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Tysianna   1

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So I just want to write this to ease some people’s fears about this one year ban for admitting past use of marijuana at the Visa Medical.

 

reading through the forums on this website drove me crazy and had me so scared to think that my fiancé would be denied a visa for a year because he used to smoke in a country where weed is decriminalized smh.

 

i just want to say My fiancé did admit past use at his medical appointment, he admitted to using 3 months prior to the medical and admitted to using once or twice a month(he’s not a heavy smoker) and yes he did have to see a psychiatrist afterwards to determine if he was a drug abuser . 
 

he went to his interview and passed with flying colors , and they took his passport and his medical was received by the consulate AFTER the interview. We were worried that he would not get approved with the administrative processing but his visa was ISSUED. And He is flying out in 2 days. 
 

I can’t say if it was just luck or if it was because the medical wasn’t at the interview for the CO to question him about the drug use , or maybe it’s because there is a new Administration(Biden Administration) ,I just  don’t know. BUT... there are not many success stories for marijuana use and I’m sharing ours.

 

Don’t worry , it may just work out. Don’t keep reading the forums about it because it will drive you crazy and discourage you just like it did for me. 
 

I hope anyone else in this predicament can have the same happy outcome as my fiancé and I.


Keep hope.

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Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   41,771

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Thanks for sharing Good news.....This has nothing to do with the Biden administration.  As it has been for years, Marijuana is not legal federally, and it has always been at the discretion the medical professionals and consulate officer to evaluate each case.  I would caution everyone that any case is subject to a one year ban if the consulate determines.  I'm glad it worked out for you.  Thanks for sharing.  Good luck.

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Ontarkie   14,205

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It has all to do with his medical and psy report.  The CO goes by that and then make their decisions. 

 

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Met Playing Everquest in 2005
Engaged 9-15-2006
K-1 & 4 K-2'S
Filed 05-09-07
Interview 03-12-08
Visa received 04-21-08
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Married 06-21-08
AOS X5
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Ryan H   3,812

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Moved from Process & Procedures to Progress Reports.

Our journey:

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September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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Ugh not my experience. Currently in our 1 year ban that started Nov 2021 -- we have a one year old -- I applied when I was pregnant - we've had one test since the ban. I'm so over this. But yeah who know why you got through and why we didn't. My husband is an artist -- so most likely his public presence and career gave them this impression. Guess we will just keep waiting until Nov. 22 and hope for the best. Wondering if I should even bother and try to applying for a 601 waiver. or if that step comes after "worst case scenario" :( sigh

 

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