Does jail time and arrest records affect my fiance's visa application? 10 Answers as of January 30, 2012

A mere arrest may not affect the visa. However, a conviction or an admission can.

The controlled substance violations makes him inadmissible. There is a possible waiver for under 30 grams of marijuana. Otherwise, he should get criminal relief on the others.

My best suggestion is to look for a good local immigration attorney and bring him the certified court dispositions for your fianc. She or he can look it over and determine the immigration consequences. From the facts given here, I would suggest you NOT file for your fianc until you have spoken with the immigration attorney, or you could end up wasting a lot of money and time. If your fiance can return, the attorney will tell you the odds. If not, they should be candid about that unfortunate situation as well.

Yes, it is going to be a problem for sure! A green card will be revoked merely for the fact a felony is committed.

If she has a pending case/charges or conviction for drug offense then that could bar her from obtaining legal status. If the charges are pending then I strongly recommend working with an attorney who knows both immigration and criminal defense whereby work to negotiate safer plea under immigration laws.

If these arrests were made in the US, most likely. You should really speak to an immigration attorney in person.

The answer to that question depends on the quantity of drugs in possession and on whether he was ultimately convicted of the charges. You should take his criminal records with you and have a consultation with an immigration attorney who can give you better answers after they look at his paperwork.

Your fiance may have issues obtaining a visa. Arrest involving controlled substances are harshly treated under the United States immigration laws. To assess the impact, I would need additional information regarding the arrest and conviction, if any.

With two drug convictions in the US, he may be barred from coming back. I would encourage you to consult with immigration attorney with experience in criminal issues to make a final determination.

Yes, arrests and convictions anywhere in the world, particularly drug related offenses, are extremely relevant for immigration purposes. You should consult with an immigration attorney for review of your fiance's record.