My experience concerning CIMT waiver for B2 visa
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My experience concerning CIMT waiver for B2 visa
If any of you have some kind of criminal record in the UK that includes crimes involving moral turpitude (CIMTs) and are thinking about visiting the USA for a brief holiday or to visit friends, you know that ESTA and the Visa Waiver Program are off limits right? You need to apply for a visa. Specifically a B2 for the purposes of tourism, and you will also need a waiver of ineligibility to overcome the CIMTs. For those who aren't familiar with the process, I'd like to share my own experience in the hope it may be useful and informative.
The first step I took was to do a bit of Googling and research. That's how I found this forum here at BritishExpats, which is an excellent and invaluable source of information and reassurance. Then I took a look at the details and instructions for B2 visas on the US London embassy website: http://london.usembassy.gov/b2.html
After that I applied for a copy of the ACPO police certificate from: http://www.acpo.police.uk/NationalPo...tificates.aspx. In my case this took about two weeks. It's important that you check the document carefully. My police certificate had errors in the dates (it wasn't laid out in chronological order, and some dates had the "day" and "month" transposed). I called ACPO to remedy this, and they admitted that not only had they made a total error with the dates, they had also failed to "step down" my record (as my last conviction was in 1993) and the certificate should have been issued with the entry "No Live Trace". It took a further week for them to send the correct document.
As the police certificate came back saying "No Live Trace", the US embassy instructions at http://london.usembassy.gov/add_crime.html state the following:
Now in my case, I appeared in court in 2006 on a charge (non-CIMT) that was eventually dropped by the prosecution. So no conviction. But I have kept the "advance disclosure" paperwork that was handed to me during that case. It contains details of the arrest, and also has a full PNC check detailing all of my convictions, which articles of law were involved, which courts heard the cases and what the sentences were. I decided to submit this as a "court record covering all charges... etc etc". In the absence of that however, I would have needed to apply to the individual courts for what's known as a memorandum of conviction (in a magistrates court) or certificate of conviction (in crown court). I believe the magistrates courts charge for these and crown courts will be introducing fees later this year. You can find contact details for courts in England & Wales here: http://hmctscourtfinder.justice.gov.uk/HMCTS/.
The next step for me was to complete the DS-160 online visa application at: http://london.usembassy.gov/ds_160_tourism.html. This takes a bit of time to do, but there are no trick questions and I found it relatively straightforward.
Having satisfied myself that I had all the documentary evidence I needed, I called up the US embassy appointment line on 09042 450100 (calls charged at an eye-watering £1.23 per min.) and they took my personal details along with the fee for the visa (currently $140 payable by debit or credit card). Shortly after I received an email asking me to scan and forward various documents to the embassy by email. These were my police certificate, my court records and the VCU-1 form which can be found here: http://photos.state.gov/libraries/un...U01_London.pdf. It's important to note that you must type the information into the fields of the VCU-1 form, then it must be printed and signed personally. The instructions make it abundantly clear that handwritten forms will be discarded. I cannot stress enough how important it is to be vigilant and diligent at every stage of this process. ALWAYS check and proof read every document and ensure you fully read, understand and comply with any instructions!!!
The embassy state that they will generally complete their review of your document submission in five working days, which they did in my case. I then received a further email inviting me to call the appointment line once again, this time for the purpose of scheduling an interview at the embassy in London. I was offered an appointment for four weeks later.
I used that month to do a bit more research about what I could expect at the interview itself. Although it hadn't been asked for, I decided to gather together bank statements, wage slips from my job, evidence of my friendship/ relationship with the woman I was visiting and basically scoured around for whatever I felt would help my submission. I also made photocopies of EVERYTHING, and created two identical files - one with original evidence and documents, and one with copies.
On the day of the interview, I made my way to Grosvenor Square around 0945 for a 1030 appointment. There are restrictions on what you can and cannot take into the embassy building. It is imperative that you comply with these conditions. After queueing in a huge line for quite some time, I passed through the security checkpoint and joined the equally huge queue inside the perimeter fencing. Eventually making it inside where the reception staff processed me, gave me some papers and a queue number. I was told to take a seat until they called my number. Be prepared for a long wait at the London embassy. I estimate there were about 300 people there, maybe many more, and the lines don't move quickly either inside the building or outside. Just relax and wait it out.
