DS-156, Question 33
Jan 6th 2003, 9:49 am
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DS-156, Question 33
Hello,
I am completing the DS-156 for my Interview in a couple weeks and had a question about #33...
"Have you ever been arresteed or convicted for any offense or crime, even though subject of a pardon, amnesty or other similar legal action? Have you ever unlawfully distributed or sold a controlled substance (drug), or been a prostitute or procurer for prostitutes?"
The last question doesn't apply... but the first one may. I've had a speeding ticket where I had someone represent me in court. I paid the fine and my dues with the demerit points... Is that enough to tick off the YES in that area? I've already received my RCMP Clearance back and there are no convictions against me even though this speeding infraction happened almost 2 years after the RCMP check went through... Any comments?
Thanks,
Ian
I am completing the DS-156 for my Interview in a couple weeks and had a question about #33...
"Have you ever been arresteed or convicted for any offense or crime, even though subject of a pardon, amnesty or other similar legal action? Have you ever unlawfully distributed or sold a controlled substance (drug), or been a prostitute or procurer for prostitutes?"
The last question doesn't apply... but the first one may. I've had a speeding ticket where I had someone represent me in court. I paid the fine and my dues with the demerit points... Is that enough to tick off the YES in that area? I've already received my RCMP Clearance back and there are no convictions against me even though this speeding infraction happened almost 2 years after the RCMP check went through... Any comments?
Thanks,
Ian
Jan 6th 2003, 10:01 am
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I don't thinks so speeding ticket is criminal offence,, and I will not even mention about that..
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Jan 6th 2003, 10:10 am
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Re: DS-156, Question 33
Ian,
Yes, my comment is that there is a difference between 'no' (or 'none') and 'does not apply'.
The last question does apply. I think what you mean is that your answer to the question is 'no'.
Regards, JEff
Yes, my comment is that there is a difference between 'no' (or 'none') and 'does not apply'.
The last question does apply. I think what you mean is that your answer to the question is 'no'.
Regards, JEff
Originally posted by eiloo
Hello,
I am completing the DS-156 for my Interview in a couple weeks and had a question about #33...
"Have you ever been arresteed or convicted for any offense or crime, even though subject of a pardon, amnesty or other similar legal action? Have you ever unlawfully distributed or sold a controlled substance (drug), or been a prostitute or procurer for prostitutes?"
The last question doesn't apply... ... Any comments?
Thanks,
Ian
Hello,
I am completing the DS-156 for my Interview in a couple weeks and had a question about #33...
"Have you ever been arresteed or convicted for any offense or crime, even though subject of a pardon, amnesty or other similar legal action? Have you ever unlawfully distributed or sold a controlled substance (drug), or been a prostitute or procurer for prostitutes?"
The last question doesn't apply... ... Any comments?
Thanks,
Ian
Jan 6th 2003, 10:12 am
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traffic offenses are not criminal offenses unless you were arrested for it as far as I understand
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Jan 6th 2003, 10:25 am
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Re: DS-156, Question 33
Originally posted by eiloo
Hello,
I am completing the DS-156 for my Interview in a couple weeks and had a question about #33...
"Have you ever been arresteed or convicted for any offense or crime, even though subject of a pardon, amnesty or other similar legal action? Have you ever unlawfully distributed or sold a controlled substance (drug), or been a prostitute or procurer for prostitutes?"
The last question doesn't apply... but the first one may. I've had a speeding ticket where I had someone represent me in court. I paid the fine and my dues with the demerit points... Is that enough to tick off the YES in that area? I've already received my RCMP Clearance back and there are no convictions against me even though this speeding infraction happened almost 2 years after the RCMP check went through... Any comments?
Thanks,
Ian
Hello,
I am completing the DS-156 for my Interview in a couple weeks and had a question about #33...
"Have you ever been arresteed or convicted for any offense or crime, even though subject of a pardon, amnesty or other similar legal action? Have you ever unlawfully distributed or sold a controlled substance (drug), or been a prostitute or procurer for prostitutes?"
The last question doesn't apply... but the first one may. I've had a speeding ticket where I had someone represent me in court. I paid the fine and my dues with the demerit points... Is that enough to tick off the YES in that area? I've already received my RCMP Clearance back and there are no convictions against me even though this speeding infraction happened almost 2 years after the RCMP check went through... Any comments?
Thanks,
Ian
Hi:
Its not a bar to admission, so -- Check "yes" and then give a description of "traffic offence" -- and what happened. I don't think you have to prodcue paperwork.
I do this all the time for my clients -- usually on I-485 forms -- put in "yes" on arrests and then put -- minor traffic offense only or some such. You've disclosed it,
