im travelling to usa for 2 week vacation from uk, i have a criminal record for DD, will this be a problem?

Question

i was not given a custodial sentance for this incident which was 2 1/2 years ago,but i am worried this might be a problem when entering the US in october.

Answer 1

Assuming "DD" refers to Drunk Driving, rather than Dealing Drugs, 2 1/2 years would have given you adequate time to modify your behavior, make restitution to those whom you damaged and you did not kill anyone or you wouldn't get your visa. If you are a drunk driver, you will feel most welcome in the state of California which is most tolerant of ppl of the vehicular assault persuasion and let me advise you to avoid Northern Nevada at all costs as I will be looking for you through the scope of an assault rifle, so thanks for the warning. Despite the fact I walk funny thanks to a California drunk driver not at all inconvenienced by the fact I lost my home and business due to the lengthy recuperation I endured some years ago, I can grant you one mistake if you are not still trying for additional notches on your felony auto as long as you didn't kill anyone, but you can bet your painted pinto, MADD members will have your number as will the highway patrol and you might have a problem renting a car on this side of the pond.

Answer 2

I don't doubt someone will come on here and tell you it is OK to travel to the USA under the Visa Waiver Program. The US Embassy, though, has a very good website and I suggest you look at the link below. From that, you will see that you should apply for a visa in advance of travelling. Even a single arrest is enough to require a visa, even if you are from a VWP country (which the UK is).

Please also do not listen to those who say you won't get caught. When I travelled to the USA under the VWP and subsequently immigrated, the immigration officer knew more about me than I would have preferred.

You have plenty of time to sort this out before you travel. Take a look at the link below and browse the embassy website. I think you will find it very helpful. One thing it mentions is that no decision can be made without an interview at the Embassy. Remember, lots of people want to travel to the USA. You will have literally a couple of minutes to convince a Consular Officer that you deserve a visa. Use the time wisely. Own up to your offence and think beforehand about how you can quickly demonstrate that you have mended your ways. I would also observe that US Consular staff are, in my experience, the ultimate in professionalism. Just don't expect too much chit-chat. It will be cordial but businesslike. If this is your one and only offence you stand a good chance of getting a visa, as long as you demonstrate that you have learned your lesson.

If you're coming to the east coast, I do hope you get the chance to see some countryside. October is a lovely time of year over here.

Answer 3

Get a No Cost Background Check Scan at https://bitly.im/aNGQd

Its a sensible way to start. The site allows you to do a no cost scan simply to find out if any sort of data is in existence. A smaller analysis is done without cost. To get a detailed report its a modest payment.

You may not realize how many good reasons there are to try and find out more about the people around you. After all, whether you're talking about new friends, employees, doctors, caretakers for elderly family members, or even significant others, you, as a citizen, have a right to know whether the people you surround yourself with are who they say they are. This goes double in any situation that involves your children, which not only includes teachers and babysitters, but also scout masters, little league coaches and others. Bottom line, if you want to find out more about someone, you should perform a background check.

Answer 4

No, this won't be a problem to enter the U.S.

In Canada, yes, but not the U.S.

Answer 5

It probably will be, since 9/11. I would call the U.S. consulate and inquire there.

Answer 6

not absolutely not