When my number was called, I went up to a window and handed over whichever documents they required. All of my fingerprints were electronically scanned (the embassy refers to this as "ten-printed" when they scan every one of your fingers and thumbs). They also rejected the photo I'd uploaded with my DS-160 form because the top of my head was too close to the edge of the frame. So I had to use the photo booth in the processing area and supply a more acceptable photo. This cost £6. Then I returned to the clerks' window and completed the initial processing.
After more waiting, I was eventually called to another window in a different section of the processing area. This was the actual interview. After verifying my fingerprints and some quick questions, we got down to the real business. I would guess it lasted about 15 minutes or so, maybe a bit longer, and the consular officer was polite but firm. It certainly wasn't friendly or welcoming. I was asked usual stuff - "Who are you visiting? For what purpose? Why can't your American friend visit the UK instead of you going to the US? What is your occupation etc etc". I was also asked to explain the reasons for my offending, for which I settled on the (true) admission that I was young, impressionable and a bit of an idiot; although my life is now infinitely better and I am a reformed character.
Can't give too much advice about the interview other than that. You just need to be honest and answer the questions as well as you can. In my case the consular officer eventually announced that he was denying my visa application on the grounds that I was inadmissable due to my history of CIMTs. He then said that as I hadn't had a conviction since 1993, the embassy would be recommending me for a waiver of ineligibility. He handed me a form which explained what he'd just told me, and said the embassy would contact me in due course. The estimated waiting time to hear about a decision of this kind was 16-20 weeks.
As it happened, I received my next email from the US embassy after about 9 weeks. And this stated they were ready to issue the visa. I had to follow the instructions to arrange for their courier service to collect my passport, and then await it's return. This took approx. 2 weeks. At that point, six months after I began the whole process, I finally had my visa and could plan my trip!
PS: Waivers of this kind are normally granted for 12 months and ONE entry into the USA only. When I eventually arrived at the US POE, which was extremely busy, I was again "ten-printed", photographed and asked a few questions by the CBP officer. As soon as she saw the waiver in my passport, she asked did I have a criminal record, and promptly sent me to secondary processing. Luckily I'd anticipated this and allowed well over 3 hours for my connecting flight. After a 25 minute wait in secondary, I was processed by an efficient CBP officer who asked me quite similar questions to those in my London interview. He was eventually satisfied and allowed me to continue on to baggage claim and the customs check. From leaving the plane to exiting the arrivals area took about two hours altogether.
The first step I took was to do a bit of Googling and research. That's how I found this forum here at BritishExpats, which is an excellent and invaluable source of information and reassurance. Then I took a look at the details and instructions for B2 visas on the US London embassy website: http://london.usembassy.gov/b2.html
After that I applied for a copy of the ACPO police certificate from: http://www.acpo.police.uk/NationalPo...tificates.aspx. In my case this took about two weeks. It's important that you check the document carefully. My police certificate had errors in the dates (it wasn't laid out in chronological order, and some dates had the "day" and "month" transposed). I called ACPO to remedy this, and they admitted that not only had they made a total error with the dates, they had also failed to "step down" my record (as my last conviction was in 1993) and the certificate should have been issued with the entry "No Live Trace". It took a further week for them to send the correct document.
As the police certificate came back saying "No Live Trace", the US embassy instructions at http://london.usembassy.gov/add_crime.html state the following:
If the ACPO states "No Trace" or "No Live Trace" or does not list in full your arrests/convictions/cautions, you will also be required to furnish copies of the court record(s) covering all charges of which you have been convicted, or which are presently pending against you, if relevant.
The next step for me was to complete the DS-160 online visa application at: http://london.usembassy.gov/ds_160_tourism.html. This takes a bit of time to do, but there are no trick questions and I found it relatively straightforward.
