Visa Denied

[Ron/Sharon 0]

Visa Denied, received a I-601 will fill in details later.

[Tinker 0]

I'm so sorry Ron

[Necrotica 0]

Visa Denied, received a I-601 will fill in details later.

Oh no!!!! I'm so sorry...

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Visa Denied, received a I-601 will fill in details later.

Oh my God Ron, what happened? I hope it can be resolved soon. Let us know.

Thinking of you both, L.

[Lance27 19]

Visa Denied, received a I-601 will fill in details later.

Whoa... did it have to do with the mdeical results? Not sure why else you would get an application for waiver of grounds of inadmissibility. Will be waiting to hear your review.

Good luck.

[Ron/Sharon 0]

Visa Denied, received a I-601 will fill in details later.

Oh my God Ron, what happened? I hope it can be resolved soon. Let us know.

Thinking of you both, L.

The denial should not have happened as per my thinking but what do I know, I don't make the rules.

The two reason for my denial are: 1. Section 221(g) Need follow-up with medical for alcoholism.

Alcoholism has not been a problem in my life as far as I am concerned. I have been in the past a heavy but not a regular drinker, alcohol was not necessity but a social tool that at times was overdone. I had been alcohol free for the past 22+ years and now I need tests to prove that I am not only alcohol free but drug (no use since 1970) free.

2. Section 212(a)(2)(A)(1) Car theft 24-JUL-1976 in British Columbia. This happened 31 years ago and has been pardoned over 20 years ago. For the record no theft as is was involved, I was loaned the auto but after a accident the owner a friend after being contacted by the police filed auto theft charges to save his butt. I pled guilty as the charge carried a 90 day suspended sentence.

At present I know I must file the I-601 waiver at a cost of $545.00.

Right now I am waiting for a call from the Dr regarding what needs to be done and the cost involved.

At this moment in time I can't beleive this is not a money grab on their part.

As for the interview at Montreal, everything was pleasant and went very well. One this I did that they didn't like very much was I had pre-paid at the Scotia Bank using the Consonidated Cash Plan Deposit - US Treasury - Visa Application Fee. That is not to be used for Immigration, only for visitor visas. They did accept it after a huddle with others, and yes they prefer that the fee be paid in Montreal at the Consulate.

[Lance27 19]

Visa Denied, received a I-601 will fill in details later.

Oh my God Ron, what happened? I hope it can be resolved soon. Let us know.

Thinking of you both, L.

The denial should not have happened as per my thinking but what do I know, I don't make the rules.

The two reason for my denial are: 1. Section 221(g) Need follow-up with medical for alcoholism.

Alcoholism has not been a problem in my life as far as I am concerned. I have been in the past a heavy but not a regular drinker, alcohol was not necessity but a social tool that at times was overdone. I had been alcohol free for the past 22+ years and now I need tests to prove that I am not only alcohol free but drug (no use since 1970) free.

2. Section 212(a)(2)(A)(1) Car theft 24-JUL-1976 in British Columbia. This happened 31 years ago and has been pardoned over 20 years ago. For the record no theft as is was involved, I was loaned the auto but after a accident the owner a friend after being contacted by the police filed auto theft charges to save his butt. I pled guilty as the charge carried a 90 day suspended sentence.

At present I know I must file the I-601 waiver at a cost of $545.00.

Right now I am waiting for a call from the Dr regarding what needs to be done and the cost involved.

At this moment in time I can't beleive this is not a money grab on their part.

As for the interview at Montreal, everything was pleasant and went very well. One this I did that they didn't like very much was I had pre-paid at the Scotia Bank using the Consonidated Cash Plan Deposit - US Treasury - Visa Application Fee. That is not to be used for Immigration, only for visitor visas. They did accept it after a huddle with others, and yes they prefer that the fee be paid in Montreal at the Consulate.

Sorry to hear Ron. I thought the fee was $265.00 for the I-601, wow $545.00 does sound like a cash grab. I was to tell you about the Scotiabank part but I got back from Montreal and read your post the day of your interview so it was already too late. There was a couple who also paid at Scotiabank on the day of my interview and they gave them a hard time but ultimately accepted the Scotiabank receipt as proof of payment.

Good luck with the waiver.

Lance

[Udella&Wiz 325]

Visa Denied, received a I-601 will fill in details later.

Oh my God Ron, what happened? I hope it can be resolved soon. Let us know.

Thinking of you both, L.

The denial should not have happened as per my thinking but what do I know, I don't make the rules.

The two reason for my denial are: 1. Section 221(g) Need follow-up with medical for alcoholism.

