Limey187

Given that ill be waiting around 8 years for my priority date to become current, i'd be wanting to go on several holidays to America in that time, for which ill need to apply for a Holiday Visa. Will there be any issues considering i have shown intent to immigrate there permanently?

Nutmegger

Are you not eligible to use the Visa Waiver Program?

Noorah101

Holiday Visa?

As Nutmegger asked, are you not VWP eligible?

Rene

Limey187

No, criminal convictions

I know i could probably lie on the ESTA and go on holiday there quite easily but i wouldnt want it to come back to bite me in the ass in my immigrant visa interview a few years down the line.

Noorah101

Thanks for explaining. Are you sure it's the type of conviction that makes you ineligible for the VWP?

If you do need a B2 visa, keep in mind that if you need a waiver, it's taking more than 6 months to process.

Without knowing what your conviction was for, it's hard to give specifics.

Rene

ian-mstm

No. On every entry to the US, you are required to not have immigrant intent on that specific visit. Your long-term goals are largely irrelevant.

Ian

Limey187

I've aready checked and my Theft conviction comes under CIMT. Crazy that stealing a mars bar and some football stickers from woolworths 10 years ago is going to have such a dramatic effect on my life! haha

hungryhorace

Panini stickers? Brilliant.

Limey187

I didnt even get any shinys! Totally not worth it