arrested but no conviction, problem for f1 visa?

[mks963 0]

hii, i was unfortunately involved in a small fight which turned out to be a big one. i was arrested, and  the case was dismissed between us and the other party based on mutual compromise. i scored a decent mark in gre and ielts and got admission into college i intended to study. now, the big doubt is that whether i should mention this on ds 160 or not and will it be a problem for accepting my visa?. Can i please have an advice about this?

Edited February 24, 2018 by mks963

[milimelo 4,535]

Answer is yes for the have you ever been arrested question. Never try to hide something from consular. 

[Jeff_9802 121]

22 minutes ago, milimelo said:

Answer is yes for the have you ever been arrested question. Never try to hide something from consular. 

I agree 100%.  Answer yes, and then you can explain what happened.  But never lie, because that will get you denied.

[Jeanne Adil 1,651]

u may have to provide documentation of this proof as be prepared to show a copy of dismissal/ some police clearances show arrest records / some don't

[Coco8 1,042]

I would mention it. I doubt what happened will end up being a problem for your visa.

[mks963 0]

okay, will this be a deciding factor for visa approval?

 

[Coco8 1,042]

On 2/25/2018 at 6:19 AM, mks963 said:

okay, will this be a deciding factor for visa approval?

 

I already answered.

 

On 2/24/2018 at 3:50 PM, Coco8 said:

 I doubt what happened will end up being a problem for your visa.

 

[mks963 0]

thank you..for your advice