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Applying for a US Visa with an arrest but not conviction

DanPom1900 — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:24:30 GMT

Hi, I’m not sure if anyone can help but I’m looking for some advice.

Back in 2018 I got arrested after a few stressful months I got let off without a caution or a charge. Fast forward to three years ago and I was travelling to Florida im Autist

Help im confused

coco98 — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:38:26 GMT

Hey all,

I wanted to go to New York in 2019 and thought I would try for an online Esta form. I answered yes to the question: Have you ever been arrested or convicted of a crime that resulted in serious harm to another person or govt authori

Conviction or no conviction? Applying for a Visa

Laura — Sat, 07 Jan 2023 01:22:13 GMT

Hi everyone

I’m a little bit confused and extremely nervous.
I am in the process of emigrating to the USA with my husband.
I was interviewed under caution back in 2019 - no further action was taken and that was the last I heard of an

Will I be granted a visa if I have a drug conviction?

Spireriteboy — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:42:25 GMT

Hi guys,

So in 2003 I was convicted for supply of a Class A controlled subsatnce - heroin. This is my only offence. I was given a 2 year custodial sentence and served 10 months of it. I was 22 years old (I am now 36, home o

Applying for a US Visa with criminal convictions

Reformed06 — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 21:34:25 GMT

Dear all,

Just thought I'd share my experiences when applying for a tourist visa to the US for my upcoming stag. Having been convicted on multiple occassions for minor offences in the mid 2000s I knew getting I'd be ineligible to travel under the

Why does ACRO ask for the name of the embassy your applying for a VISA at ? do they alert embassies ?

Dani — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 11:32:47 GMT

I asked for a police certificate from ACRO, and while completing the request form, there is this question (which embassy are you applying for a visa at ?) does it mean that ACRO have alerted US embassy about my case ? please help, I had a caution for shop

Applying for a visa whilst on the SOR

Traveller8 — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 21:13:00 GMT

Hello,

I am wondering if anyone has had any success applying for a visa whilst on the SOR?

I am currently on it indefinitely however my offence was 8 years ago. And I live in an area that has some of the lowest numbers for people appeal

Will a No Further Action show an Arco police certificate?

JamesT — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 08:54:51 GMT

I'm trying to figure out whether an arrest which resulted in No Further Action would show alongside a simple caution for the same incident, on a ARCO Police Certificate?

I'm ustj curious as to whether a No Further Action would show up or not in s

"Inside the American Embassy" - Channel 4 documentary

BenS — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 08:36:22 GMT

I found an interesting documentary on All4, a fly-on-the-wall programme about people working at the US embassy in London.

Episode 2 follows the visa team and is an interesting watch for anyone interested in how they choose who can and can't enter

Travelling to Usa

scotboy — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 20:03:50 GMT

Has anyone taken a chance and travelled to USA while on the register?

Non EU citizen traveling to US with UK penalty notice and caution

Dani — Tue, 03 May 2016 10:55:21 GMT

I was student in the UK 2 years ago, in a very deep depression, under medication, I was very desperate and thought I worth nothing, i was caught shoplifting and taken to the police station twice, they gave me a penalty notice and then a simple caution. bu

Us travel with conviction

Hansburn — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 20:55:27 GMT

Hi looking for some advice.

I was arrested for simple possession including paraphernalia in USA while traveling in 2003 (24 at the time). I went to court and pleaded guiry and was fined.

I wasn't deported. I am now married with children and

Us visa with drug caution

Jamie2863 — Sat, 16 May 2015 09:08:31 GMT

Hi my name is Jamie and few months ago booked a holiday to America with my girlfriend. But stupidly recently received a police caution for possession of small amount of class a drugs. Something I'm embarrassed and ashamed of. The police told me to report

US Visa - 2nd Attempt Success

yklad81 — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 10:11:37 GMT

After my last attempt in London two years ago I bit the bullet and tried again for my B2 Visa and was granted.

I must admit the new online application process and booking system for the US Embassy/Consulate is speedier and cheaper than going though

Court Documents

Tue, 03 Feb 2015 14:54:38 GMT

Hey Everyone!

So first time post here.

I am trying to obtain a visa for US and they have requested my court documents from 18 years ago before they make a decision. The court have asked that I give them a specific date in order for them to

visa application for USA

Summer — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 08:55:10 GMT

Hi I would really appreciate any positive advice.

Due to hard work we are now in a position to take our two Young daughters for what is a dream holiday to Disney World Florida!

However, 8 yrs ago my husband made a massive mistake which he ha

USA - Visa with caution

Wins2015 — Sun, 15 Dec 2013 19:37:59 GMT

Hi
I appreciate any help possible.
I have booked to travel to the US at the end of October, although I was given a caution in Nov 2007 for class A possession (my only offence).
Although I understand that the US have potentially tightened the appr

Work Visa USA

TonyTucker — Sun, 15 Dec 2013 19:37:59 GMT

When i was younger i made a few silly mistakes and ended up getting locked up for a few years for concerned in the supply (class B).

I was released in 2006 and since then have had no issues at all with the police, now a job has came up that would r

flight transfers in america

simon — Sun, 15 Dec 2013 19:37:59 GMT

Can anybody shed some light on whether or not the rules apply to ex-criminals who are merely changing flights in american airports and not staying in the US

eg travel from london to peru with a change at JFK airport

Am I F****d?

Gaz6 — Tue, 26 Nov 2013 18:16:38 GMT

Morning Ladies and Gents

Just a quick one regarding travel to the US I know other people have asked similar questions and I have read through various articles relating to entry to the US with a criminal record. but I would just like to state my per

For anyone thinking of going to the USA but is afriad. JUST GO!!

biologist — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 21:03:46 GMT

I pulled this article off the Telegraph's travel section. Unless you are on the FBI/Interpol list or are wanted in the USA for international human/drug trafficking, I'd say just go.

US Visa - SUCCESS

d211q2 — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:36:22 GMT

Had visa interview this morning (Paris Embassy) and was granted. Passport coming back end of week.

Recap: 2 arrests - 1 caution for D&D in 2005, 1 for ABH in 2010 which resulted in 10-week tag, 260 hours community service, £400 fine from Magistrate

Just had my interview at US Consulate Belfast

JintyD — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 15:56:18 GMT

Was very nervous about going here as I had never been to Belfast and was travelling alone so had no moral support so to speak.

Getting to the Consulate is relatively easy. 8a bus drops you right at the bottom of the road up to the Consulate