Medical examination for B1 tourist visa UK

[JFH 12,191]

24 minutes ago, Boiler said:

On a more positive note the B applications asks about current drug use and they still approved him for a waiver.

Yes, that’s promising for future applicants who may be reading this.

[SusieQQQ 11,587]

39 minutes ago, Boiler said:

On a more positive note the B applications asks about current drug use and they still approved him for a waiver.

OP we are correct to assume this was answered truthfully?

 

Unfortunately the US is very unforgiving of drug violations. You’re lucky that he was even recommended for a waiver in the first place. 

[Sarahcad28 0]

Just now, SusieQQQ said:

OP we are correct to assume this was answered truthfully?

 

Unfortunately the US is very unforgiving of drug violations. You’re lucky that he was even recommended for a waiver in the first place. 

It was 10 years ago, he hasn’t been in trouble since. Thanks 

[Boiler 46,034]

Good to hear, lying on the application can have much more serious effects.

[Crazy Cat 42,215]

4 minutes ago, Sarahcad28 said:

It was 10 years ago, he hasn’t been in trouble since. Thanks 

Please let us know the outcome of this B2 application.  Your experience will be valuable to others.

[JFH 12,191]

8 minutes ago, Sarahcad28 said:

It was 10 years ago, he hasn’t been in trouble since. Thanks 

She was asking about the current drug use. How was this question answered on the DS-160?

[SalishSea 18,125]

I have never seen a medical be required for a visitor visa.  Is that a new thing?

[Boiler 46,034]

5 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

I have never seen a medical be required for a visitor visa.  Is that a new thing?

Well it is not common but has always happened to my knowledge where there could be a specific issue the Consulate needs additional guidance on, as in this case. The CO's are not medically trained.

[JFH 12,191]

47 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

I have never seen a medical be required for a visitor visa.  Is that a new thing?

I’ve seen a few lately where drug use is a factor. 

[Boiler 46,034]

44 minutes ago, JFH said:

I’ve seen a few lately where drug use is a factor. 

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[designguy 1,179]

I think it's worth pointing out that cannabis is a Schedule I drug on the same level as heroin, lsd, and meth. That is the highest classification by the US government. In fact cocaine is lower on the schedule than marijuana. If he fails the drug test he is unlikely to receive the visa. 

[JFH 12,191]

33 minutes ago, designguy said:

I think it's worth pointing out that cannabis is a Schedule I drug on the same level as heroin, lsd, and meth. That is the highest classification by the US government. In fact cocaine is lower on the schedule than marijuana. If he fails the drug test he is unlikely to receive the visa. 

And yet the CO approved him for a waiver despite admitting to current use of marijuana (OP confirmed that this question was answered truthfully on the DS-160). 
 

Interesting...

[SusieQQQ 11,587]

4 hours ago, Sarahcad28 said:

It was 10 years ago, he hasn’t been in trouble since. Thanks 

Generally for immigration only one offense of possession only (<30g) of marijuana longer than 15 years ago is waiverable; like I said, with 10 years for a class A drug, he’s lucky. 
 

 

[JFH 12,191]

5 hours ago, Sarahcad28 said:

It was 10 years ago, he hasn’t been in trouble since. Thanks 

Because he hasn’t been caught. By your own admission he has repeatedly broken the law since then and continues to do so

(you said he “smokes”... present tense).

 

Good luck. I hope you haven’t paid a non-refundable deposit on your planned trip. 

Edited January 18, 2020 by JFH

[Duke & Marie 1,389]

5 hours ago, Jorgedig said:

I have never seen a medical be required for a visitor visa.  Is that a new thing?

I’d say it’s because he noted on the application his prior charges.. 

 

likely they wanna test to see if he’s clean and learnt his lesson..