biggish data

Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)

If even the tests were negative and he was clean NOW, the fact that he admitted drug use in the past is reasonable grounds for the embassy to deny the visa. U.S. immigration is not very forgiving about your past illegal history and he will need to "serve his time" and try again. This will always be a part of his immigration record.

I think the only exceptions for an embassy to excuse past drug use are if you engaged in the acts over 10 years ago or before you turned 18. I could be wrong but I remember reading something about this on a past VJ post a few months ago when someone admitted smoking marijuana in high school during their medical and the doctor asked if it had been over 10 years ago.

Your journey has become more complicated so I would advise to take your time and investigate your options, your feelings, and your relationship. Personally, I would think that if the embassy ever received a positive drug test, they would be very unlikely to ever let him into the U.S. The fact that he got a one-year ban seems more like a consequence of having done drugs in the past and making sure he isn't doing them now or in the future.

This makes no sense to me, if they were gonna reject him from the start after they found out he did drugs 4 years ago, why did they ask for a SECOND test? Why not just call it quits after the first test? Why bother again with his paperwork?

J&N*

Female

Egypt

2011-08-13 01:43:00

Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)

I was talking about if the tests were negative and he was clean NOW.

J&N*

Female

Egypt

2011-08-12 15:33:00

Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)

God only knows what is going on, but as far as I know, the embassy wouldn't deny you unless they did find something your recent tests, not something you did 4 years ago, I mean simply think there might be tons of people working at the embassy that smoked something during high school or whatever, everyone falls (just think Lindsay Lohan), I know some people here come with cases with past addictions or criminal backgrounds and they get accepted anyway cause they said the truth, not because they did something stupid in the past.

Only God and Fady now know the truth, and that's just me, I wouldn't be upset that he did weed at a certain point of time, I'd be more upset if he lied to me. Hopefully that's not the case with you, maybe someone did a mistake somewhere. Fady would need to find a good lawyer to represent him, I'm not sure if the ban is reversible?

I hope I didn't upset you in any way, I'm honestly trying to help.

J&N*

Female

Egypt

2011-08-12 14:17:00

Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)

Everyone back off! Where do we all conclude he was ever found positive? If he is a decent guy and ADMITTED to once using marijuana, they may be basing this year of testing solely on that honest disclosure! To the OP, explore this possibility. You may have been right to believe him before. Don't jump to conclusions without considering all the possibilities!

He CLEARLY admitted it to her AFTER she confronted him with what she found out, hence why she is shocked now cause she never suspected it before, he has never disclosed any of this before now.

J&N*

Female

Egypt

2011-08-12 04:49:00

Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)

The doctors in Egypt don't even tell you if you tested positive or negative cause they assume you know yourself better than they do! The embassy has no interest in lying to you, plus they have supervisors and colleagues, they won't just change his result. Looking tired or not, ALL people waiting at the embassy look very tired, I had to wake up at 2 am to drive from Alexandria to Cairo cause my interview was at 7 am, had no breakfast and I looked awful, they didn't assume I was on drugs.

I'm so so sorry, I'd be devastated and feel cheated on, but it's obvious that he is lying to you, I've never heard of a story like that honestly, trust your American embassy employees, they did good by putting him in AP.

J&N*

Female

Egypt

2011-08-12 01:27:00

I need urgent advice

Are you positive you're still in AP?? Are you sure you didn't get denied (or approved) until now?? I've never heard of AP lasting 4 years.

J&N*

Female

Egypt

2012-04-11 22:20:00

United Kingdom

Landlord wants to background check?

If he did it with you then it's fine if he does it with him, after all both of you will be on the lease right? I had to fill a bunch of paperwork when I was put on my husband's lease. The US will run background checks on him so I'm sure your landlord couldn't be worse than the government!

Good luck!

Edited by J&N*, 20 January 2012 - 10:27 PM.

J&N*

Female

Egypt

2012-01-20 22:25:00

MIL visa application

Sachinky is right.

Same problem with me, since Egypt has no waiver programs, my parents need a visa. None of siblings are going to apply just because the US embassy might think the whole family is going there to live, it sucks but I want my parents to be there more than anyone.

You could write her family an invitation letter and they could copy her documents (for example NOA2, visa in the passport) wedding invitation etc.. as as a proof that there will be back as soon as they attend the wedding.

