Should I assume automatic denial over marijuana possession 15 years ago?

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I have seen people who have misused the VWP get a pass on the ESTA question

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19 minutes ago, ajankie5 said:

That’s my opinion. I’m entitled to it

Nobody said you’re not.

19 minutes ago, ajankie5 said:

it. And according to THREE separate lawyers, having two children is more than a fertility thing. Whoever said that was just wrong

Ok, ask those lawyers how come couples without children get approved daily. Btw, lawyers do make horrible mistakes and mess up cases big time too. We see them here every day. 
 

 

21 minutes ago, ajankie5 said:

He didn’t declare it on his ETSA because every police report and record I’ve jumped though hoops for states he didn’t have a conviction and had to pay a mear $150.00 and walk away

But yet on your original post you said he didn’t declare it because he was a minor and thought it didn’t matter. What I’m saying is, without having a clear, honest argument on your side it might be very hard to win this battle. 

 

22 minutes ago, ajankie5 said:

But in Australia it’s a slap on the wrist.

But you’re planning to move to the US, so what Australia does with their laws doesn’t really matter here. 

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20 minutes ago, ajankie5 said:

 

Both children were born in Australia but received duel citizenship and CRBA within weeks of birth. The reason being Australia was always a temporary living arrangement as it was easier for me to come to Australia and apply for a visa verse going through the fiancé visa into America. I am moving back to America at the end of next year with both my kids. I am in a grad  school program in the states and my moms health has been declining in the last few years as it is. She is my last living parent. Australia isn’t awful but after the last two years being literally trapped not just in the country but the state as well I’m mentally exhausted. Sure Australia has created a bubble from COVID  but I’ve personally had enough of the over  regulations. It’s mind numbing how a country creates a regulation for literally everything. I’m ready to go back to the states and stop being so isolated and far away from the rest of the world. If  Australia sounds like a great place to live for someone else, great. But for me and my family I would rather swim across the ocean than stay here another year. That’s my opinion. I’m entitled to it. And according to THREE separate lawyers, having two children is more than a fertility thing. Whoever said that was just wrong. Also. My husband wasn’t a drug dealer. He was a 17 year old kid who has exactly 1.9g of weed in his pocket sixteen years ago. He didn’t declare it on his ETSA because every police report and record I’ve jumped though hoops for states he didn’t have a conviction and had to pay a mear $150.00 and walk away. In US immigration that is an admission of guilt. But in Australia it’s a slap on the wrist. There isnt a single establishment in Australia that even keeps court records past 12 years. His lawyers back then have no documents, the court have no documents, there are no archived audio files on record to transcript. The only thing we have, is a single sheet with 120words which the police presented the courts when they arrested him. There is no paper trial of the trial itself. I’m not sure the consult will do with that. But that’s all I’ve got at this point. 

A lot of countries have travel restrictions right now. And a lot of people are trapped. 

You are totally entitled to your opinion and you have great reasons for wanting to leave Australia. But, I believe you have to show why staying in Australia will cause extreme hardship. 

I don't know if lockdowns and travel restrictions qualify.  

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If a waiver is required I doubt that would be an issue. More time and money of course.