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Travelling from the UK to the USA with a criminal record

Yeah ill report back once i know. ACRO contacted me within 2 hours of me leaving the embassy to say the embassy had already been intouch asking for the extra information which i gave them permission to disclose so hopefully should hear something soon
 
Bahnhof Strasse said:
44 pages here say don't admit anything and loads of people travel with no hassle vs your lawyer who's fucked things up. Ask for your money back at least.

Try for an ESTA with a new passport and see how you get on, should be OK.
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I got new passport as I reported my old one Lost , would that Look suspicious or USA would know that my old passport was reported lost ?

Someone say to me that he had his passport lost, then when he tries to go USA now each time, they knew about it and did back ground checks ...not sure how they would know ?
 
Are you a British passport holder?

They won't know or care that you lost your old passport anywhere other than here.
 
on this Canadian immigration website, says that Canada share Information with other countries.

Canada eTA 2017 Problems? We Can Help!

"Does Canada Share Information with Other Countries?
In an effort to improve security, Canada shares information with select foreign governments
including criminal database information as well as visa and immigration information. If you read
the fine print of the eTA application consent and declaration, Citizenship and Immigration Canada
states that information provided may be shared with foreign governments in accordance with subsection
8(2) of the Canada Privacy Act."
 
JASONMARTIN said:
on this Canadian immigration website, says that Canada share Information with other countries.

Canada eTA 2017 Problems? We Can Help!

"Does Canada Share Information with Other Countries?
In an effort to improve security, Canada shares information with select foreign governments
including criminal database information as well as visa and immigration information. If you read
the fine print of the eTA application consent and declaration, Citizenship and Immigration Canada
states that information provided may be shared with foreign governments in accordance with subsection
8(2) of the Canada Privacy Act."
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doesn't say if anyone shares with Canada tho!
 
JASONMARTIN said:
on this Canadian immigration website, says that Canada share Information with other countries.

Canada eTA 2017 Problems? We Can Help!

"Does Canada Share Information with Other Countries?
In an effort to improve security, Canada shares information with select foreign governments
including criminal database information as well as visa and immigration information. If you read
the fine print of the eTA application consent and declaration, Citizenship and Immigration Canada
states that information provided may be shared with foreign governments in accordance with subsection
8(2) of the Canada Privacy Act."
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I would hope they share information... But as previously mentioned if you aren't a terrorist you probably aren't on their list
 
wiskey said:
I would hope they share information... But as previously mentioned if you aren't a terrorist you probably aren't on their list
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so they only share info with USA if you are terrorist ? As I have a Denied Canadian Esta that wouldn't pop up when they scan your passport In USA ?
 
Hello all. As you know, the US has signed fingerprints and DNA sharing agreements (PCSC agreements) with all visa free countries, plus some countries that are not on the waiver list yet.

So things are now a little bit different than 5-10 years ago. They have acces to this data, in the name of fighting terrorism and serious crimes.

My question would be to those that had their fingerprints taken by police in the past and traveled recently in the US, ticking NO in the form. How did it go at the customs ??

Are they checking at the border the fingerprints in the home country database or they do this only in case of a criminal investigation?

Thanks.
 
Alfonso said:
Hello all. As you know, the US has signed fingerprints and DNA sharing agreements (PCSC agreements) with all visa free countries, plus some countries that are not on the waiver list yet.

So things are now a little bit different than 5-10 years ago. They have acces to this data, in the name of fighting terrorism and serious crimes.

My question would be to those that had their fingerprints taken by police in the past and traveled recently in the US, ticking NO in the form. How did it go at the customs ??

Are they checking at the border the fingerprints in the home country database or they do this only in case of a criminal investigation?

Thanks.
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They dont have live access to this information. If they suspect you of something serious they have to go through official channels to get this information e.g interpol.
 
Traveller2017 said:
Lurked this thread for years wondering if i would ever get into the US with a drugs conviction in the UK.

Can now happily feedback and confirm what everyone else is saying and to tick no and just go and enjoy yourself.

Went to the US last month with no problems at all. Was nervous going through customs but the guy asked if id ever been before, what i was travelling for , took my pic and fingerprints and told me to enjoy my stay and sent me on my way.

Cant believe i worried for so long about telling the truth, going though the consolate after reading that 99% were being refused and i would never get in again then.

The UK share nothing (minor) with the US guys. Im going back in March again and wont even be thinking about it this time!
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Will be interested to hear how you feel things are in March with everything going on over the pond atm.
 
Hey everyone

After reading the last 45 pages of this thread, I am happy to say 'no' to having been cautioned for possession of Class A and a public order offence which occured 3 years ago, so that I can travel to America under the Visa Waiver Program. Thanks for all the information on that one!

However, I want to travel to Canada from America on the same trip. Anyone know what the deal with Canada is and any advice on how to play it? There's also the option of travelling straight to Canada from the UK - if that changes things?

Cheers
 
Quallo said:
Hey everyone

After reading the last 45 pages of this thread, I am happy to say 'no' to having been cautioned for possession of Class A and a public order offence which occured 3 years ago, so that I can travel to America under the Visa Waiver Program. Thanks for all the information on that one!

However, I want to travel to Canada from America on the same trip. Anyone know what the deal with Canada is and any advice on how to play it? There's also the option of travelling straight to Canada from the UK - if that changes things?

Cheers
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The Canadian eTA is now even more restrictive than the American ESTA.

The Canadians ask the question:
Canadian eTA said:
Have you ever committed, been arrested for, been charged with or convicted of any criminal offence in any country?
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ANYTHING, EVER, ANYWHERE ... whereas the Americans are actually far more reasonable:
United States ESTA said:
Have you ever been arrested or convicted for any offence or crime that resulted in serious damage to property, or serious harm to another person or government authority; or ever violated any law related to possessing, using, or distributing illegal drugs?
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... effectively only concerning themselves with issues of sedition, drugs, and violence.
 
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Thanks Spymaster.

I've seen that I don't need a Canadian eTA if entering by land or sea... so would saying 'no' to get into America and then travelling to Canadia by sea (probably from Seattle) be a wise shout?

All the best and thanks again.
 
If you're going to say "no" to the Yanks you might as well say "no" to the moose shaggers and not worry about how you enter. One won't have access to more information about you that the other.
 
Hi, Iam an Indian in UK on Work permit. We are planning now for a shift to US, will Be applying for a WP from US Embassy, London. The issue is I have a conviction for driving with no insurance and talking on mobile while driving, both on the same day. Went to court and was fined, Fine is duels paid. Should I declare this information in DS 160? If declared, will I have an issue with Visa approval? Need your suggestions as I am really confused as someone told me that lying is a serious offence and my convictions are not.
 
Suren25 said:
Hi, Iam an Indian in UK on Work permit. We are planning now for a shift to US, will Be applying for a WP from US Embassy, London. The issue is I have a conviction for driving with no insurance and talking on mobile while driving, both on the same day. Went to court and was fined, Fine is duels paid. Should I declare this information in DS 160? If declared, will I have an issue with Visa approval? Need your suggestions as I am really confused as someone told me that lying is a serious offence and my convictions are not.
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This is already covered in the thread - have you read it..?
 
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