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Travelling from the UK to the USA with a criminal record

I was just going to lie on the esta and put no to everything. then risk landing in the u.s but not sure if it would pop up that i been refused at customs

It's going to pop up as soon as you apply for the ESTA (unless their systems are unbelievably slack, which I doubt in the current climate). Your passport number will be tied to your visa application and your passport number is needed for the ESTA.

Give it a go though, I'd be amazed if it goes through.
 
It's going to pop up as soon as you apply for the ESTA (unless their systems are unbelievably slack, which I doubt in the current climate). Your passport number will be tied to your visa application and your passport number is needed for the ESTA.

Give it a go though, I'd be amazed if it goes through.
good thinking i forgot that. i will try it and report back
 
I was just going to lie on the esta and put no to everything. then risk landing in the u.s but not sure if it would pop up that i been refused at customs
That's what you should have done in the first place!
 
djdazr - apply for the ESTA and lie. Fly to Montreal and go by land to the US. If you get refused entry you get a holiday in Canada rather than put on the next plane back to the UK.
 
You know a pretty good driving route down from Canuckistan to the the USA, don't you?

Yes, a blinding drive if you wanna go from Gananoque to Syracuse. No good if you need to go to Lake Placid, that's not on the map.

Tbf, the border crossing near Gananoque must be one of the sleepiest going, so not such a bad idea...
 
I have a conviction 18 years ago for common assault carrying a bladed instrument(no one got hurt or touched)
I have been using the visa waiver system for years but now would like to correct that and apply for a normal visa
through the Embassy. I am aware that I stand to be barred for life. I also have a current shotgun license
. My question is and I have read through these comments but none addresses my query. Do you think there is a chance in being accepted ? I also have family in the USA( a brother)
 
If it was ever disclosed I would be banned for life and as I have a brother an gf there this would not be good. In any event I would rather be upfront. I used to work for American Company so hoping his might help. The conviction was because the guy stole a lot of money from me I did not touch him and he called the police who came to my home I just pled guilty as didn't want court case
 
I can't think of any benefits to fessing up to even a minor conviction. I'd rather take my chances. They're only likely to go digging if you're unfortunate enough to e selected at random or go through customs looking super sweaty and extra shifty.
 
I have a conviction 18 years ago for common assault carrying a bladed instrument(no one got hurt or touched)
I have been using the visa waiver system for years but now would like to correct that and apply for a normal visa
through the Embassy. I am aware that I stand to be barred for life. I also have a current shotgun license
. My question is and I have read through these comments but none addresses my query. Do you think there is a chance in being accepted ? I also have family in the USA( a brother)
Why do you want a VISA. You are eligible for visa waiver so no need to " correct" anything as you outbid!
 
Am considering moving to US and as such they require a Police report. Better to do it this way
sooner rather than later. I have worked American Companies for 20 year vso hoping honesty is the best policy
 
acpo statement will decide how you can proceed with this. you may be ok and find record wiped . the step down process was stopped in 2009. if the acpo shows a record or a no live trace tag, then you will have to come clean for a visa application.

I would avoid this path if at all possible. ..
 
Too late....have already informed Embassy and waiting report. I would hope that something that happened 18 years ago. This guy stole large amount of money from me,I went round but he shouted call the police so I left.
Prefer to come clean as if I dont want problems in the future, think thi si best way, but as you say it may not be and I will live to regret it ! Didnt know they wiped before 2009...is that correct ? am sure not !
 
Dont think it is wiped as I have a shotgun license and each renewal I have to go through it all again !!
but never refused. UK Gun laws much tighter than US ones but may make no difference at all
Many thanks for your constructive comments though. It is much appreciative.
 
You allowed a shotgun license with your record, Dave?

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