L1B Visa DUI Application
Dec 11th 2022, 2:50 pm
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L1B Visa DUI Application
Hello everyone,
My company recently offered me to move to the US on the L1B Visa. I have a DUI on my record from July 2018 in the UK.
How will this affect my visa application? From what I have been reading online, the most likely scenario is that I will need to attend a medical exam as part of my visa application process (as DUI is within the past 5 years), and pass it, so I am not denied on health reasons.
If this is the case, how is this interview/examination conducted, and how does one pass it? My company will be providing me with a immigration lawyer, but want to make sure I am well prepared. I never had to disclose the DUI to my employer, so have not withheld anything here.
Is there anything else I need to consider?
Would appreciate the insights from other members, thanks!
My company recently offered me to move to the US on the L1B Visa. I have a DUI on my record from July 2018 in the UK.
How will this affect my visa application? From what I have been reading online, the most likely scenario is that I will need to attend a medical exam as part of my visa application process (as DUI is within the past 5 years), and pass it, so I am not denied on health reasons.
If this is the case, how is this interview/examination conducted, and how does one pass it? My company will be providing me with a immigration lawyer, but want to make sure I am well prepared. I never had to disclose the DUI to my employer, so have not withheld anything here.
Is there anything else I need to consider?
Would appreciate the insights from other members, thanks!
Dec 11th 2022, 4:53 pm
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Dec 11th 2022, 5:24 pm
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Re: L1B Visa DUI Application
Originally Posted by Hireland
Hello everyone,
My company recently offered me to move to the US on the L1B Visa. I have a DUI on my record from July 2018 in the UK.
How will this affect my visa application? From what I have been reading online, the most likely scenario is that I will need to attend a medical exam as part of my visa application process (as DUI is within the past 5 years), and pass it, so I am not denied on health reasons.
If this is the case, how is this interview/examination conducted, and how does one pass it? My company will be providing me with a immigration lawyer, but want to make sure I am well prepared. I never had to disclose the DUI to my employer, so have not withheld anything here.
Is there anything else I need to consider?
Would appreciate the insights from other members, thanks!
My company recently offered me to move to the US on the L1B Visa. I have a DUI on my record from July 2018 in the UK.
How will this affect my visa application? From what I have been reading online, the most likely scenario is that I will need to attend a medical exam as part of my visa application process (as DUI is within the past 5 years), and pass it, so I am not denied on health reasons.
If this is the case, how is this interview/examination conducted, and how does one pass it? My company will be providing me with a immigration lawyer, but want to make sure I am well prepared. I never had to disclose the DUI to my employer, so have not withheld anything here.
Is there anything else I need to consider?
Would appreciate the insights from other members, thanks!
You will, during the visa application, have to declare any arrests or convictions - as you have not had to declare such to your employer, personally, I would inform them of such (and also the lawyers) , so they are not blindsided if the DUI leads to additional scrutiny such as a visa waiver procedure.
Dec 11th 2022, 5:50 pm
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Re: L1B Visa DUI Application
Originally Posted by SanDiegogirl
You attend a medical examination for a visa application regardless of whether you have a DUI or not; so your DUI will be considered in addition to your usual medical examination.
You will, during the visa application, have to declare any arrests or convictions - as you have not had to declare such to your employer, personally, I would inform them of such (and also the lawyers) , so they are not blindsided if the DUI leads to additional scrutiny such as a visa waiver procedure.
You will, during the visa application, have to declare any arrests or convictions - as you have not had to declare such to your employer, personally, I would inform them of such (and also the lawyers) , so they are not blindsided if the DUI leads to additional scrutiny such as a visa waiver procedure.
As an aside, a close friend is the widow of an Australian citizen who is visiting her adult stepdaughters. Although done online, the Australian visa process is now more complicated than it used to be. The Australian algorithm immediately requested a medical report from a panel physician. Diana and the doc are of the belief that the request was due the fact she was 77 years of age. (Diana is a retired OR RN, so she and the doc spoke the same “language » so to speak).
Dec 11th 2022, 7:52 pm
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Re: L1B Visa DUI Application
Originally Posted by S Folinsky
OP is applying for a NON-immigrant visa. Medical exam is always required for immigrant visas but it is up to the consul whether to require one for a non-immigrant.
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Dec 12th 2022, 8:26 am
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Re: L1B Visa DUI Application
Many thanks to both of your replies and advice.
Yes, I will definitely be up front about it in any case, regardless of an eventual medical or not.
I will keep you updated on the process and eventual result
Yes, I will definitely be up front about it in any case, regardless of an eventual medical or not.
I will keep you updated on the process and eventual result
May 26th 2023, 3:30 pm
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Re: L1B Visa DUI Application
Hi both,
just updating and curious about your expertise:
The consular officer noted I needed the medical which is now scheduled. (in dublin)
It seems some cases in London that I have read about have required 12 month abstinence testing, though one doctor I spoke to (a panel physician in the US) mentioned he only looks for alcohol abuse through questioning (ie how much one drinks etc). There is a lot of conflicting information online.
What is your opinion / experience / expertise on how these things have gone in recent times?
FWIW I only drink a glass at special occasions and that is it (so not worried if they test for alcohol at the medical), more stressed about having to wait 12 months.
Many thanks!
just updating and curious about your expertise:
The consular officer noted I needed the medical which is now scheduled. (in dublin)
It seems some cases in London that I have read about have required 12 month abstinence testing, though one doctor I spoke to (a panel physician in the US) mentioned he only looks for alcohol abuse through questioning (ie how much one drinks etc). There is a lot of conflicting information online.
What is your opinion / experience / expertise on how these things have gone in recent times?
FWIW I only drink a glass at special occasions and that is it (so not worried if they test for alcohol at the medical), more stressed about having to wait 12 months.
Many thanks!
May 27th 2023, 8:48 pm
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Re: L1B Visa DUI Application
This is going to be between you and one individual physician. You have written standards from the CDC which they have to follow. The contents of DSM5-TR are available. The panel physician has to follow that.
What the bottom line will be, who knows? It will be a professional opinion and they can vary.
What the bottom line will be, who knows? It will be a professional opinion and they can vary.
