B2 Interview next week, arrest included need help!
Hi there,
I just scheduled an interview for a B2 visa next week. I need some advice... 1) I have been arrested, however, the case was dismissed and the charges were dropped, long story short my dad got into an argument with our neighbor because dad would park his car too close to his (crazy!), dude punched him in the nose and neighbors called the police, police show up and the guy my dad got into an argument said my dad had a loaded gun inside the car (which was a lie...) so me and dad were initially charged for illegal firearm possession altho the charges were then dropped and the case was dismissed. What should I put in the DS-160? Explain too much? Just said "Yes, Case dismissed and charges dropped" but don't mention the firearm thing and only tell if the VO asks? 2) VWP Overstay (3 months) 12 years ago, will this have a huge impact? Got a great job @ GOV, with a good salary (around 5KUSD/Month)... P.S: I'm bringing all the court documents to the interview, just in case :) Thank you so much for your advices! |
Re: B2 Interview next week, arrest included need help!
Originally Posted by catdogcali
(Post 10986524)
What should I put in the DS-160?
VWP Overstay (3 months) 12 years ago, will this have a huge impact? Ian |
Re: B2 Interview next week, arrest included need help!
Thanks for the quick response!
I put something like "Yes, case dismissed, charges dropped, court papers available on interview. Back in 2005, my father had an argument with a neighbor because dad would park his car too close to this guys car, one day a thing lead into another and this guy punched my dad in the face and broke his nose, the neighbors called the police and the guy said my dad and I had a weapon and that's the reason he punched my dad" Does that explanation sound OK? That's actually what happened...
Originally Posted by ian-mstm
(Post 10986538)
Generally speaking, outline exactly what happened - but be brief, don't elaborate, and don't embellish. Stick to the facts and only the facts. Don't offer commentary, don't try to explain why, and don't give opinion.
Probably not. Ian |
Re: B2 Interview next week, arrest included need help!
Originally Posted by catdogcali
(Post 10986544)
Thanks for the quick response!
I put something like "Yes, case dismissed, charges dropped, court papers available on interview. Back in 2005, my father had an argument with a neighbor because dad would park his car too close to this guys car, one day a thing lead into another and this guy punched my dad in the face and broke his nose, the neighbors called the police and the guy said my dad and I had a weapon and that's the reason he punched my dad." .... |
Re: B2 Interview next week, arrest included need help!
Originally Posted by catdogcali
(Post 10986544)
Thanks for the quick response!
I put something like "Yes, case dismissed, charges dropped, court papers available on interview. Back in 2005, my father had an argument with a neighbor because dad would park his car too close to this guys car, one day a thing lead into another and this guy punched my dad in the face and broke his nose, the neighbors called the police and the guy said my dad and I had a weapon and that's the reason he punched my dad" Does that explanation sound OK? That's actually what happened... |
Re: B2 Interview next week, arrest included need help!
Originally Posted by Pulaski
(Post 10986552)
I wouldn't mention the weapon unless you (i) prefix it with "alleged... " and (ii) make it clear that there was no weapon, that it was unsubstantiated allegation, ...... and presumably that was one of the reasons the charges were dropped, right? :confused:
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Re: B2 Interview next week, arrest included need help!
Originally Posted by catdogcali
(Post 10986575)
can you write it for me as an example as i dont know which is the right way to say it or put it in words
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Re: B2 Interview next week, arrest included need help!
Originally Posted by catdogcali
(Post 10986575)
can you write it for me as an example as i dont know which is the right way to say it or put it in words
03 FEB 1999 - CRIMINAL DAMAGE - PROSECUTION OFFERED NO EVIDENCE, CASE DISMISSED |
Re: B2 Interview next week, arrest included need help!
Originally Posted by materialcontroller
(Post 10986584)
I'll give you an example, taken directly from my own DS-160 and VCU-1 forms:
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Re: B2 Interview next week, arrest included need help!
Charged of carrying a fireaarm but was a false acusation, do i put false gun possetion thanks for the help folks
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Re: B2 Interview next week, arrest included need help!
Originally Posted by catdogcali
(Post 10986592)
Charged of carrying a fireaarm but was a false acusation, do i put false gun possetion thanks for the help folks
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Re: B2 Interview next week, arrest included need help!
Originally Posted by catdogcali
(Post 10986544)
Does that explanation sound OK?
Ian |
Re: B2 Interview next week, arrest included need help!
Originally Posted by materialcontroller
(Post 10986603)
Quote the actual charge if you know what it was, then just say "charges dropped" or words to that effect. You will have plenty of time to explain the full circumstances at your interview.
What does that look like? Can I make it look any better? |
Re: B2 Interview next week, arrest included need help!
Originally Posted by catdogcali
(Post 10986671)
"2005 - Father and I charged for allegedly carrying a firearm, charges dropped and case dismissed as a result of a fake accusation"
What does that look like? Can I make it look any better? 2005 - Unauthorized possession of firearm - charges dropped, case dismissed |
Re: B2 Interview next week, arrest included need help!
Originally Posted by catdogcali
(Post 10986671)
"2005 - Father and I charged for allegedly carrying a firearm, charges dropped and case dismissed as a result of a fake accusation"
What does that look like? Can I make it look any better? If that's the case, I would put "I was charged for allegedly carrying a firearm; charges were dropped and case was dismissed." Rene |
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