really how hard is it???

Question

Ok i am marrying a US citizen i am from england however i have a criminal record it happened 10 yrs ago (i received a prison sentence in an young offenders unit) and i am so sorry for what i did!! i am currently in full time employment helping ex military with mental health. How hard would it be for me to go to the states. My hubby to be is in the US army. He will hopefully be stationed in germany for a few more yrs... Do you think i am setting myself up for heartache??? Please no hurtful comments that we don't want you here. I made a huge mistake i was young and stupid. I love him so much and am afraid that when he gets his orders back to the states they will refuse my visa. i know that i need to get a wavier of inadmissabilty how hard are they to get?? i just need some advice??

i am not going to America to commit ANY crimes i just want to be with my hubby!! i have given up an excellent job to go and live with him in Germany. There is no way that he can come and live in England because he has re uped in the Army plus he loves the army so much. i just don't know what to do i feel lost and such a failure because of some dumb thing i did!!

also is it best to get a lawyer i have thee money to get a good one!! i mean doess it help to get one or does it make no difference to my case weather i have one or not.

i know that the states have enough problems but i am doing it all legally!!! i am not going to be a burden on the taxpayer or on any other resources.. Just because i commited a crime and you don't know the reasons behind it does not mean that i cannot be a productive member of society..

it was theft from an employer in which i recieved NOTHING. I was 19 and in the wrong crowd and ending up being threaten by some not very nice people because of my job!! because there was no evidence that they were associated with the crime i was done for the whole lot. When in essence i did not get any money from it!!!

i was sentenced to 2 yrs in a young offenders unit in which i served 10 mths and let out 2 months early on tag

Answer 1

Well I would check into it but 10 years plus I think and no criminal record since then.. I think is enough time for someone to have rebuilt a good name for themselves in my opinion at least.
But I would check with a legal expert on it.

Answer 2

Any country has the right to refuse entry to anyone (even their own citizens) with a criminal record ... regardless whether the record is for a minor crime (misdemeanor) or major crime (felony).

North American countries (USA and Canada) may refuse someone with a misdemeanor record, depending on the crime itself and the "track record" since the conviction took place. For felonies, you WILL be refused entry ... permanently. There is no way around this - any pardon you may have received is considered "local" ... the felony is still on your record, and will cause you grief when entering any nation.

There is no "statute of limitations" on felonies, either ... they could have occurred yesterday, or fifty years ago. They're still relevant every time you attempt to cross an international border.

Your best bet is to contact a good immigration lawyer, discuss your issues (and history) openly and honestly, and see what can be done for your particular case.

As an immediate problem, you need to have been married at least two calendar years before requesting entry to be considered as part of a family unit, even (or especially) if the other person is military. Otherwise, your request to enter the US and subsequent granting of a visa (regardless of type) is dependent solely on your personal history ... which, from the sound of things, has some hiccups.

Good luck!

Answer 3

As with so much else, the answer is, it depends. Mostly it depends on what crime you were convicted of. Some drug offences, for example, are treated very severely in US immigration law. Some offences can lead to visa ineligibilities, but can be forgiven by requesting a waiver from DHS. Others can't. Some aren't a problem at all, depending on how long ago it was, etc. Without any idea what it is you're talking about, no one here can give you an absolute answer. You can always consult with an immigration attorney and ask, or have your finance do so.

Answer 4

The only way you will know is by applying for a visa at the US embassy. They will ask for a declaration regarding criminal records. Please be 100% honest with them about it, if you dont tell them the truth then its pretty much an instant rejection. Really it is only if its anything to do with drugs or terrorism that will get you then knockback provided you are honest about it.

Good luck, and hope you get it

Answer 5

One question on the visa/green card forms is have you commited any crime? have you been to prison? On the green card form you even have to provide proof of anything other than a traffic violations, and they do background checks on you. So yes this will go against you. Get a good lawyer

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Ask the American Embassy in London and The British FCO.

Answer 8

The best thing would be to book an appointment at the US embassy in London and have a frank and open discussion.

Answer 9

I think that it will mostly depend on what you did. If it was something horrific like murder or rape, then they may not allow you to come to the us. But if it was something like robbery, vandalism, things like that, they I would hope would chalk it up to being a little immature!.. My God it was 10 years ago!

Answer 10

In the US you can have juvenile records sealed. Our laws change constantly so I have to agree you should get an attorney; your husband should have access to legal advice.