jmurph

Hi,
I just had my J1 visa interview... The representative in the consultae seemed fine and it was very quick, but at the end I asked about the issue of a police caution and whether i needed to tick "yes" to the have you ever been arrested question. He seemed bemused and went off and asked someone if i needed anything. I luckily had my ACPO cert with me (as advised on this board).

Am now feeling panicked and that i've essentially shot myself in the foot, as I may now be decliend on the basis of my caution when they hadnt detected in the first place!!!

Anyone any similar experience??? I feel like crying, as I think by being honest I've done the wrong thing!!
(I am meant to leave for the States on Tuesday of next week, and now I may not be able to as I may have in fact delayed the process!).

ian-mstm

Why... oh why on earth did you ask?


I regret that this has happened - but honesty is always the best policy. That said, keeping the truth to yourself is not the same thing as being "dishonest".

Ian

jmurph

I was under the impression that only after you have attended the interview do they check your police records... I didn't want to lie, and then have my name blacklisted for that! Plus I was scared that homeland security would nab me at departure.

I feel bad enough as it is

jmurph

still no word....

Any idea on how a j1 visa is declined/accepted? They have my passport and documentation so just wondering how this will play out?

scrubbedexpat099

What was the caution for?

jmurph

technically "shoplifting" (theft of) an empty beer keg while at uni.
was at a particularly drink ridden nasty point in my life... and I'll never do anything like it again!! i didnt think it was that serious at the time but it got me a "confirmed caution" on my ASPO cert.

Am sick with worry now

sunshine22

hi jmurph, did u get your visa?

ian-mstm

The post you are responding to was made in November 2009... and the guy has not posted since then.

Ian