Weed & Failing Medical (Jamaica)

[ValerieB 14]

Hello All,

I have a question about weed and if it may or may not impact the results of a medical exam. I've searched google up and down to see if i can secure an answer for this but there isn't a black and white answer.

Jamaica  made weed legal in 2016. Although one of the best things that attract tourist to Jamaica is weed.(Immigration, government, the world knows)- and of course ALOT of states in the USA has decriminalized weed. My Fiance smokes weed, interview is this month. Will the use of weed impact the medical exam results in a negative way and may burn him from getting his visa. What do you guys think? If there is anyone doing a K1 For Jamaica i would love to hear thoughts.

[Highmystic 234]

12 minutes ago, ValerieB said:

Hello All,

I have a question about weed and if it may or may not impact the results of a medical exam. I've searched google up and down to see if i can secure an answer for this but there isn't a black and white answer.

Jamaica  made weed legal in 2016. Although one of the best things that attract tourist to Jamaica is weed.(Immigration, government, the world knows)- and of course ALOT of states in the USA has decriminalized weed. My Fiance smokes weed, interview is this month. Will the use of weed impact the medical exam results in a negative way and may burn him from getting his visa. What do you guys think? If there is anyone doing a K1 For Jamaica i would love to hear thoughts.

Some states have legalized it, either for recreational use or medicinal use.  A word to the wise...   Since his interview and medical is by and for "federal" and not state,   pot may be in issue.  "Federal" law it is illegal.  I have read articles recently where Canadians (where it is normally legal) and entering a State in the US where it is legal,  was question by Federal Immigration if "they ever smoked marijuana... a yes answer (although legal in Canada and the state they are going to) was denied entry in to the US (where as a whole, it illegal).  Unless they do a hair test,  he should not partake and clean up for a urine test.

[bakphx1 789]

Yes, the immigration view on marijuana is that it is illegal and serious enough to cause a one year ban.   No one has mentioned getting a free pass. 

[Boiler 45,558]

Normally it is a year delay for failing the medical.

[ValerieB 14]

41 minutes ago, Highmystic said:

Some states have legalized it, either for recreational use or medicinal use.  A word to the wise...   Since his interview and medical is by and for "federal" and not state,   pot may be in issue.  "Federal" law it is illegal.  I have read articles recently where Canadians (where it is normally legal) and entering a State in the US where it is legal,  was question by Federal Immigration if "they ever smoked marijuana... a yes answer (although legal in Canada and the state they are going to) was denied entry in to the US (where as a whole, it illegal).  Unless they do a hair test,  he should not partake and clean up for a urine test.

Thank you for this answer

[TBoneTX 45,329]

Thread is moved from the K-1 Process forum to the Embassy/Consulate forum -- topic involves that phase.

[geowrian 22,337]

Yup, 1 year ban is the typical result for somebody who has recently used pot. They may require testing during and/or after that period to ensure he remains clean.

 

13 hours ago, Highmystic said:

Unless they do a hair test,  he should not partake and clean up for a urine test.

Won't really matter as they will ask about drug use anyway. Plus there can be physical signs of past usage, like in Jamaica I've been told they will check your hands since many people "grind" it in their hands and it leaves marks as a result (oh, the things you learn on VJ...).

[Ben&Zian 4,398]

Just always be honest when asked questions. Think if you answer "No" to prior use and then they find out you have. Way worse than just being upfront about it to begin with.

[Unlockable 7,314]

@ValerieB

 

This is a common question on here. Many people think that because marijuana use is legal in their country or in some states in the US that it won't effect their medical. Unfortunately, that is not the case.

 

If he fails the medical. It is not the end of the world. He will likely be given a one year ban where he would have to stay clean (his proof would be periodic drug testing). After the year is up, he can continue with the case.

[Loki_Go 126]

I would never, ever lie to immigration. I would also never advise anyone else to do so. If you think a year ban is terrible, imagine a lifetime one.

 

[Devy and Lynette 46]

1 hour ago, Ben&Zian said:

Just always be honest when asked questions. Think if you answer "No" to prior use and then they find out you have. Way worse than just being upfront about it to begin with.

I soooo agree!!

 

[Devy and Lynette 46]

Marijuana stays in your system for a long time, you should tell them yes, let him stop doing and clean himself up and then try again, they WILL find out, it's so many other ways now than just a urine test, so lying about it will cause you major consequences if they find out.

[COUSA 8]

13 minutes ago, NuestraUnion said:

Doesn't matter. A lie is a lie. And lying about marijuana use it can have the same consequences as lying about past felony convictions. What YOU believe on which lie is bigger doesn't matter. Also, your last sentence contradicts your points. If it is not a big deal then why even lie about it at all?

So if I used cannabis in 19 85 I should tell them that? I mean I won't be in that position of being interviewed and ask if I use cannabis, I mean living on Jamaica they are probably assuming you do use cannabis.

[Boiler 45,558]

8 minutes ago, COUSA said:

So if I used cannabis in 19 85 I should tell them that? I mean I won't be in that position of being interviewed and ask if I use cannabis, I mean living on Jamaica they are probably assuming you do use cannabis.

Not sure about PI and I do not remember being asked but certainly a common question for some Consulate medicals.

[geowrian 22,337]

22 minutes ago, COUSA said:

So if I used cannabis in 19 85 I should tell them that? I mean I won't be in that position of being interviewed and ask if I use cannabis, I mean living on Jamaica they are probably assuming you do use cannabis.

If asked (not all places ask), then yes you would tell them. They may or may not want follow-up testing or an evaluation, and it may or may not result in a temporary ban (they do have discretion).

Minor usage that long ago likely would not be an issue. Somebody trying it as a kid probably would not be an issue (I've seen some pass fine with this, and not others). Somebody who fairly recently used it recreationally would likely have a ban to confirm they are no longer an active user.

Edited March 6, 2018 by geowrian