Can I still travel abroad???

[nomask95 0]

Almost 10 years ago I was arrested for a misdemeanor. Although I didn't get convicted I still went through a diversion program and got the arrest expunged. Will I still be able to go abroad or is that not possible now?

 

[SalishSea 17,801]

1 hour ago, nomask95 said:

Almost 10 years ago I was arrested for a misdemeanor. Although I didn't get convicted I still went through a diversion program and got the arrest expunged. Will I still be able to go abroad or is that not possible now?

 

Are you asking if you will be able to get a tourist visa to visit the United States?

[nomask95 0]

I'm a US born citizen. I'm wondering if I can still go abroad since I have an arrest record. 

[SalishSea 17,801]

20 minutes ago, nomask95 said:

I'm a US born citizen. I'm wondering if I can still go abroad since I have an arrest record. 

Well it would obviously depend upon the other country’s visa laws.   The question is far too broad, and this website pertains to US visas.   

[nomask95 0]

So basically I'm screwed for the rest of my life although I was never convicted?

[Crazy Cat 41,811]

21 minutes ago, nomask95 said:

So basically I'm screwed for the rest of my life although I was never convicted?

Do you have a US passport?

[OldUser 6,608]

1 hour ago, nomask95 said:

So basically I'm screwed for the rest of my life although I was never convicted?

If you're travelling overseas on US passport to a country not requiring visa, I don't see how it would be a problem?

[millefleur 5,046]

Are you trying to go to a country that requires a visa? If so, it is up to them to issue you one.

 

 

[SalishSea 17,801]

3 hours ago, nomask95 said:

So basically I'm screwed for the rest of my life although I was never convicted?

Not sure how you arrived at that conclusion from my answer, lol.

 

Do you have/are you eligible for a US passport?

 

Does the country you're traveling to require a visa?

 

Vagueness doesn't yield meaningful answers here on VJ.

[millefleur 5,046]

**Moved from Tourist Visas to Off Topic; question is not related to US tourist visas**

[nomask95 0]

Yes, but what is that suppose to mean?

[nomask95 0]

On 10/20/2023 at 7:05 PM, Crazy Cat said:

Do you have a US passport?

Yes, but what is that suppose to mean? 

[Crazy Cat 41,811]

1 minute ago, nomask95 said:

Yes, but what is that suppose to mean?

You haven't answered the question.  Do you have a US passport?  Yes or No?

[Crazy Cat 41,811]

2 hours ago, nomask95 said:

Yes, but what is that suppose to mean? 

If you have a US passport, you can go abroad....where do you want to go?

Edited October 22, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[Ontarkie 14,216]

On 10/18/2023 at 10:07 PM, nomask95 said:

Almost 10 years ago I was arrested for a misdemeanor. Although I didn't get convicted I still went through a diversion program and got the arrest expunged. Will I still be able to go abroad or is that not possible now?

 

First off lets get things straight. That part of your post that I underline needs to be cleared up. Yes you were charged and convicted. You had a diversion sentence and that makes your record clean.  

 

So back to your question. You don't say what the issue was but if it qualifies for diversion it probably and I say probably won't stop you from going to other countries. 

 

Now here is the kicker, things like a DUI will prevent you from entering Canada, the US doesn't take it as serious as Canada sees it. 

 

So now find out where you want to go. Check out their websites for visitors and read up what types of crimes would stop you from entering. Then nothing will surprise you when you try to enter.