Alcoholism has not been a problem in my life as far as I am concerned. I have been in the past a heavy but not a regular drinker, alcohol was not necessity but a social tool that at times was overdone. I had been alcohol free for the past 22+ years and now I need tests to prove that I am not only alcohol free but drug (no use since 1970) free.

2. Section 212(a)(2)(A)(1) Car theft 24-JUL-1976 in British Columbia. This happened 31 years ago and has been pardoned over 20 years ago. For the record no theft as is was involved, I was loaned the auto but after a accident the owner a friend after being contacted by the police filed auto theft charges to save his butt. I pled guilty as the charge carried a 90 day suspended sentence.

At present I know I must file the I-601 waiver at a cost of $545.00.

Right now I am waiting for a call from the Dr regarding what needs to be done and the cost involved.

At this moment in time I can't beleive this is not a money grab on their part.

As for the interview at Montreal, everything was pleasant and went very well. One this I did that they didn't like very much was I had pre-paid at the Scotia Bank using the Consonidated Cash Plan Deposit - US Treasury - Visa Application Fee. That is not to be used for Immigration, only for visitor visas. They did accept it after a huddle with others, and yes they prefer that the fee be paid in Montreal at the Consulate.

OMFG, you have to be kidding. Can this process get any more asinine? Please tell me you don't have to go for another interview and wait again. Sorry and hang in there.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

The denial should not have happened as per my thinking but what do I know, I don't make the rules.

The two reason for my denial are: 1. Section 221(g) Need follow-up with medical for alcoholism.

Alcoholism has not been a problem in my life as far as I am concerned. I have been in the past a heavy but not a regular drinker, alcohol was not necessity but a social tool that at times was overdone. I had been alcohol free for the past 22+ years and now I need tests to prove that I am not only alcohol free but drug (no use since 1970) free.

2. Section 212(a)(2)(A)(1) Car theft 24-JUL-1976 in British Columbia. This happened 31 years ago and has been pardoned over 20 years ago. For the record no theft as is was involved, I was loaned the auto but after a accident the owner a friend after being contacted by the police filed auto theft charges to save his butt. I pled guilty as the charge carried a 90 day suspended sentence.

At present I know I must file the I-601 waiver at a cost of $545.00.

Right now I am waiting for a call from the Dr regarding what needs to be done and the cost involved.

At this moment in time I can't beleive this is not a money grab on their part.

As for the interview at Montreal, everything was pleasant and went very well. One this I did that they didn't like very much was I had pre-paid at the Scotia Bank using the Consonidated Cash Plan Deposit - US Treasury - Visa Application Fee. That is not to be used for Immigration, only for visitor visas. They did accept it after a huddle with others, and yes they prefer that the fee be paid in Montreal at the Consulate.

#######?!?!? Alcohol free for more than 20 years and they come up with this cr@p? How come? Where did they get that sh!t from? Does not make sense. What a bunch of a-holes. I am so very sorry Ron (tried to PM you but got bounced message thing or the like). Man, I hope you sort this through soon - I am sure you will. and yup, sounds like a cash cow strategy to me.

Best of wishes, L.

[kimmbo 0]

Ron, so sorry to hear this!, I will keep you in my thoughts that this gets resolved as quickly as possible!!

[h_bomb 0]

wow, i'm really sorry, ron and sharon. i hope you are able to get it resolved quickly.

that really scares me now. can they really keep people out just because they did drugs or alcohol in the past?

what the hell kinda medicals are they doing?? what if a person experimented in their in younger days, but does nothing now but have 2 or 3 beers on the weekend? come on, man, alcohol isn't illegal! does anybody know where i can find rules pertaining to this or what exactly is done and/or looked for during the medical?

[Ron/Sharon 0]

The denial should not have happened as per my thinking but what do I know, I don't make the rules.

The two reason for my denial are: 1. Section 221(g) Need follow-up with medical for alcoholism.

Alcoholism has not been a problem in my life as far as I am concerned. I have been in the past a heavy but not a regular drinker, alcohol was not necessity but a social tool that at times was overdone. I had been alcohol free for the past 22+ years and now I need tests to prove that I am not only alcohol free but drug (no use since 1970) free.

2. Section 212(a)(2)(A)(1) Car theft 24-JUL-1976 in British Columbia. This happened 31 years ago and has been pardoned over 20 years ago. For the record no theft as is was involved, I was loaned the auto but after a accident the owner a friend after being contacted by the police filed auto theft charges to save his butt. I pled guilty as the charge carried a 90 day suspended sentence.

At present I know I must file the I-601 waiver at a cost of $545.00.

Right now I am waiting for a call from the Dr regarding what needs to be done and the cost involved.

