when was your interview at the embassy?

That's really positive news. Look forward to hearing if they give a full 5 year visa.

All the best

jools

That's great news Unwavering . I'll update your entry in the sheet.

All the best

jools

Unwavering your status is still refused? Could you share with us the screenshoot? Thanks

It'll remain at refused right up until the time it is issued, so could be a few weeks once they receive it.

jools

Status changed to Issued late on the 27th.
i will expect to see a courier email on Monday or Tuesday. Will update with validity period when I have passport in hand

passport collected today. Visa issued with 10year validity.Annotation is :ESTA record reviewed, clearance received (date removed)

Wow what a fantastic outcome. So they decided you did not need a waiver at all!! Hopefully you will never have to go through this process again.

All the best for the future.

jools

Hi Jools,

I'm not sure if this means I will never need a waiver again. In 9 years I will start an application for another visa and will see where it lands.
I doubt I will ever be able to get an ESTA even though it says ESTA record cleared.

Good luck to others awaiting theres.

Cheers

congratulations!

can I ask why you couldn’t travel on an ESTA in the first place?

In 2013 when I did not have UK citizenship and needed a visa, I answered the question that said, "are you or have you ever been a drug addict" in the positive.
It is likely that if at that stage I was applying for an ESTA which uses the wording "are you a drug addict" that I would have answered in the negative.
Unfortunately once you have admitted to prior drug use, even if you have no cautions or convictions, it stays with you.

looks like you have had a good outcome eventually though! Enjoy!

Unwavering any update in your status? Thanks!!

Tody10 update for you as I know you've been requesting, im listed as Anon on spreadsheet, status on CEAC updated 4/03, request for passport recived today 09/03

Thanks for sharing and congratulations!