Q: Why was I accused of committing fraud/misrepresentation on my visa application?
Bahamian citizen married to u.s citizen went to AOS interview i-130 approved but got a letter saying need to file for a waiver due to fraud/misrepresting; omitting drug arrest on visa application.
But I did put the arrest down, and it was also dismissed! And I showed all paper work of the case being dismissed, and all papers showing that I put the arrest down on my i-485 and on my B2 visa application.
What can I do?
A:
It is hard to answer without seeing the documents. Obviusly if you had not disclosed the arrest, this would be a basis for the denial. Now, the fact that the charges were dismissed does not relieve your duty to clearly state that you were arrested for drug possession and/or drug distribution.
The I-130 approval is meaningless. Almost all are approved as a first step in the process of adjustment.
You need to seek competent help in obtaining that waiver.
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