Hi Dani

As you know, the question on the ESTA form ask - 'Have you ever been arrested or convicted for a crime that resulted in serious damage to property, or serious harm to another person or government authority'

To answer honestly, you need to consider whether the offence you committed would be classed as a crime of moral turpitude. Shoplifting isn't considered to be so and therefore on the ESTA form, you would be able to answer 'No'. We have developed some information on our site around this - https://hub.unlock.org.uk/knowledgebase/travelling-to-the-usa-the-esta-form-and-moral-turpitude/. Alternatively, have a look at the 'Help' section of the ESTA form.

If you were randomly questioned at the airport by immigration staff you would need to also answer 'No'.

If there is any chance that you may be offered the chance to work in the US with this company then you would need to get a copy of your Police Certificate which would disclose your caution and I guess could raise questions from your employer.

To set your mind at rest, Embassies very rarely share information.

Hope this helps

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