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Do I absolutely have to disclose a drink/driving conviction on my Visa application to enter the U.S???I am a British citizen traveling to the U.S in two weeks. I have a drink/driving conviction from December 2008. Do i absolutely have do declare this? If i don't, do they have a way of finding out this information? Attorney answers (2)
Reputation Level 16
Answered over 2 years ago.
Immigration Attorney in Atlanta, GA.
Yes, an applicant must disclose the conviction. Additionally, it would be helpful to be prepared to supply certified disposition documents for the offense, such as certified copies of: the charging document (citation or indictment), the plea, the court adjudication, the court sentence, and proof of satisfying the court sentence (payment of fine, completion of driving course, etc.).
The USCIS can be expected to check remarkably comprehensive arrest records. Failure to disclose the conviction not only may result in denial of the application, but also could place one at risk of a finding of visa fraud, with very harsh consequences. [Note: Compatible with Avvo policy, this communication is intended as general information and not legal advice, and this communication does not create an attorney-client relationship.] David N. Soloway Frazier, Soloway & Poorak, PC 1800 Century Place, Suite 100 Atlanta, Georgia 30345 www.fspklaw.com 404/320-7000 877/232-5352 dsoloway@fspklaw.com
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Reputation Level 15
Answered over 2 years ago.
Speeding / Traffic Ticket Lawyer in Alexandria, VA.
Yes, I concur in Mr. Soloway's response to this question.
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