DS156 Question wording - help!

[Mary&Trev 0]

We're filling out our DS156 and came across this....all under the same answer button

Have you ever been arrested or convicted for any offense or crime, even though subject of a pardon, amnesty or other similar legal action? Have you ever unlawfully distributed or sold a controlled substance(drug), or been a prostitute or procurer for prostitutes?

How are we supposed to answer that? He has a summary offence from 1985 but it certainly wasn't one of the crimes they list!

And then this:

Have you ever been refused admission to the U.S., or been the subject of a deportation hearing or sought to obtain or assist others to obtain a visa, entry into the U.S., or any other U.S. immigration benefit by fraud or willful misrepresentation or other unlawful means? Have you attended a U.S. public elementary school on student F status or a public secondary school after November 30, 1996 without reimbursing the school?

He was "turned away" once, they wanted proof of his ties to Canada and proof that his "crime" was a summary offence. Does that constitute being refused admission?

Thanks a bunch!

Mary & Trev

Edited June 13, 2007 by Mary&Trev

[Keisha 0]

I think you should answer "Yes" if any of these questions apply to you.

Under the list of questions on the form it says "While a Yes answer does not automatically signify ineligibility for a visa, if you answered Yes you may be required to personally appear before a consular officer." Which is, you guys just show them your paperwork and explain the reason for being turned down. I read posts of people here who had been turned down at a POE and got their visas.

Maybe you can attach a continuation sheet to your 156 and bring it with you for an interview. Good luck!

[lynamon 0]

Answer as honestly as you can ...

[Mary&Trev 0]

Have to answer yes since part of each applies. Guess I'm just really kind of stunned by what they're grouping together.

Thanks!!!