Re: Caution for arson....
 

We're not discussing whether or not the person needs to answer Yes or No on the ESTA, VWP Form, or visa application. They clearly must answer YES.

We're discussing whether or not a caution is the equivalent of a conviction or admission to the essential elements of a CIMT or controlled substance violation. According to anecdotal evidence, the State Dept's Foreign Affairs Manual, and immigration court decisions, it is not.

The applicant would need a visa and waiver of inadmissibility if it were. That hasn't been happening across the board.

Re: Caution for arson....
 

Do I have to go to London or can I go to Belfast? Belfast would be much easier for me and cheaper too!!!
Thanks

Re: Caution for arson....
 

This is what I was told. That its merely a warning from the police, which is only used in the context of evaluation of potential future crimes. Maybe I should have been more well versed on the Law, but as a Brti, I grew up outside of the UK and wasn't as savvy as the rest of you seem to be. The police implied to me, a caution is an incredibly forgiving and unobtrusive outcome, and ones generally very lucky to get this versus a court date.

They categorically told me, it amounts to one having a police file, but NOT a criminal record. I haven't been back to the US in years, but I'm suppossed to for a very good friends wedding, and an ailing Grandmother, but the mere prospect of having to go to the American Embassy gives me a migrane, and frankly I don't handle pressure very well.

Re: Caution for arson....
 

Hello everyone, long time no speak. Ok so the caution has now finally been re-tracted which therefore means it isn't on my record anymore.

Where does this lead me with regards to entering Canada/USA. Am I able to do so more easily now?

Thank you for all of your support you have been very kind.

Best Wishes

Re: Caution for arson....
 

Go back and read from post 43 on.