Im going through the agonising process of trying to obtain a US marriage visa. However I have a police caution on file for possesing a stun gun 3 years ago, Im now worried that the visa will be denied for this reason. Has anyone ever been denied a visa because of past convictions or cautions/arrests?
2007-09-18 11:41:25 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
I am in the UK, I am not adjusting status from within the US, its a k1 visa. Thanks
2007-09-19 07:11:22 · update #1
You need to own up about your caution, provide your police check form (this may or may not show your caution, provide copies of any records you can get from the police about your caution. The more paper evidence you can supply the better they like it.
At interview answer any questions honestly, if you volunteer anything, let them know how ashamed you are about your previous behaviour and how you used the experience of the caution to reassess your life and have not been in any trouble since.
The caution won't just be an issue at your Embassy interview but will crop up later at your AOS interview, just make sure you are honest and show that you have learned enough not to repeat any illegal behaviour.
It won't be likely to stop you getting your K-1 though. It will just give them something to think about during interview.
Good Luck with your future in America.
2007-09-22 00:22:17 · answer #1 · answered by freebird 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stun guns are legal in many states, so having one is not a crime. You were told to get rid of one 3 yrs ago and apparently complied. A warning is not a crime. You should not have any problems unless you were convicted of a serious crime. An arrest without a conviction means little. A conviction for disturbing the peace by singing too loud late at night probably would also be too minor to worry about. However do not omit or cover up anything on your application as doing that might work against you if it were to be discovered.
2007-09-18 12:53:17 · answer #2 · answered by Taganan 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is nothing you can do, obviously. The caution is there and they will see it when you give them the police report. All you can do is hope that the Consular Officer on the day is not in a bad mood.
For what its worth, I don't think this will reduce your chances of getting a visa by very much. Immigration officers aren't out to bust people just for the fun of it. I have actually found them to be the most professional government employees I have ever come across, in any country.
2007-09-18 11:50:42 · answer #3 · answered by skip 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, I went to the US embassy to try and get a visa last week and I was refused for such a pathetic reason (even the officer new that it was so minor). Basically I pawned a phone I found and because of that arrest I now have to wait 5 years before I can reapply again, so unfortunately because it was only 3 years ago I doubt you will be issued a visa. Let me know how you go though.
2007-09-20 19:41:06 · answer #4 · answered by mikidiki 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why would you want to own a stun gun??.In the eyes of the law you are a criminal convicted or not.You will not obtain a Visa for the US on these grounds.It becomes tiring to hear the bleatings of people like you.The Us and British Embassy staff are nice people and very polite but boy try and pull a fast one and your out..goodbye
2007-09-21 15:27:36 · answer #5 · answered by realdolby 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe the question in the questionnaire is whether you have BEEN convicted of any crime. A cautionary note doesn't amount to a conviction. If asked about it, and I doubt it, answer truthfully and sincerely. Consular staff use their judgement and do not act as robots. They may be wrong at times.
2007-09-18 11:52:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes it can affect your visa.
however if you confess your past convictions and cautions/arrests then they shall make allowances for that
2007-09-18 23:24:20 · answer #7 · answered by Perfectionist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The yanks are not to keen on us brits lately. Main reason is the recent security problems. But i think their suspicion is not directed at the english english!
2007-09-22 06:39:21 · answer #8 · answered by jj26 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes this can affect your application for a marriage visa. However, if you have a bonafide marriage and you have no other offenses you should be ok...
2007-09-18 11:47:02 · answer #9 · answered by Attorney 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you weren't convicted, I don't think you should have any real problem -- especially if you haven't had any trouble since.
2007-09-18 11:48:58 · answer #10 · answered by Lori K 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