J&N*

Female

Egypt

2010-05-15 14:28:00

MIL visa application

She should either call the US embassy in Moscow or go to their websites for more details

http://moscow.usemba...gov/bvisas.html

Good luck.

J&N*

Female

Egypt

2010-05-15 14:10:00

i-129F question (fiancee from Ukraine)

The same language her passport is using since many officers will be staring at it soon!

J&N*

Female

Egypt

2012-01-22 11:24:00

Security clearances for work

I also have a problem kindof similar. My husband (USC) used to have a security clearance and been inactive for 3 years, he recently reapplied for interim, and is under investigation for it now, some of his family members have TS. He is worried that he may not get it because he is married to me. I'm from Egypt, I've been living here for 3 years, I've a 10 year GC and I can literally start applying for US citizenship on January 1st 2014. My family members have never worked for the Egyptian government, they're all business owners.

Do you think he could get denied? he really wants this job, it will solve lots of our financial problems!

J&N*

Female

Egypt

2013-12-19 00:12:00

Mexico, Latin & South America

Medical Exam in Bogota

Is this the K-1 visa? Usually they send you packet 3, which includes a list of doctors they approve of, so usually after you receive all that paperwork you can go ahead and schedule!

Best of luck!

J&N*

Female

Egypt

2012-01-22 11:22:00

Packet 3 & 4 Received but confused

That shouldn't have happened, call the center and ask them about it, you'll probably need to forward it to your fiance.

J&N*

Female

Egypt

2010-03-05 10:59:00

Paper Fee

You'll also pay some DHL fees for them to send you the visa stamped in your passport (I'm not sure how much in Canada but not a lot)

Best wishes!!

J&N*

Female

Egypt

2010-03-24 09:08:00

Not sure what to do about this.....

[code=auto:0]They may question the validity and seriousness of your relationship, since there will be this white elephant issue that occurred within the timeframe inwhich you'll were supposed to be engaged and committed to each other.

So in a few words, YES this will be a BIG FLAG for the CO./code]

That's right. I know a couple that got denied just because some stories of theirs wasn't matching and sounded suspicious.
They might think it's a visa fraud IF you seem not to care about the big fat elephant.
That child would need the dad's permission to leave the country, right? Or you mean you want to lie to them about it and say it's yours? I wouldn't sleep at night doing that, if you get caught, kiss that visa goodbye.

Good luck.

J&N*

Female

Egypt

2010-05-15 05:47:00

Police Certificate Expiration?

My wife received a PC with an expiration date on it.... what the consulate told her was that for consulate purposes, it is valid for up to one year even though it had an expiration date on it...

topic regards consulate process.... moving to consulate forum

Thank you so much, that really helps, nerd that I am I, I didn't wanna be late and I applied for it in advance.
Thank you for moving my post, it actually makes a lot more sense now

Edited by Junita, 10 June 2010 - 11:02 AM.

J&N*

Female

Egypt

2010-06-10 10:59:00

Police Certificate Expiration?

Thank you so much!

I've another question, when do I give them the police certificate? In packet 3 or on the interview? I've read about it over and over but I still get confused.

J&N*

Female

Egypt

2010-06-10 05:43:00

Police Certificate Expiration?

Hey All! Happy Wednesday!

I'm a K1 beneficiary from Egypt.
Today I went to get my police certificate, they told me I'll get the instant one (you get it after 3-4 days) and it costs more.

Anyway, the certificate said in English and in Arabic, "Expires in 3 months"

I heard they are usually good for one year, right? So Am I going to be in trouble if it expires before I travel to the US?

Thanks a bunch!

J&N*

Female

Egypt

2010-06-09 04:00:00

Police and Birth Certificate Notarization

Hey Everyone.

I'm a K-1 beneficiary from Egypt, I'm trying to collect all the documents for the packets because the consulate (In Cairo, Egypt) e-mailed my fiancé and told them they received my case and will send me packet 3.

Do I have to notarize the police certificate and the birth certificate (or their translations)? I don't understand why I would need that but some people did it (I don't think the embassy asks for it per say)

I'd really appreciate any help.
Thanks!

J&N*

Female

Egypt

2010-06-15 10:05:00

K1 Packet 3, Cairo Embassy.

