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I have to go to home country for the j1 stamping. I had sealed and dismissed case of shoplifting. I was given ACD
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A J-1 visa is discretionary with the U. S. consulate or embassy. Any arrest must be disclosed in the DS- 160 non-immigrant visa application. Although the case was dismissed on an ACD, the consular officer may take the arrest in consideration in issuing the visa. 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 Apr 23rd, 2018 at 2:38 PM