graham from yorkshire

Hi. I have just got a question back from NZ immigration, regarding my visa.
It says please provide an explanation as to the reason, no live trace on my police certificate.

How do I explain this please

MrsFychan

you have convictions that have been stepped down so they want to know about them

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migra...cate/uv/uk.htm

escapedtonz

You have been previously convicted of something in your past. It will always remain on your record but is reduced after a certain number of years.
When I received my police certificate it said the same thing.
I sent an explanation with it stating that 13 years previous (when I was young and stupid.......well, when I was young at least as I'm still stupid ) I was convicted of drinking & driving, GBP 250.00 fine and 12 months ban from driving.
Immigration accepted it no problem. Didn't question it.