QUESTION
Could a Public Intoxication Charge affect my F-1 application?
Asked on Jan 25th, 2019 on Immigration - Arkansas
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I am currently a student in his last semester with a F1 visa. I already have some opportunities for Grad School and will probably be applying for my F1 gor grad school this summer. Just recently I was arrested and charged with Public Intoxication, my court date is in two weeks. My question is, if I just plea guilty and get over with the fines, could the record of “Public Intoxication” be a problem when I apply for my F1 for graduate school. In other words, can I get my second F1 visa rejected or entry denied because of this? Thanks in advance!
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One charge of public intoxication would probably be okay, but a history of more than one could be problematic for visa issuance. Consuls have been known to take intoxication very seriously and deny cases on health-related grounds that the person has a mental disorder and behavior associated with the disorder that may pose, or has posed, a threat to the property, safety, or welfare of the individual or others. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.
Answered on Feb 17th, 2019 at 5:56 PM