F1 via application with spent caution for theft
Jul 22nd 2018, 6:26 pm
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F1 via application with spent caution for theft
Hi all, appreciate this may have been covered before but am wondering about my specific case if anyone has any knowledge on the subject.
I am a UK resident planning to apply to business schools in the US early next year and am wondering whether, if accepted, a 12-month spent caution I received 3 years ago for theft would be an issue. The incident was a silly drunken mistake/prank that was resolved quickly with the police and establishment in question and was for a relatively low value of property, I was also not arrested (they called me after tracking down phone number and I voluntarily attended the police station).
So, in terms of the F-1, the answer to the question have I ever been "arrested or convicted" is truthfully no, however I am aware it would still show up on an ACRO report as it lasts for 5 years. It was a misdemeanour offence so I am hoping that even if they did find it might quialify for the petty exception? However i'm not sure if this is the case and I am aware that theft classifies as a CIMT. Does anyone know whether US immigration run their own ACRO report of if I answer no to the arrested/convicted question I should be fine?
Would be really grateful if anyone has information relevant to this issue as am really concerned this could affect my chances of obtaining a visa to study.
I am a UK resident planning to apply to business schools in the US early next year and am wondering whether, if accepted, a 12-month spent caution I received 3 years ago for theft would be an issue. The incident was a silly drunken mistake/prank that was resolved quickly with the police and establishment in question and was for a relatively low value of property, I was also not arrested (they called me after tracking down phone number and I voluntarily attended the police station).
So, in terms of the F-1, the answer to the question have I ever been "arrested or convicted" is truthfully no, however I am aware it would still show up on an ACRO report as it lasts for 5 years. It was a misdemeanour offence so I am hoping that even if they did find it might quialify for the petty exception? However i'm not sure if this is the case and I am aware that theft classifies as a CIMT. Does anyone know whether US immigration run their own ACRO report of if I answer no to the arrested/convicted question I should be fine?
Would be really grateful if anyone has information relevant to this issue as am really concerned this could affect my chances of obtaining a visa to study.
Jul 22nd 2018, 7:32 pm
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Re: F1 via application with spent caution for theft
Hi all, appreciate this may have been covered before but am wondering about my specific case if anyone has any knowledge on the subject.
I am a UK resident planning to apply to business schools in the US early next year and am wondering whether, if accepted, a 12-month spent caution I received 3 years ago for theft would be an issue. The incident was a silly drunken mistake/prank that was resolved quickly with the police and establishment in question and was for a relatively low value of property, I was also not arrested (they called me after tracking down phone number and I voluntarily attended the police station).
So, in terms of the F-1, the answer to the question have I ever been "arrested or convicted" is truthfully no, however I am aware it would still show up on an ACRO report as it lasts for 5 years. It was a misdemeanour offence so I am hoping that even if they did find it might quialify for the petty exception? However i'm not sure if this is the case and I am aware that theft classifies as a CIMT. Does anyone know whether US immigration run their own ACRO report of if I answer no to the arrested/convicted question I should be fine?
Would be really grateful if anyone has information relevant to this issue as am really concerned this could affect my chances of obtaining a visa to study.
I am a UK resident planning to apply to business schools in the US early next year and am wondering whether, if accepted, a 12-month spent caution I received 3 years ago for theft would be an issue. The incident was a silly drunken mistake/prank that was resolved quickly with the police and establishment in question and was for a relatively low value of property, I was also not arrested (they called me after tracking down phone number and I voluntarily attended the police station).
So, in terms of the F-1, the answer to the question have I ever been "arrested or convicted" is truthfully no, however I am aware it would still show up on an ACRO report as it lasts for 5 years. It was a misdemeanour offence so I am hoping that even if they did find it might quialify for the petty exception? However i'm not sure if this is the case and I am aware that theft classifies as a CIMT. Does anyone know whether US immigration run their own ACRO report of if I answer no to the arrested/convicted question I should be fine?
Would be really grateful if anyone has information relevant to this issue as am really concerned this could affect my chances of obtaining a visa to study.
