If case are taken into trial, can go to home country and apply for new VISA? Dose trial case could lead to inadmissible?

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charged with M1 theft, w/o prior record. Court offer a diversion program but denied by myself, and request my criminal lawyer to take it to trial since I insist i am innocent. Before the trial meeting at the end of the next month, could i still go to my home country to renew my F1 visa? Dose the proceeding trial case affect my VISA renew, even it is not a conviction? Thanks for help. Also looking for a qualified immigration lawyer can help for immigrant and also my current case.

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    Answered August 21, 2012 10:00. Cross post in immigration.

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  2. Licensed in NY

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    Answered August 21, 2012 10:00. Repost this in the immigration section.

  3. Licensed in NY

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    Answered August 21, 2012 10:00. You need to speak with immigration lawyer

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    Answered August 21, 2012 10:06. My experience is that it can be an issue. As my colleagues suggested contact an immigration attorney.

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