Psychological testing K-1 visa interview

[KatieR 0]

Psychological testing K-1 visa interview

 

My fiancé mention that the medical exam that he had smoked weed in the past.  They scheduled a psychological exam before his interview. They are still letting him go to the interview but he won’t know if he’s approved or not until the evaluation has been submitted. Has anyone had a similar experience how long does it take to get approval after the psychological testing. What kind of delays can we expect? We are very nervous that he will be denied because of drug use. But he is not a drug user he’s just tried weed before and thought it was an innocent question

[Greenbaum 12,259]

Just trying it and never using it again, will not get you denied. No one with any certainty can tell you how long the wait will be. And YES thousands have had a similar experience. No big deal.

[SalishSea 17,829]

3 minutes ago, KatieR said:

Psychological testing K-1 visa interview

 

My fiancé mention that the medical exam that he had smoked weed in the past.  They scheduled a psychological exam before his interview. They are still letting him go to the interview but he won’t know if he’s approved or not until the evaluation has been submitted. Has anyone had a similar experience how long does it take to get approval after the psychological testing. What kind of delays can we expect? We are very nervous that he will be denied because of drug use. But he is not a drug user he’s just tried weed before and thought it was an innocent question

Would be helpful to know which consulate.  As I understand it, admitting marijuana use can be a one-year bar to a visa.

[JFH 12,190]

*~*~*question about the medical moved from “K-1 fiancé visa process and procedures” to “embassy discussion”*~*~*

[Greenbaum 12,259]

3 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

Would be helpful to know which consulate.  As I understand it, admitting marijuana use can be a one-year bar to a visa.

Can be. My experience has been limited but most don't get a ban as they are typically,  by their admission, one time user. Most will pass the psych interview and go on to get their visa. This has been the case for the Philippines. 

[SalishSea 17,829]

1 minute ago, Greenbaum said:

Can be. My experience has been limited but most don't get a ban as they are typically,  by their admission, one time user. Most will pass the psych interview and go on to get their visa. This has been the case for the Philippines. 

I see now that the consulate is Bogota.  Maybe others who have gone through that consulate can speak to how much of an issue a one-time use admission will be.