Having satisfied myself that I had all the documentary evidence I needed, I called up the US embassy appointment line on 09042 450100 (calls charged at an eye-watering £1.23 per min.) and they took my personal details along with the fee for the visa (currently $140 payable by debit or credit card). Shortly after I received an email asking me to scan and forward various documents to the embassy by email. These were my police certificate, my court records and the VCU-1 form which can be found here: http://photos.state.gov/libraries/un...U01_London.pdf. It's important to note that you must type the information into the fields of the VCU-1 form, then it must be printed and signed personally. The instructions make it abundantly clear that handwritten forms will be discarded. I cannot stress enough how important it is to be vigilant and diligent at every stage of this process. ALWAYS check and proof read every document and ensure you fully read, understand and comply with any instructions!!!
The embassy state that they will generally complete their review of your document submission in five working days, which they did in my case. I then received a further email inviting me to call the appointment line once again, this time for the purpose of scheduling an interview at the embassy in London. I was offered an appointment for four weeks later.
I used that month to do a bit more research about what I could expect at the interview itself. Although it hadn't been asked for, I decided to gather together bank statements, wage slips from my job, evidence of my friendship/ relationship with the woman I was visiting and basically scoured around for whatever I felt would help my submission. I also made photocopies of EVERYTHING, and created two identical files - one with original evidence and documents, and one with copies.
On the day of the interview, I made my way to Grosvenor Square around 0945 for a 1030 appointment. There are restrictions on what you can and cannot take into the embassy building. It is imperative that you comply with these conditions. After queueing in a huge line for quite some time, I passed through the security checkpoint and joined the equally huge queue inside the perimeter fencing. Eventually making it inside where the reception staff processed me, gave me some papers and a queue number. I was told to take a seat until they called my number. Be prepared for a long wait at the London embassy. I estimate there were about 300 people there, maybe many more, and the lines don't move quickly either inside the building or outside. Just relax and wait it out.
When my number was called, I went up to a window and handed over whichever documents they required. All of my fingerprints were electronically scanned (the embassy refers to this as "ten-printed" when they scan every one of your fingers and thumbs). They also rejected the photo I'd uploaded with my DS-160 form because the top of my head was too close to the edge of the frame. So I had to use the photo booth in the processing area and supply a more acceptable photo. This cost £6. Then I returned to the clerks' window and completed the initial processing.
After more waiting, I was eventually called to another window in a different section of the processing area. This was the actual interview. After verifying my fingerprints and some quick questions, we got down to the real business. I would guess it lasted about 15 minutes or so, maybe a bit longer, and the consular officer was polite but firm. It certainly wasn't friendly or welcoming. I was asked usual stuff - "Who are you visiting? For what purpose? Why can't your American friend visit the UK instead of you going to the US? What is your occupation etc etc". I was also asked to explain the reasons for my offending, for which I settled on the (true) admission that I was young, impressionable and a bit of an idiot; although my life is now infinitely better and I am a reformed character.
Can't give too much advice about the interview other than that. You just need to be honest and answer the questions as well as you can. In my case the consular officer eventually announced that he was denying my visa application on the grounds that I was inadmissable due to my history of CIMTs. He then said that as I hadn't had a conviction since 1993, the embassy would be recommending me for a waiver of ineligibility. He handed me a form which explained what he'd just told me, and said the embassy would contact me in due course. The estimated waiting time to hear about a decision of this kind was 16-20 weeks.
As it happened, I received my next email from the US embassy after about 9 weeks. And this stated they were ready to issue the visa. I had to follow the instructions to arrange for their courier service to collect my passport, and then await it's return. This took approx. 2 weeks. At that point, six months after I began the whole process, I finally had my visa and could plan my trip!
PS: Waivers of this kind are normally granted for 12 months and ONE entry into the USA only. When I eventually arrived at the US POE, which was extremely busy, I was again "ten-printed", photographed and asked a few questions by the CBP officer. As soon as she saw the waiver in my passport, she asked did I have a criminal record, and promptly sent me to secondary processing. Luckily I'd anticipated this and allowed well over 3 hours for my connecting flight. After a 25 minute wait in secondary, I was processed by an efficient CBP officer who asked me quite similar questions to those in my London interview. He was eventually satisfied and allowed me to continue on to baggage claim and the customs check. From leaving the plane to exiting the arrivals area took about two hours altogether.