Jul 22nd 2018, 7:45 pm
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Jul 22nd 2018, 9:22 pm
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Re: F1 via application with spent caution for theft
Hi all, appreciate this may have been covered before but am wondering about my specific case if anyone has any knowledge on the subject.
I am a UK resident planning to apply to business schools in the US early next year and am wondering whether, if accepted, a 12-month spent caution I received 3 years ago for theft would be an issue. The incident was a silly drunken mistake/prank that was resolved quickly with the police and establishment in question and was for a relatively low value of property, I was also not arrested (they called me after tracking down phone number and I voluntarily attended the police station).
So, in terms of the F-1, the answer to the question have I ever been "arrested or convicted" is truthfully no, however I am aware it would still show up on an ACRO report as it lasts for 5 years. It was a misdemeanour offence so I am hoping that even if they did find it might quialify for the petty exception? However i'm not sure if this is the case and I am aware that theft classifies as a CIMT. Does anyone know whether US immigration run their own ACRO report of if I answer no to the arrested/convicted question I should be fine?
Would be really grateful if anyone has information relevant to this issue as am really concerned this could affect my chances of obtaining a visa to study.
I am a UK resident planning to apply to business schools in the US early next year and am wondering whether, if accepted, a 12-month spent caution I received 3 years ago for theft would be an issue. The incident was a silly drunken mistake/prank that was resolved quickly with the police and establishment in question and was for a relatively low value of property, I was also not arrested (they called me after tracking down phone number and I voluntarily attended the police station).
So, in terms of the F-1, the answer to the question have I ever been "arrested or convicted" is truthfully no, however I am aware it would still show up on an ACRO report as it lasts for 5 years. It was a misdemeanour offence so I am hoping that even if they did find it might quialify for the petty exception? However i'm not sure if this is the case and I am aware that theft classifies as a CIMT. Does anyone know whether US immigration run their own ACRO report of if I answer no to the arrested/convicted question I should be fine?
Would be really grateful if anyone has information relevant to this issue as am really concerned this could affect my chances of obtaining a visa to study.
Jul 23rd 2018, 4:38 am
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Re: F1 via application with spent caution for theft
Hi all, appreciate this may have been covered before but am wondering about my specific case if anyone has any knowledge on the subject.
I am a UK resident planning to apply to business schools in the US early next year and am wondering whether, if accepted, a 12-month spent caution I received 3 years ago for theft would be an issue. The incident was a silly drunken mistake/prank that was resolved quickly with the police and establishment in question and was for a relatively low value of property, I was also not arrested (they called me after tracking down phone number and I voluntarily attended the police station).
So, in terms of the F-1, the answer to the question have I ever been "arrested or convicted" is truthfully no, however I am aware it would still show up on an ACRO report as it lasts for 5 years. It was a misdemeanour offence so I am hoping that even if they did find it might quialify for the petty exception? However i'm not sure if this is the case and I am aware that theft classifies as a CIMT. Does anyone know whether US immigration run their own ACRO report of if I answer no to the arrested/convicted question I should be fine?
Would be really grateful if anyone has information relevant to this issue as am really concerned this could affect my chances of obtaining a visa to study.
I am a UK resident planning to apply to business schools in the US early next year and am wondering whether, if accepted, a 12-month spent caution I received 3 years ago for theft would be an issue. The incident was a silly drunken mistake/prank that was resolved quickly with the police and establishment in question and was for a relatively low value of property, I was also not arrested (they called me after tracking down phone number and I voluntarily attended the police station).
So, in terms of the F-1, the answer to the question have I ever been "arrested or convicted" is truthfully no, however I am aware it would still show up on an ACRO report as it lasts for 5 years. It was a misdemeanour offence so I am hoping that even if they did find it might quialify for the petty exception? However i'm not sure if this is the case and I am aware that theft classifies as a CIMT. Does anyone know whether US immigration run their own ACRO report of if I answer no to the arrested/convicted question I should be fine?
Would be really grateful if anyone has information relevant to this issue as am really concerned this could affect my chances of obtaining a visa to study.
There is a "petty offense" exception.
As a general rule, the immigration authorities are tightening up on enforcement of the immigration laws.
