materialcontroller

Why not apply for an ESTA?

Laurax

When Iv researched iv came to the conclusion I wouldn't be eligible for that, I know it says for certain crimes but then others suggest for any arrest. I did consider just that as although I have 4 arrests there is only 1 conviction and that doesn't fall under the Moral turpitude category from what Iv gathered. the other 3 were fines.

Mel20

My husband had his visa declined in August we were due to go to Florida so had to cancel. Today he received a letter saying he needs to go to London to complete a medical at a cost £355. So I think you may be incorrect about only needing the medical for immigrant visa x

Laurax

Oh no sorry to hear you have had to cancel I won't be booking any flights until I know I have a visa sorted.

If you don't mind me asking why was it refused? X

Mel20

Hi he has 2 convictions of drug conviction. Because he was over 18 at the time of the offences it was an instant decline. We were gutted as I honestly thOght he would be fine, he got a character reference from his boss, took his work contract and mine as I'm a nurse to prove we had a reason to return to the U.K. And also though as it was 11 years since the crime took place it would be ok. But they didn't even look at his supporting documents. We're now waiting to see if he gets the waiver of ineligiblity but have to pay an additional £355 but we will do that and hope we get a yes and get to go to Florida

Mel20

It's not a forever no. If the answer is no they may recommend you for a waiver of ineligiblity. You case gets sent to Washington and they decide you will probably have to have a medical though. This can take 6 months + if you go to London embassy. If you go to Dublin embassy the wait times are a lot quicker

Laurax

Thankyou for that, I wasn't sure if once denied that would be it I feel a little assured knowing I could try again later along the line.

You will have to keep us posted on how the medical goes for your partner and the outcome.

Hoping for a positive outcome for you so you can head to Florida! X

Jerseygirl

Just a reminder...it contravenes our Site Rules to encourage anyone to break the law.

http://britishexpats.com/site-rules/

If you do attempt to travel to the US having lied on your ESTA about your criminal convictions and are found out, you are potentially committing a criminal offence under US law

Laurax

Oh sorry have I said something I shouldn't of?

Jerseygirl

No you didn’t...it wasn’t you.

Noorah101

No, you are fine. That was in reference to a different post, not yours.

Rene
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Laurax

Aw that's good, don't want to be breaking rules lol!

Twinkle0927

The only people who must have a medical are immigrant visa applicants. That's a better way of putting it and it's what I meant.

Your husband needs one because of his history of drugs. Had he not done that, he wouldn't need a medical. Immigrants HAVE to have medicals whether they have a history of drugs (or any other issue) or not.

Twinkle0927

You're still very young and the US will always be here - it's not going anywhere so you can still visit later in your life.

I had a thought, have you considered Mexico? I'm not sure what the requirements are for tourist visas but your friend could probably get to Mexico cheaper than the UK so you could still meet your friend.

Laurax

I'd like to think that was the case I worried that once a refusal meant a lifetime refusal hopefully that will never be the case.

Iv never thought of Mexico no but that could well be a possiblity if it doesn't go to plan for a visa. I ain't made any plans to go i.e. Booked flights I was going to do that if and when I got a visa issued.