K1 visa criminal issues

[Serenity1 0]

You have plenty of info, seems like you need to digest it and learn how things work.

pretty much... it's allot to take in all at once but im getting there we just panicked for a while there is all

[bigdog 376]

Seems like their are several issues, especially with the arrests and type of charges. Maybe a chat with an immigration attorney would benefit the both of you.

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

My question to those who have arrived by air to the UK. I can't remember anything on the landing card but name, address, nationality, etc. I don't remember any questions about crime, or communicable disease, or drug trafficking like is asked on ESTA before you can visit the US without a visa. So how do they know if somebody has a crime? Where would one divulge that info? Not doubting because it makes sense, but when do they ask?

[Boiler 44,855]

ESTA asks, before that it was the I 94W

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

ESTA asks, before that it was the I 94W

Not US forms. I mean a USC like me arriving in the UK fills out a UK Border Agency landing form like this http://www.flickr.com/photos/39039882@N00/5311469322/##tantek

When do they ask if you have committed a crime? I can't remember being asked anything but what is the purpose of your trip? How long are you staying? And twice, Are you staying with friends?

[Boiler 44,855]

No idea, I would start with the Consulate web site to see if you are eligible to travel without a visa.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Not US forms. I mean a USC like me arriving in the UK fills out a UK Border Agency landing form like this http://www.flickr.com/photos/39039882@N00/5311469322/##tantek

When do they ask if you have committed a crime? I can't remember being asked anything but what is the purpose of your trip? How long are you staying? And twice, Are you staying with friends?

I've never been asked about criminal history traveling to the UK but I am also not a criminal, so idk.

I tend to agree with you though that there is no bar to him traveling there.

These people just decided they can't travel and didn't even try all options before shooting themselves in the foot.

[Shiobhan 235]

Its no bar in travelling to UK I think for him

as long as he's not on papers, or get PO

permission if he's still on papers.

Meeting in Canada is tricky you may get there

and he gets turned around at the border/airport

due to his crimes (it will be in their data-base)

Meet in the Islands for a vacation.

[Cori and Rob 55]

My question to those who have arrived by air to the UK. I can't remember anything on the landing card but name, address, nationality, etc. I don't remember any questions about crime, or communicable disease, or drug trafficking like is asked on ESTA before you can visit the US without a visa. So how do they know if somebody has a crime? Where would one divulge that info? Not doubting because it makes sense, but when do they ask?

I think you're right. The landing card asks nothing about your criminal history. It just asks where you're staying, when you're leaving, and some information about where you live in the US (or elsewhere). And every time I went to visit my now husband, the CO only ever wanted to see my return plane ticket and trip itinerary. I think once or twice they asked me when I was due to go back to work, and another time they asked how long I had been dating my guy. I honestly think if your guy wants to come visit you, he'll be fine as long as he has a valid passport.

[britishdakota 18]

the criminal thing isnt a problem on my end it was a caution for a small about of marijuana less than a gram first and last offence, I wasn't arrested but i was detained for 6 hours and this is 5 years ago i was 16/17 im 22 almost i believe i was a minor then under 18. Now I'm more worried about his convictions stated in my first post.

If you were detained then you were arrested.

[del-2-5-2014 1,339]

If you were detained then you were arrested.

Actually not, at least here in the US.

[britishdakota 18]

Actually not, at least here in the US.

They said they were detained in the UK.

In the UK you can either be arrested and taken to station where you would be detained to be interviewed or interviewed under caution where you would be free to leave at any time.

Also to receive a police caution (helpfully different to the caution mentioned above, like a warning or reprimand) guilt would have to be admitted to the police but it would not have gone any further.

Admittedly I didn't think minor got cautions. OP if you had a solicitor at that police interview they should still have the file in storage and can clarify.

Edited June 3, 2013 by britishdakota

[HawaiianCecil 31]

Why would he need a visa to visit the UK? Any U.S. citizen with a valid passport can enter the UK at any time.......

[Enigma11561 336]

US citizens do not need a visa to visit the UK. If he has a passport just go and buy the damn ticket already. If he does not have, then apply. I seriously doubt a few weeks in jail will prevent him from getting one.

[Boiler 44,855]

Why would he need a visa to visit the UK? Any U.S. citizen with a valid passport can enter the UK at any time.......

Nope.

Lots of Americans get turned away.

Admittedly the UK has a reputation for being a soft touch.

And you can always claim asylum if things get tricky.

I have seen many VWP entrants to the US forget about their criminal history and then when they try and immigrate it bites them. I am sure it works the other way around as well.