Travelling from the UK to the USA with a criminal record
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DaveCinzano
WATCH OUT, GEORGE, HE'S GOT A SCREWDRIVER!
Humour? 
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Starry Wisdom
it's the english for humor.Humour?
DaveCinzano
WATCH OUT, GEORGE, HE'S GOT A SCREWDRIVER!
Pretty much. Just try not to fiddle with your shoes too much, and definitely consider leaving the comedy 'Pants On Fire' smoking undercrackers at home.
Bahnhof Strasse
Met up with Hannah Courtoy a week next Tuesday
Even in the very unlikely situation of being randomly pulled aside and asked questions, what sort of questions do they ask - is it just he usual 'where are you staying and for how long' and 'how much cash do you have on you' etc? Or will they ask 'do you have any criminal convictions or arrests?' And if we simply state 'no', they won't delve further? Sorry for all the questions, just covering all possibilities! I am sure nobody can properly answer this as I presume most of you lot have been through with no troubles but...
1%er
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No-one is randomly pulled aside in American airports, everyone traveling on a non-American passport is pulled aside without exception. You will have to go through a TSA checkpoint and have your fingerprint taken, at which point they will want to see your documentation, make sure you have put an address down on the document that asks where you are staying (you can not just put down the airport hotel, it needs to be a full address that they can check on). Don't try and be funny as you will just be told to go to "secondary", where you will be made to wait and fucked around just because they can! Don't tell any lies other than you don't have a criminal record.
1927
Funnier than he thinks he is.
Everybody has finger prints and photograph/retina scan done on arrival.
Just discussed with a friend who went recently and yes, she has confirmed this! What a ball ache. But After some research I'm confident that they can't get any info from you wth this u less you're a terrorist or fraudster and you're wanted ! So that's good lol
I know we'll be fine, so glad I stumbled across this forum! I was in a blind panic a few days ago but you've all really helped to clear my mind and calm me down and make me realise how unnecessarily anxious I was!
We're off to NYC in a week and a half so I'll be sure to let you all know how we get on
I know we'll be fine, so glad I stumbled across this forum! I was in a blind panic a few days ago but you've all really helped to clear my mind and calm me down and make me realise how unnecessarily anxious I was!
We're off to NYC in a week and a half so I'll be sure to let you all know how we get on
Bahnhof Strasse
Met up with Hannah Courtoy a week next Tuesday
It's easy, just be polite but act bored and they'll waive you through once they've done what they have to do. a 1%er says, tell the truth except on the criminal record bit, (never been asked this, don't know anyone personally who says they have either), and have a great trip!
1%er
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When did they start taking photos and retina scans? Is this something that has come in with-in the last 10 months?
I have traveled to the USA from various country over many years and I have never had my photo taken (as far as I can remember) and for sure have never had a retina scan. They did once photocopy some pages from my passport, but that was because the person I was traveling with had some "irregularities" with their documentation, TSA bullshit.
keybored
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(Say "no" to this one btw).
Hi guys, I've spent a while reading through the forums and am feeling pretty confident that I should tick the no box on the ESTA however I'd just like a second opinion haha!
My situation is that back in August I received a court fine for Possession of a Class B drug (Cannabis). Unfortunately for me it wasn't even mine and my friend had left it in my car by mistake, however that's a different story. I live in Northern Ireland and a court fine over here under the Rehabilitation of Offenders act lasts 5 years. I have read the forum and understand that the US do not recognise the Rehabilitation of Offenders act for immigration purposes, however is it 100% fact that the US are unable to see our convictions unless we declare them? My situation is unique as I am travelling with family (I'm 20) and nobody in my family is aware of my conviction and I don't plan on them ever knowing.
Thanks.
My situation is that back in August I received a court fine for Possession of a Class B drug (Cannabis). Unfortunately for me it wasn't even mine and my friend had left it in my car by mistake, however that's a different story. I live in Northern Ireland and a court fine over here under the Rehabilitation of Offenders act lasts 5 years. I have read the forum and understand that the US do not recognise the Rehabilitation of Offenders act for immigration purposes, however is it 100% fact that the US are unable to see our convictions unless we declare them? My situation is unique as I am travelling with family (I'm 20) and nobody in my family is aware of my conviction and I don't plan on them ever knowing.
Thanks.
joustmaster
offcumdun
I'm sure you'll be fine.
joustmaster
offcumdun
I'm sure you'll be fine.Hi Urban, i am worried about gaining entry to the US and wonder if you could help me.
I am on Interpols top ten wanted list. Does anybody know if this is checked at immigration?
Thanks
Maurice Picarda
Actually, might as well flounce.
US immigration stopped dancing to Interpol's tune after the disappointment that was Our Love To Admire.
ddraig
kicking against the pricks...
how is your situation unique?
ruffneck23
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i got my fingerprints taken last month with an esta from the UK , but it really was nothing to worry about
ruffneck23
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1927
Funnier than he thinks he is.
By unique I think they mean their situation is exactly the same as hundreds of others who have already posted, common as fuck is the new unique, didn't you know!?
I know it must be really boring and frustrating for those of you who have been here for years, telling people the same things over and over again, I do get it lol. But I think it's just human nature to freak out and worry. and no matter how many times you read a thread of information, as a worried human being we tend to seek second, third or even fourth opinions in these sensitive situations.
Especially seeing as those posting are new to all this. I know personally that even after reading over most of the forum before posting, my brain still demanded I write and ask those questions JUST TO MAKE SURE that all info that had been given up till now was still correct and accurate. I couldn't help myself lol.
I am certain that once me, and those others who have posted recently, make it through their trips with no worries, we will no doubt be rolling our eyes and sighing at the new people who come here and ask the same questions we did. But I know that I won't stop worrying until I am through those customs at New York and back home again safely. Silly I know, but that's human nature.
I am excited to come back here and post details of how our trip goes (hopefully without any problems!) and help to let others know what to expect. It IS a shame that there are not many people here who have come back to share their experiences, whether it be good or bad, so that doesn't help to put people's minds at ease I don't think. Hence why people repeatedly ask the same questions over and over.
Anywhoooo - thank you ALL so much for everything so far. Please know I am appreciative (as I am sure the others are) and we don't intend to piss you off with our, what to you seems to be, menial questions. I am sure we will all laugh at ourselves soon enough and be in your boots!
Especially seeing as those posting are new to all this. I know personally that even after reading over most of the forum before posting, my brain still demanded I write and ask those questions JUST TO MAKE SURE that all info that had been given up till now was still correct and accurate. I couldn't help myself lol.
I am certain that once me, and those others who have posted recently, make it through their trips with no worries, we will no doubt be rolling our eyes and sighing at the new people who come here and ask the same questions we did. But I know that I won't stop worrying until I am through those customs at New York and back home again safely. Silly I know, but that's human nature.
I am excited to come back here and post details of how our trip goes (hopefully without any problems!) and help to let others know what to expect. It IS a shame that there are not many people here who have come back to share their experiences, whether it be good or bad, so that doesn't help to put people's minds at ease I don't think. Hence why people repeatedly ask the same questions over and over.
Anywhoooo - thank you ALL so much for everything so far. Please know I am appreciative (as I am sure the others are) and we don't intend to piss you off with our, what to you seems to be, menial questions. I am sure we will all laugh at ourselves soon enough and be in your boots!
1%er
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Can you point me to some of your research please as I have been to the USA many times and I can't recall ever having my photo taken and for sure have never been given a retina scans. I flown into the USA from at least 5 different countries over the last 4 years and my situation has been just like ruffneck23 says in post 982 above "fingerprints only".
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