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That made excellent reading mate. Would really like to speak with you privately but not sure how to on here. One question i will ask is, on the DS-160 when it asks about about criminal records and you tick yes it then asks to give details. Did you give full details?
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Generally, we discourage the discussion of immigration matters in private... although I fully understand your wish to do so.
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That made excellent reading mate. Would really like to speak with you privately but not sure how to on here. One question i will ask is, on the DS-160 when it asks about about criminal records and you tick yes it then asks to give details. Did you give full details?
The question asks "Have you ever been arrested or convicted for any offense or crime, even though subject of a pardon, amnesty, or similar action?" Please note that the key to success is, as I outlined above, to read, understand and comply with all instructions.
Now take a hard serious look at what they are asking. It's worth noting that the question doesn't ask solely about CIMTs. It doesn't ask solely about arrests. It doesn't focus only on convictions either. It is asking have you ever been ARRESTED or CONVICTED of any OFFENSE or CRIME? In the circumstances, you have no option but to disclose everything in as much detail as possible.
By all means send me a private message if you wish. I will try to help you if possible, but only within the limit of my knowledge and understanding. I can't get into speculation, hypotheses or "what ifs".
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Hi new to this site, looking for info on wether it is worth me applying for a visa? I was convicited of benifit fraud 5 years ago, long story faught the case but got convicted to the dismay of my solicitor and myself as it was over a stupid mistake ! Anyway would they listen to any explinaton or just look at the conviction? Also I'm wondering wether I would be best to leave it for a while as I am currently in university untill I have qualified as a councillor? or just try now as the only holiday my children want to go on is to florida lol? Also if I was turned down would I be able to reapply in a few years? realy confused as whch way to turn reading loads on the internet and came across this site. Don't know wether I should have made a new thread or am ok to ask on this one thanks
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You lose nothing by applying. If it's approved, great. If not... then you have your answer.
Yes, you can always reapply. However unless your circumstances have changed, the result might be the same. The one factor in your favor for the future, is that it's been longer since the conviction!
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Also if I was turned down would I be able to reapply in a few years?
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Don't know about Tokyo, judging by the celebs the Japanese have put in immigration jail (Paris Hilton, Russell Brand), they are stricter than even the US (difficult!)
MaterialController, presumably as your visa is only good for one US visit, if you want to go again, will you have to go through the whole thing again?
MaterialController, presumably as your visa is only good for one US visit, if you want to go again, will you have to go through the whole thing again?
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Oh yes ma'am!!! In fact I've already had another interview in London several weeks back. This one was much quicker and a bit friendlier than the first, although I wouldn't read too much into that as it could just be down to the attitude of each individual consular officer. They have recommended me for another waiver and I'm now waiting for the determination to be made by DHS in Washington. If everything goes well this time around, I'll be heading back out to TX for a couple of weeks early next year.
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Oh yes ma'am!!! In fact I've already had another interview in London several weeks back. This one was much quicker and a bit friendlier than the first, although I wouldn't read too much into that as it could just be down to the attitude of each individual consular officer. They have recommended me for another waiver and I'm now waiting for the determination to be made by DHS in Washington. If everything goes well this time around, I'll be heading back out to TX for a couple of weeks early next year.
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And it's not just the one full page they require for a visa/ waiver of ineligibility. They actually specify TWO blank facing pages in the passport, presumably so CBP can place entry stamps and other observations or endorsements on the page facing the actual visa itself.
Once a passport has no more room for visas it needs to be renewed, however I suppose I could apply for the the jumbo sized 48 page British passport.
I've been looking again at the FAM guidelines here: http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/87150.pdf
The limited validity nature of these waivers is detailed as follows:
9 FAM 40.301 N5 VALIDITY OF INA 212(D)(3)(A) WAIVERS
(TL:VISA-207; 09-19-2000)
Unless otherwise specified, an INA 212(d)(3)(A) waiver is valid for one application for entry into the United States during the period of the waiver validity. The limitation indicated in the waiver order is to be noted immediately below the visa stamp.
