I have a criminal record (drink driving) and I want to go to USA. I understand I have to apply for a special visa but what are the chances of being caught if I do not. Do the USA have access to police databases here? The offence was 15 years ago and doesn't even show on my driving licence or car insurance in this country any more. The process for applying for a visa can take ages and I'm going in 5 months.
Thanks in advance for any info.
2006-07-09 07:24:53 · 14 answers · asked by * Steve * 1 in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Other - Destinations
good luck.. mate...
2006-07-09 07:26:57 · answer #1 · answered by noellie_winnie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How long do you intend to stay? I'm going in October and contacted the US Embasy because i've never been to the States before. They told me about the waver system (Only staying a week) But waver system asks if you've had any convictions in the past.
I wouldn't risk hiding the fact you've had a conviction in the past in case they found out and then ... Goodness knows what would happen to you, between being deported (Not too bad) Or going straight to jail in the US for making a false declaration! This is an act of felony in the USA.
Do what i did! (I don't have any conviction but got a bit confused with visa/waver system)contact the US Embassy and explain to them about your conviction. It is far better being honest than not syaing anything then risk being caught for it. Their immigration system is a lot tighter than most but you can't blame them after 9/11. I certainly know i don't and if anything ... It makes me feel safer!
Good luck
2006-07-09 21:21:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry. You are only excludable if you committed what's called a "crime of moral tupitude." Drunk driving is stupid, but not immoral.
The CPB and CLASS get daily downloads of criminal and immigration follies from all over the world, including from Interpol through the FBI. The likelihood that we would get your minor conviction is slim, but if you want to be sure you won't be embarrased, apply for a visa and tell the truth. The consular officer will make a note in the CLASS system, so CPB will know that the consul knew about your conviction and decided it didn't make you excludable.
2006-07-09 07:50:21 · answer #3 · answered by dognhorsemom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll probably be caught when going through customs. They'll check for your visa when they look at your passport.
If you are only visiting for a week or two you may not need a visa. If it's an extended stay, you won't be able to attend school, get employment or exit and re-enter the country without your Visa.
2006-07-09 07:27:17 · answer #4 · answered by Tamborine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it takes a while to get the visa stop wasting time and apply immediately
yes you will get stopped
in 2003 the USA wouldn't even let in (without a visa for an offence when he was a teenager) the footballer Kluivert who was travelling with his club Barcelona to play a match
he had to go back home
2006-07-09 07:51:28 · answer #5 · answered by tsmith007 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Criminal Records Search Database : http://www.InfoSearchDetective.com/Support
2015-09-28 18:35:11 · answer #6 · answered by Jimmy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drunk driving in US is a felony now.. If it shows anywhere you will be denied a visa.. But it can't hurt to try..
But if you get on, you better not come over here drinking and driving, we have enough problems with people being killed..
But I think you should be ok with being able to obtain a visa
2006-07-09 21:28:18 · answer #7 · answered by Mommadog 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can go for up to 3 month's and in special circumstances they can let you stay for 6 month's on the visa waiver programme, but be warned i was there Nov/Dec and they are very strict about who they let in their country and because i went over on my own i was pulled in for questioning, and not until i gave them detail's of who i was meeting did they let me go and i think that was because he was US force's just back from Iraq, just don't try to pull the wool over their eye's, it won't work. I wish they'd be as strict as that here.
2006-07-09 12:59:03 · answer #8 · answered by Viv C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go in for 90 days on the visa waiver programme. Take my advice DO NOT LIE TO THE AMERICANS.... You want to end up somewhere in Europe where no-one can find you.....?
Think on.
2006-07-09 07:32:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're pretty strict over there so if you're going for an extended stay better get everything sorted out.
2006-07-09 08:04:53 · answer #10 · answered by Caz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your going on visa waiver i.e for up to 3mths as it is so log ago it shouldn.t be a problem don.t mention it on form you complete on plane ss it is obsolete.
2006-07-09 07:39:27 · answer #11 · answered by lucy j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