controlled substance

[Lizard]

I was arrested controlled substance no convcition recorded 3years ago,

it was a once off mistake can i still go to the usa under the Visa Waiver Program,

[ojread2]

There is no visa waiver system now
It's ESTA, you must apply online at least 72 hours before you fly
https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/esta.html

[dzug2]

The letter of US law says you were arrested (conviction is irrelevant - being arrested is enough) for a crime of moral turpitude and that you are therefore ineligible for the Visa Waiver Scheme -which DOES still exist. ESTA is preclearance for it, not a replacement.

If you answer YES to the relevant question on the ESTA form you will be refused and told to get a visa

There are those who say if you lie on the form you will get away with it - I refrain from comment on that