are doing just fine. 

 

Truly ... relax.  Answer the questions at the psych eval honestly .. then move on with life.     The embassy will not question you on this during the interview .. at least to date they have not.

 

Here is one person I found on a quick search that I still hear from  ... as you will see he is in the USA and doing just fine.

 

 

[TBoneTX 44,997]

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