just when you think things will get worse they do.

[Ron/Sharon 0]

Ron, since no office can give you exact timing, it's pretty normal for one person to say one thing (3-12 months) and another to say something else (12-18 months). Post waiver approval, there is a second "interview"/visa pick up. If one year has passed, new documents and medical exam results are required.

I'm confused about the alcohol thing. "Alcohol abuse" or whatever they are calling it is NOT waivable. So it appears to me you are only dealing with the criminal issue. Do you have the exact denial codes to be clear on what needs to be addressed? Since you do qualify for a waiver, seems like you should go for it unless it's easier for her to move there. Just my opinion.

I beleive that the 221(g) for alcoholism is a REF only.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

OF THE

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Date: 9-Aug-2007

Visa Symbol: K1

(LAST NAME, First, Middle)

Dear Visa Applicant:

This office regrets to inform you that it is unable to issue a visa to you because you have been found ineligible to

receive a visa under the following section(s) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The information contained

in the paragraphs marked with "X" pertain to your visa application. Please disregard the unmarked paragraphs.

(X) Section 221(g) which prohibits the issuance of a visa to anyone whose application does not comply with the

provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act or regulations issued pursuant thereto. The following remarks apply in your case:*

Need follow-up with medical for alcoholism

( ) Section212(a)(1)health-relatedgrounds.

( ) Section 212(a)(4) which prohibits the issuance of a visa to anyone likely to become a public charge.

(X) Section 212(a)(2)(A)1 [/font]Car theft 24-JUL-1976 in British Columbia

See Form DSL-851A for further details.

() Other:

() Further consideration will be given to your visa application after you obtain and present the documents

listed above and/or the following:*

() You are eligible for waiver of the grounds of ineligibility. To apply for a waiver, follow the instructions in the

attached Form 1-724.

*WARNING: IF YOU FAIL TO TAKE THE ACTION REQUESTED WITHIN ONE YEAR FOLLOWING

VISA DENIAL UNDER SECTION 221(G) OF THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, SECTION

223(G) OF THE ACT REQUIRES THAT YOUR APPLICATION BE CANCELLED.

Sincerely yours,

NSN 7540-00-149-0995

50194-104 PREVIOUS EDITIONS USABLE

OPTIONAL FORM 194 (Rev. 4-91)

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

#######??????? Holding something against you that happened in 1976??? That's one year less than I am old! Totally ridiculous.! I could see one year ago or even maybe 5 years ago. But 31??? sheesh...Good luck!!!

Hi MistyB, thanks for dropping by ####### sems to be the going comment in regards to the reason for the denial. My guess is the universe hiccuped and Montreal went into a moment of insanity with persistence and patients everything will be cleared up or I will forever be a danger to the American society and yet not barred from visiting. Thank you for the good luck we will gladly take it as the more of it the better it will be for us. Thankfully this is not a daily occurance and maybe happens only once per thousands of petitioners.