I-130 Approved — Withheld Adjudication for LSD Charge in 2018 — Now Preparing for Embassy Interview

Hi everyone,

I'm the U.S. citizen petitioner, and I'm sponsoring my wife (foreign national) through the CR1 visa process. I'm currently waiting for the embassy interview after receiving Documentarily Qualified (DQ) status on July 11.

Here's the detail I’d appreciate feedback on:

• In 2017, I was arrested in Florida for LSD trafficking, possession of a controlled substance, and cannabis.
• In 2018, I received withheld adjudication and was placed on probation, which I successfully completed.
• I have no convictions on my record, and I have not been in any legal trouble since.
• USCIS approved our I-130, and I was never asked to submit any criminal records during that stage.
• I'm preparing for the immigrant visa interview now and will bring:
  • Certified court disposition showing withheld adjudication
  • A letter from my attorney explaining the case outcome
  • Proof of rehabilitation and clean record since

My wife has no criminal history, and our marriage is bona fide.

My question is:
Since USCIS already approved the I-130, is it likely that the embassy will revisit the old charge, or could they approve it without issue if everything is documented?

I’ve seen cases with actual convictions go through, so I’m wondering if mine — with withheld adjudication — would even trigger a major concern at the consular level.

Any thoughts, similar experiences, or advice are welcome. Thank you! 🙏