I was stupid about 16 years ago and let someone that had befriended me use a stolen cheque book in the petrol station where I worked. Got a conviction for dishonesty - conditional discharge. I am married with kids now and looking to go to Florida and don't want to get kicked out on arrival. Don't want to go to all the trouble of applying if they just say no to anyone with a conviction? Can anyone give me some hope?
2007-07-08 09:44:34 · 7 answers · asked by LancsLad 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
I think you'll be okay. Normally crimes that exclude you from entry are drug crimes and crimes of "moral turpitude." Writing hot checks, while reprehensible, does not meet the standard for exclusion.
2007-07-08 10:04:10 · answer #1 · answered by Yak Rider 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the crime was considered a felony then you might have trouble. A lot depends on your age at that time and any other crimes since. Tell the absolute truth on your visa application when you answer the questions. Volunteer nothing but what is asked, trying to explain may make it worse when they aren't asking about it.
Actually crime in Florida went down since people there are allowed to carry handguns. Criminals think twice when their victims or passers-by may be armed.
Being married with a family is a plus too. If you have a skill or profession, even better. If you like hot, humid weather and think 60 degrees F. is cold enough for a heavy jacket, want to pick oranges and grapefruits off your own trees, then Florida is perfect.
Watch out for the mosquitoes, 'Florida hummingbirds". But then you'll be indoors in the A/C coolness 9 months of the year. That is when you'll escape having your leg pulled by a 'Gator. :) :) :) LOL
2007-07-08 10:21:04 · answer #2 · answered by Taganan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
My name is George. I work at Immigroup. I can relate to your dillema. When I was 16 years old, I got charged with tresspassing when we were using our go-kart when we were using it on someone else's property. I never have a problem when I cross (I'm a Canadian citizen). On their system, it doesn't show because I was a minor when that happended. If you are a permanent resident and it happened when you were an adult, you are in a catch-22 even if you have received a pardon. There is a question they will ask you: "Have you ever been convicted of a criminal charge?" At this point its damned if you say yes and damned if you say no (even with a pardon). I know lawyers can be expensive but that would be your strongest chance of success (a US immigration lawyer and respected within their industry).
If you do not want to spend alot of money, just be honest and forthcoming on your application and give it try (if you are not on the visa-waiver program). Otherwise, if you don't have high expectations, but would like us to give you a helping hand, give me a call at anytime at (416)962-2623 ext. 22 or visit our website at http://www.immigroup.com/us_visa.php
2007-07-12 05:33:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You dont need a Visa for the US they operate a visa waiver programme and most unlikely your past will come up.Get going and enjoy.Above all stop worrying you have the past behind you now.
2007-07-15 15:53:52 · answer #4 · answered by realdolby 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will have to go to london for an interview. expect to pay £ 1.60 per minute on the embasy line to book your interview then £60 for the visa then £10 for them to return your passport. also take a lot of reading material to the embasy when you go.
we all make mistakes it is what you afterwards that counts.
good luck
2007-07-08 11:27:11 · answer #5 · answered by mowhokman 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Apply but be honest on the application
2007-07-08 09:52:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
think you'll have trouble, what do want to go there for, its full gangsters theives and"m" people!! p.s please do gooders leave my post alone!! pps, i have a little side bet at ladbrooks on how long it is before i get a violation......
2007-07-08 09:52:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