Getting into America having been arrested, but not convicted
Discussion
Anyone can get arrested, only criminals get convicted (or that's how its supposed to work).
EDIT - It's unclear if you mean you were arrested in the US in 2005 or in UK. If in UK then no probs as they won't check your records. Depending on the nature of the arrest and if it was in the US, then you should check it out with the embassy.
EDIT - It's unclear if you mean you were arrested in the US in 2005 or in UK. If in UK then no probs as they won't check your records. Depending on the nature of the arrest and if it was in the US, then you should check it out with the embassy.
Edited by PorkScratching on Monday 29th January 16:19
The link below suggests that a mere arrest may be enough to prevent you using the Visa Waiver Scheme. Seems harsh - but nothing about the Septics surprises me any more!
http://london.usembassy.gov/cons_new/
EDIT: "Important: Some travelers may not be eligible to enter the United States visa free under the VWP. These include people who have been arrested, even if the arrest did not result in a criminal conviction, those with criminal records, (the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act does not apply to U.S. visa law), certain serious communicable illnesses, those who have been refused admission into, or have been deported from, the United States, or have previously overstayed on the VWP. Such travelers must apply for special restricted visas. If they attempt to travel without a visa, they may be refused entry into the United States."
http://london.usembassy.gov/cons_new/
EDIT: "Important: Some travelers may not be eligible to enter the United States visa free under the VWP. These include people who have been arrested, even if the arrest did not result in a criminal conviction, those with criminal records, (the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act does not apply to U.S. visa law), certain serious communicable illnesses, those who have been refused admission into, or have been deported from, the United States, or have previously overstayed on the VWP. Such travelers must apply for special restricted visas. If they attempt to travel without a visa, they may be refused entry into the United States."
Edited by Lurking Lawyer on Monday 29th January 16:16
Fidgits said:
To be honest, if your in any doubt, give the Embassy a call (make up a fake name if you want) to see what they say.
"Hello, my name is Iquabal Jihad and I was enquiring about what, if any difficulties I might have in visiting your fine country after a little difficulty I had last year when I was going to work on this tube train"
speedyellow said:
I've been arrested and not convicted and never had any issues travelling back and forth to the US.
Innocent until PROVEN guilty remember! Nothing wrong with 'helping' the police with their enquiries!
Innocent until PROVEN guilty remember! Nothing wrong with 'helping' the police with their enquiries!
the question is, was the arrest in the UK or US - if its the latter, then I imagine there is more chance of having an issue than the former.
The two choices are to either, take a chance and see what happens or if it was in the US, or suitably serious, give the embassy a call...
Fidgits said:
simonharrod911 said:
Sorry, arrested in the uk, released, but dna and fingerprints taken.
Not me you understand!
Not me you understand!
how serious was the issue?
if it was a minor thing, being in the UK, I can't see it being an issue.
Bit of a brawl, my mate was arrested incorrectly, subsequently released.
simonharrod911 said:
Fidgits said:
simonharrod911 said:
Sorry, arrested in the uk, released, but dna and fingerprints taken.
Not me you understand!
Not me you understand!
how serious was the issue?
if it was a minor thing, being in the UK, I can't see it being an issue.
Bit of a brawl, my mate was arrested incorrectly, subsequently released.
Be ok so long as your name is'nt Abu Hanza!
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