(TL:VISA-207; 09-19-2000)
Unless otherwise specified, an INA 212(d)(3)(A) waiver is valid for one application for entry into the United States during the period of the waiver validity. The limitation indicated in the waiver order is to be noted immediately below the visa stamp.
9 FAM 40.301 N6.2-3 When Requesting Multiple Entry Waivers Valid for More Than One Year
(CT:VISA-1641; 04-20-2011)
a. If an alien meets the criteria for a waiver as set forth above, you may recommend a waiver valid for multiple applications for admission for a period of more than one year, but not to exceed five years, except as specified in 9 FAM 40.301 N6.3 below. In general, requests for waivers of more than one year must be referred to the Department. However, if an alien has received two or more one-year (or longer) waivers, you may submit the recommendation for a waiver directly to the Admissibility Review Office (ARO) without referral to the Department, but only if:
(1) The inadmissibility is based on an INA 212(a)(6)(C) finding relating to a misrepresentation made more than ten years ago; or
(2) The inadmissibility is based on an INA 212(a)(2) finding relating to convictions for:
(a) A non-violent crime involving moral turpitude which is over ten years old and for which the sentence imposed was one year or less; or
(b) Possession of a small amount of drugs for personal use.
b. In all other cases involving waivers of more than one year, submit recommendations to DHS through the Department. The senior consular officer at the post must approve the recommendation. Recommendations for multiple entry waivers of more than one year shall be reserved for cases of aliens who travel frequently to the United States. You must believe that the admissions will not be prejudicial to the U.S. interests and will contribute to trade and commerce, including tourism, or serve a compassionate or humanitarian purpose.
9 FAM 40.301 N6.3 Aliens Not Eligible for Multiple Entry Waiver Recommendations
(CT:VISA-750; 07-14-2005)
A recommendation for waiver of inadmissibility valid for multiple applications for admission is not available to an alien who:
(1) Has a mental or physical disorder;
(2) Is a narcotic drug addict or a narcotic trafficker;
(3) Is afflicted with a communicable disease;
(4) Was convicted for committing a serious crime involving moral turpitude such as arson, assault with a dangerous weapon, housebreaking, incest, rape, or voluntary manslaughter and has not been rehabilitated and integrated into society for at least five years since the date of conviction or release from confinement, whichever is later in time; or
(5) Has engaged in prostitution or has procured or attempted to procure or import prostitutes or has received proceeds of prostitution within 10 years immediately preceding the visa application.
(CT:VISA-1641; 04-20-2011)
a. If an alien meets the criteria for a waiver as set forth above, you may recommend a waiver valid for multiple applications for admission for a period of more than one year, but not to exceed five years, except as specified in 9 FAM 40.301 N6.3 below. In general, requests for waivers of more than one year must be referred to the Department. However, if an alien has received two or more one-year (or longer) waivers, you may submit the recommendation for a waiver directly to the Admissibility Review Office (ARO) without referral to the Department, but only if:
(1) The inadmissibility is based on an INA 212(a)(6)(C) finding relating to a misrepresentation made more than ten years ago; or
(2) The inadmissibility is based on an INA 212(a)(2) finding relating to convictions for:
(a) A non-violent crime involving moral turpitude which is over ten years old and for which the sentence imposed was one year or less; or
(b) Possession of a small amount of drugs for personal use.
b. In all other cases involving waivers of more than one year, submit recommendations to DHS through the Department. The senior consular officer at the post must approve the recommendation. Recommendations for multiple entry waivers of more than one year shall be reserved for cases of aliens who travel frequently to the United States. You must believe that the admissions will not be prejudicial to the U.S. interests and will contribute to trade and commerce, including tourism, or serve a compassionate or humanitarian purpose.
9 FAM 40.301 N6.3 Aliens Not Eligible for Multiple Entry Waiver Recommendations
(CT:VISA-750; 07-14-2005)
A recommendation for waiver of inadmissibility valid for multiple applications for admission is not available to an alien who:
(1) Has a mental or physical disorder;
(2) Is a narcotic drug addict or a narcotic trafficker;
(3) Is afflicted with a communicable disease;
(4) Was convicted for committing a serious crime involving moral turpitude such as arson, assault with a dangerous weapon, housebreaking, incest, rape, or voluntary manslaughter and has not been rehabilitated and integrated into society for at least five years since the date of conviction or release from confinement, whichever is later in time; or
(5) Has engaged in prostitution or has procured or attempted to procure or import prostitutes or has received proceeds of prostitution within 10 years immediately preceding the visa application.
