Want to go to america for holiday but got criminal conviction 2 years ago will i have any trouble & apply visa

Question

I got me a criminal conviction 2 years ago for assaulting an old woman at my place of work.

I didnt get no custodial sentence

But was wondering whether i got to get me a visa and do they let people with convictions enter for holiday.

i want to take a girl there for a few days as i saved up some money


thnx

Answer 1

Yes you will. They now go back to 5 years down the line. Same thing with visa waiver system. Sorry to tell you this but that's how they do it

Answer 2

Try and think of some where else to go as you're not going to the States. Visa rules are very strict and they do not allow people with criminal convictions to enter the US even if it was 2 years ago.

I do know of somebody who has travelled to the states recently and has not been allowed in. They arrived at JFK and was turned away and then escorted on to another plane back to the UK. He had a criminal conviction that was 4 years old.

Answer 3

Is this for a vacation to the USA? If so, I suggest you apply. They can only say no and it is just a day out of your life to go to the embassy. If you were a minor at the time, you stand a better chance of getting in, so long as you can show that you are sorry for what you did. Remember, you will just have a couple of minutes to convince the consular officer that you should be granted a visa. If you are looking to immigrate to the USA, you should not be deterred from applying because of one, relatively minor, offence. However, they will look at it and question you about it. Be ready!

Answer 4

Travelers who have been arrested, even if the arrest did not result in a criminal conviction, and those with criminal records, (the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act does not apply to U.S. visa law), are not eligible to travel visa free under the Visa Waiver Program. They are required to apply for visas. If they attempt to travel without a visa, they may be refused entry into the United States.

If the arrest resulted in a conviction, the individual may be permanently ineligible to receive a visa.


http://www.overseas-emigration.co.uk/news/immigration-news/usa-visa-waiver-program.html

Answer 5

My husband had to go to the American Embassy in London, be aware that it will take a day to get it sorted. His conviction was when he was 16 he's 43 now. We have travelled to the US with his Visa customs asked why he needed the visa he told them about the conviction they then thanked him for taking the time to get it. The visa's last for 10 years and are placed in your passport. So don't throw away your passport when it expires cause your visa may still be current.

Answer 6

If you are on a British Passport you get given a Visa Waiver form on the plane. Just fill that out & relax.

Before you book anything, and to double check that, ring the American Embassy and ask. You don't have to give your name for general advise.

Answer 7

I wouldn't go if I was you. You might get a visa be allowed to travel and then not be allowed entry to the USA when you arrive there. Not worth the hassle - go somewhere else for a few days. Hope this helps and wherever you go - have a great time.

Answer 8

Criminal Records Search Database : http://SearchVerifyInfo.com

Answer 9

Yes, but most likely you'll just need an interview and it'll be fine. Just explain to the passport ppl what happened and that it was a long time ago and you're totally different now, grown up, in a relationship, etc.

Answer 10

Hmm....not sure about that.....the only thing I do know is if you get caught with class A's on you, you can't go to America..I doubt you'll have a problem with it tho!