police record

[hels 0]

Is there anyone who knows the answer to the following? Our papers have been submitted to NVC and my husband and I are waiting for our interview date at the embassy in London, we are in a bit of a dilemma with conflicting advice from various people regarding my husband's police record. The only item showing on it is a caution from 2003, but he has two spent drink driving convictions, one from 17 years ago and the other from 11 years ago, neither of these appear on the record, we are not sure whether to declare these or not? How far can USA immigration delve? If we have to declare it we will, of course, but we have no details on them as it was so long ago, so will have to get details from the court involved.

We want to do the right thing, we have asked our lawyer who is dealing with our case, but she won't commit herself, all she said was some people have declared things, others don't, but didn't tell us the outcome of either! not very helpful. If anyone can shed some light on this would be much appreciated. Thanks Hels.

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act is not recognised by the US so you must declare these convictions. You do NOT want to hide this from Immigration -- if they find out, they may find that you have concealed a material fact. There are people on this board far more knowledgeable than I on this topic, and I hope one of them chimes in, but I can't believe your lawyer would even think concealing this is in any way acceptable!

Yes, declaring these may cause problems and may indeed (and again, I am not an expert on this!) may require a waiver, but in the end it always pays to be honest in this immigration game. Good luck!