At this moment in time I can't beleive this is not a money grab on their part.

As for the interview at Montreal, everything was pleasant and went very well. One this I did that they didn't like very much was I had pre-paid at the Scotia Bank using the Consonidated Cash Plan Deposit - US Treasury - Visa Application Fee. That is not to be used for Immigration, only for visitor visas. They did accept it after a huddle with others, and yes they prefer that the fee be paid in Montreal at the Consulate.

#######?!?!? Alcohol free for more than 20 years and they come up with this cr@p? How come? Where did they get that sh!t from? Does not make sense. What a bunch of a-holes. I am so very sorry Ron (tried to PM you but got bounced message thing or the like). Man, I hope you sort this through soon - I am sure you will. and yup, sounds like a cash cow strategy to me.

Best of wishes, L.

I called the Dr and she said they have everything they need and further tests are not required and their decission was wrong. It would seem that she has a contact at the embassy and at the consulate and will be contacting them on my behalf, she was not a happy camper. The medical is something that can be done quickly, and I found that to be overboard but not difficult to deal with, the other is more difficult as the denial was based on it being an indictable offense in the States. I can understand the consulates actions, they are are the middle man between me and USCIS, if everything is fine they say ok, if there is something of a serious nature they don't question they pas it to the next level to be dealt with.

[Alan & Sharon 0]

Dammit! Of all the people on here, you have to be the nicest, most considerate in my humble opinion. What you are dealing with is our government in action. If it's some policy somewhere in a stack of official government paperwork that was typed in triplicate back in 1947, they are gonna go by that to CYA. That's all it amounts to. "Cover my A** in case this ever gets reviewed by someone higher up than me. I have a nice cushy job here at the Consulate basically doing nothing, and I sure wouldn't want to lose that!" I hope your fiancee goes to their representatives and Senators about that. Something THAT long ago on a record with nothing thereafter is kind of silly to even consider. I for one would trust ya with MY car. I know nothing is going to make you feel much better at the moment, but you've got a LOT of friends here pulling for a VERY QUICK resolution to this matter, and praying for it!

Keep us informed.

All our love,

Alan & Sharon

[Lona.C. 16]

Visa Denied, received a I-601 will fill in details later.

Oh my God Ron, what happened? I hope it can be resolved soon. Let us know.

Thinking of you both, L.

The denial should not have happened as per my thinking but what do I know, I don't make the rules.

The two reason for my denial are: 1. Section 221(g) Need follow-up with medical for alcoholism.

Alcoholism has not been a problem in my life as far as I am concerned. I have been in the past a heavy but not a regular drinker, alcohol was not necessity but a social tool that at times was overdone. I had been alcohol free for the past 22+ years and now I need tests to prove that I am not only alcohol free but drug (no use since 1970) free.

2. Section 212(a)(2)(A)(1) Car theft 24-JUL-1976 in British Columbia. This happened 31 years ago and has been pardoned over 20 years ago. For the record no theft as is was involved, I was loaned the auto but after a accident the owner a friend after being contacted by the police filed auto theft charges to save his butt. I pled guilty as the charge carried a 90 day suspended sentence.

At present I know I must file the I-601 waiver at a cost of $545.00.

Right now I am waiting for a call from the Dr regarding what needs to be done and the cost involved.

At this moment in time I can't beleive this is not a money grab on their part.

As for the interview at Montreal, everything was pleasant and went very well. One this I did that they didn't like very much was I had pre-paid at the Scotia Bank using the Consonidated Cash Plan Deposit - US Treasury - Visa Application Fee. That is not to be used for Immigration, only for visitor visas. They did accept it after a huddle with others, and yes they prefer that the fee be paid in Montreal at the Consulate.

OMG damn am so sorry hope things work out for you wich I bet they will but still god what a bummer good luck Lona

[Misty1979 0]

Ron/Sharon, sorry to hear the unexpected obstacle with your visa. Sounds like you will be able to work through this just fine though, and we are all rooting for you!

Out of curiousity, how did they find out about the alcohol consumption 22 years ago? The reason I'm asking is when I was filling out my medical form, there was a spot where I was supposed to check yes or no for drug use, and I had to ask the doc what to check off there (I had tried marijuana a few times as a teenager, but haven't touched it since..ew.)

Anyways, just curious if I might run into the same problem as you. We ended up checking "no", but maybe the doc made a side note somewhere on the medical that I had tried marijuana as a teenager. If there was to be an obstacle because of this at the interview, I'd rather find out sooner than later.

Anyways, best of luck to you! I'm sure this will only be a brief setback, and that you will have your visa in hand in no time:)

Edited August 11, 2007 by Misty1979