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Well my passport has now been returned from the embassy following my second application for a waiver of ineligibility. Compared to my first application detailed in the OP of this thread, there were some minor differences this time around:
- I received an embassy appointment far quicker this time.
- The actual interview took less than 5 minutes and only involved a handful of questions rather than a serious 15 minute grilling.
- The waiting time for DHS to decide whether or not to approve the waiver was much longer this time - 15 weeks versus 10 weeks last year.
- This latest waiver has 12 months duration again, but is valid for multiple entries.
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Originally Posted by materialcontroller;97204
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[*]I received an embassy appointment far quicker this time.[*]The actual interview took less than 5 minutes and only involved a handful of questions rather than a serious 15 minute grilling.[*]The waiting time for DHS to decide whether or not to approve the waiver was much longer this time - 15 weeks versus 10 weeks last year.[*]This latest waiver has 12 months duration again, but is valid for multiple entries.[/LIST]
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You are right! I am getting an ACPO police certificate, these days you get prosecuted for even failing to pay council tax! So just like a personal experian credit check, I am making sure my criminal record is clear.
Yes pitymetorockypoint, I gave full details of all my arrests, offences and sentencing.
The question asks "Have you ever been arrested or convicted for any offense or crime, even though subject of a pardon, amnesty, or similar action?" Please note that the key to success is, as I outlined above, to read, understand and comply with all instructions.
Now take a hard serious look at what they are asking. It's worth noting that the question doesn't ask solely about CIMTs. It doesn't ask solely about arrests. It doesn't focus only on convictions either. It is asking have you ever been ARRESTED or CONVICTED of any OFFENSE or CRIME? In the circumstances, you have no option but to disclose everything in as much detail as possible.
By all means send me a private message if you wish. I will try to help you if possible, but only within the limit of my knowledge and understanding. I can't get into speculation, hypotheses or "what ifs".
The question asks "Have you ever been arrested or convicted for any offense or crime, even though subject of a pardon, amnesty, or similar action?" Please note that the key to success is, as I outlined above, to read, understand and comply with all instructions.
Now take a hard serious look at what they are asking. It's worth noting that the question doesn't ask solely about CIMTs. It doesn't ask solely about arrests. It doesn't focus only on convictions either. It is asking have you ever been ARRESTED or CONVICTED of any OFFENSE or CRIME? In the circumstances, you have no option but to disclose everything in as much detail as possible.
By all means send me a private message if you wish. I will try to help you if possible, but only within the limit of my knowledge and understanding. I can't get into speculation, hypotheses or "what ifs".
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http://www.acpo.police.uk/NationalPolicing/ACROCriminalRecordsOffice/PoliceCertificates.aspx[/URL]. In my case this took about two weeks. It's important that you check the document carefully. My police certificate had errors in the dates (it wasn't laid out in chronological order, and some dates had the "day" and "month" transposed). I called ACPO to remedy this, and they admitted that not only had they made a total error with the dates, they had also failed to "step down" my record (as my last conviction was in 1993) and the certificate should have been issued with the entry "No Live Trace". It took a further week for them to send the correct document.
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I recently recieved my Police record back and all my convictions were listed back to 1982. My most recent being 2006. Are you saying after a period they should appear on the record as 'no live trace' and if so after what duration of time. Anyway, is it relevant because you still need to get the Memo's of convictions etc to identify the 'no live trace' convictions??
I am currently applying for a k1 and have my interview on the 12th dec.
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I recently recieved my Police record back and all my convictions were listed back to 1982. My most recent being 2006. Are you saying after a period they should appear on the record as 'no live trace' and if so after what duration of time. Anyway, is it relevant because you still need to get the Memo's of convictions etc to identify the 'no live trace' convictions??
I am currently applying for a k1 and have my interview on the 12th dec.