Okay, I got packet 3 today, I think it's outdated because it said visa fees are $131, how much do I pay then? Since the visa fees increased.

Also it mentioned nothing about translating documents, do I still translate them?

Do I send evidence of ongoing relationship with the packet too? Or keep til the interview? (It says attach it to one of the forms)

Also, what do I fill the forms with? Black ink, hand writing? and sign with blue ink?

I'm sorry I've scattered questions, I just don't wanna do anything stupid! :help:

Thanks everyone! (F)

J&N*

Female

Egypt

2010-06-16 06:23:00

I'd like to tell everyone that my visa has been issued and it's on its way to me!
Me and my fiance have been very blessed!

Thanks everyone for all the support and help we found here!

)

J&N*

Female

Egypt

2010-07-13 17:04:00

You're more than welcome!

Did you or Joe call DOS to check your interview review? They usually tell you when the visa is coming exactly and if there's AP or AR. In case you don't have the number, here it is 2026631225

I had no idea! I'll ask Joe to call them

)

J&N*

Female

Egypt

2010-07-09 14:22:00

Thanks a lot HG, you've been such a great help to me!

I hope I get my visa soon, heard they can keep you on hold for 1-2 months or even more. The guy on the interview didn't say he'll put me in AP/AR though. So, I'll wait and see!

Hope you're enjoying the married life!

J&N*

Female

Egypt

2010-07-08 10:46:00

I love you very much hun, you're all worth it! (F)

and thanks everyone!!!

I'm very happy and I'm really glad it's over, for now

Special thanks to Aya and John for all the help and support!! (L)

J&N*

Female

Egypt

2010-07-08 06:31:00

I wanted to share my experince just in case not everyone reads it on the reviews

K1 visa - US consulate in Cairo, Egypt.

The interview 7-7-10

I got there at about 7 am, gurad looked at my invitation letter, they took my phone, scanned my body, and gave me 2 numbers, I was called the first time to submit my birth certificate and passport to an Egyptian woman who asked me a few questions:
- How did you meet your fiance?
- For how long have you been together?
- Was he married before?
- Did you have an official engagement at church?
then told me to sit down and wait again, 30 minutes later an American woman took my biometrics and told me to wait again for my interview.

My name was called again for the last time, 2 men were there, I think one is a trainee since he just watched, the man who interviewed me was in his 30es, married, and very funny.
He started with 'Hey, Goodmorning!, can you please show me the DHL and bank receipt? (I kept looking through my huge bag, and I was like sorry it's just so small, and he was like oh yea it's pretty small, it's okay take your time! I then found it.
then he said : I've a couple of questions for you!'

- Did you fill these forms yourself?
- How did you meet your fiance?
- For how long have you been together?
- Do you call him Joseph, or Scott (his middle name)? I said I call him Joe

- When did you decide to meet?
- When did he visit you? and the second time? How long did he stay? How often did you meet then?
- When do you plan to get married?
- What does he do? what does his company initials stand for? (I didn't know)
- Do you swear to marry him within 90 days? Sign on it.
He said 'Very good!' after each answer, I felt like I'm in KG

He then said everything looks very good and he has no reason to not approve me and he was like, listen, I'll approve you right away! Congratulations! Have a nice wedding! You'll get your visa in 2 weeks. I kept thanking him. )

He didn't ask to look at my evidence and I didn't even offer.

Overall experince is really good, the US embassy in Cairo was always so responsive and reliable! Whole time I was there was no more than 2 hours and a half!

Best of luck for those next in line!

J&N*

Female

Egypt

2010-07-07 11:56:00

filling n 400 question

There are no stupid questions, glad you asked, keep asking if you ever need anything :thumbs:

Good luck!

J&N*

Female

Egypt

2010-09-29 18:09:00

filling n 400 question

I think you should just write 1, since he IS married now.

Did you check the guides? maybe there's a sample.

J&N*

Female

Egypt

2010-09-29 15:52:00

N-400 JUNE 2014 Filers

Sorry I fell of the wagon of updates!

I got an RFE because I sent an expired N-400 (so mad at myself for not noticing!)

I resent the correct N-400 form on the 07/06/2014,

Checked cashed on 07/15/2014

I had my biometrics on 08/06/2014.

J&N*

Female

Egypt

2014-09-04 10:42:00