Applying for L1 with DUI
Oct 5th 2022, 11:03 am
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Re: Applying for L1 with DUI
Eeek, glad he is getting his visa. What did the medical entail?
Oct 5th 2022, 11:08 am
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Re: Applying for L1 with DUI
He had a full physical with blood work and a chest X-ray. They also questioned him on his police certificate which is how they learned of the dui. Then he attended 4 times for random blood and urine tests. He needed to stay completely abstinent from alcohol to pass the blood/urine tests. Our attorney didn’t even know of this requirement. Thankfully we got there in the end but it has been stressful and expensive. Lol
Oct 5th 2022, 3:16 pm
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Oct 6th 2022, 4:40 pm
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Re: Applying for L1 with DUI
OP now has the information to address most of his concerns. I know the ethos of this forum is generally DIY and why waste your money on professional advice, I would like to tell you what **I** would be doing if I was still in practice and representing OP. It is not uncommon for treatment of various issues to be quite post specific. Sometimes it can be a bug up the arse of a specific ConOff. So, if I was involved in an application like this I would network with other immigration lawyers to get the scoop on current LND practice.
(FWIW, traditionally the consular post which was problematic on DUI and alcohol related issues was Ciudad Juarez. Many of the FAM provisions have their roots in CDJ. Several colleagues were of the firm opinion that panel physicians were seeking “la mordida.” ButI digress).
(FWIW, traditionally the consular post which was problematic on DUI and alcohol related issues was Ciudad Juarez. Many of the FAM provisions have their roots in CDJ. Several colleagues were of the firm opinion that panel physicians were seeking “la mordida.” ButI digress).
Oct 6th 2022, 6:48 pm
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Re: Applying for L1 with DUI
Matter of personal privilege.
No assumption was made. I have no idea of his/hers/their applies. I have no idea if OP is binary or not. It is considered old fashioned by many, but use of his in context covers all possibilities.
This is off topic.
Be nice.
No assumption was made. I have no idea of his/hers/their applies. I have no idea if OP is binary or not. It is considered old fashioned by many, but use of his in context covers all possibilities.
This is off topic.
Be nice.
May 26th 2023, 3:26 pm
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Re: Applying for L1 with DUI
Has there been any update on this post
? I am in a similar situation, in that I need to go have a medical in Dublin due to a DUI from 5 years ago (Visa:L1).
As themis noted, her husband had to go through the 12 months of abstinence testing? Is this common?
I only drink a glass at special occasions (weddings etc), otherwise nothing. Incredibly stressed I will have to do the 12 months, pls let me know if you have any info!
? I am in a similar situation, in that I need to go have a medical in Dublin due to a DUI from 5 years ago (Visa:L1).As themis noted, her husband had to go through the 12 months of abstinence testing? Is this common?
I only drink a glass at special occasions (weddings etc), otherwise nothing. Incredibly stressed I will have to do the 12 months, pls let me know if you have any info!
May 28th 2023, 6:15 pm
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Re: Applying for L1 with DUI
Hello,
Because we lived in Belfast, we went through the London consulate and medical office. He had to fly over 4 times with a 72 hour notice for a blood and urine test. He stopped drinking completely so it wasn’t an issue for him testing. They also state they are looking for habitual drinking so a drink once in a while shouldn’t result in a bad test. But do you want to take that chance.
He received his visa in October and we entered the states on November 17th. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Because we lived in Belfast, we went through the London consulate and medical office. He had to fly over 4 times with a 72 hour notice for a blood and urine test. He stopped drinking completely so it wasn’t an issue for him testing. They also state they are looking for habitual drinking so a drink once in a while shouldn’t result in a bad test. But do you want to take that chance.
He received his visa in October and we entered the states on November 17th. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Apr 2nd 2024, 5:40 pm
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Re: Applying for L1 with DUI
Hello,
I work for a global company based in London and have recently been given the opportunity to relocate to the US and work from our head office which would be a dream come true, however… I have a drink driving offence from 2013 that resulted in a driving ban and fine.
since then I have travelled to the US many times under an esta and did not declare the drink driving offence - I put no in my answer. Maybe in hindsight I should have just put yes
This isn’t a “I must work in America”, just something my boss floated and and HR agreed that I’d be eligible for an L1 visa.
I have two questions-
— if I declare this on my L1 visa application and it gets denied, will this mean I am no longer able to travel to the US as I did not declare on esta?
-– I have not declared my driving offence to my company (it has now been spent but it wasn’t when I first joined, however this was not a question asked at any point prior to me being hired), will this likely hinder me by now declaring it? If I do declare it, will this information get passed onto senior management or stay within HR/legal?
Thanks so much for any advice given!
I work for a global company based in London and have recently been given the opportunity to relocate to the US and work from our head office which would be a dream come true, however… I have a drink driving offence from 2013 that resulted in a driving ban and fine.
since then I have travelled to the US many times under an esta and did not declare the drink driving offence - I put no in my answer. Maybe in hindsight I should have just put yes
This isn’t a “I must work in America”, just something my boss floated and and HR agreed that I’d be eligible for an L1 visa.
I have two questions-
— if I declare this on my L1 visa application and it gets denied, will this mean I am no longer able to travel to the US as I did not declare on esta?
-– I have not declared my driving offence to my company (it has now been spent but it wasn’t when I first joined, however this was not a question asked at any point prior to me being hired), will this likely hinder me by now declaring it? If I do declare it, will this information get passed onto senior management or stay within HR/legal?
Thanks so much for any advice given!
so what happened? Did you get the L1 visa?
Apr 2nd 2024, 6:25 pm
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