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@SteveInBostonI130 @Boiler what would be the difference if I was applying for an immigrant visa with this? (Which maybe one day in the future I will).

@jan22 I talked with my criminal defense attorney (not immigration) and she said that it isn’t a conviction, and that I don’t have a criminal record. But she said that I do need to declare it on the DS-160.

@SteveInBostonI130 Arrested, yes; put on trial, yes; adjudicated guilty, yes; convicted, no. I was also never fingerprinted, everything was handled in the juvenile court, and no offenses or law enforcement involvement before or since. I’ve been told that these juvenile adjudications are not convictions for immigration purposes

So juvenile adjudications result in admissibility? I’ve read in a few places that they absolutely don’t, but I’d just like to confirm. Thanks!

@Boiler I was talking to my immigration attorney, and he said that it might take a few tries, it might be that I’m approved on my first try. It all comes down to the officer, if I get a good one per se. But I wonder if there’s something I can do to perhaps increase the chances?

@Boiler I didn’t think of that, but I was thinking that brining bank statements (6 months worth), scholarship letters, and affidavits of support would do the trick?

@BoilerI was on my summer break - visiting friends and being a tourist in the DC-Baltimore area. and I’m sure it will be taken into consideration, do you have any advice or tips for the interview and explaining myself? Thank you!

@Crazy Cat No it was in the juvenile system, so it doesn’t count as a conviction (not just in an immigration, but also generally).

I’m applying for an F-1 visa early next year, I’ve just received my form I-20, and I will be applying from the US consulate in London. A year ago, during a 3 month long visit to the United States, I was adjudicated as a juvenile delinquent for petty larceny and proving a false name to a police officer (in Virginia). I’m planning on bringing evidence of good moral character: letters of recommendation, pristine record before and since, police clearances, etc to the interview. I’m also hoping to have a good officer. What are my chances of approval? Thank you!