QUESTION
What are the chances of him getting the visa since probation doesn't necessarily means conviction?
Asked on Jul 29th, 2016 on Immigration - New York
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One of my friend was arrested for case of eavesdropping (Invasion of Privacy). He has been given probation of 3 years. Since he was nonimmigrant, he has returned to his home country.
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Probation is a sentence, and it does mean conviction. Besides, not every conviction disqualifies a person from obtaining a visa as a matter of law. However, since the U.S. does not have to give permission to enter to anyone, an embassy can deny a visa for any reason - or for no reason at all. Chances that a consular officer would want to give a visa to a person with any criminal history are rather slim.
Answered on Oct 04th, 2016 at 7:05 AM
He needs to take his guilty plea minutes , if any, and certificate of disposition and show them to an Immigration attorney.
Answered on Aug 30th, 2016 at 5:48 AM