B2 visa for my father with department criminal record

[rs_88]

Hi All,

 

My father is a retired government officer. He was  wrongly arrested and suspended for bribery charges about ten years back. FIR was filed , court case went on for 2 years and then he was acquitted of all the charges , his suspension was revoked.

 

Should this be mentioned in the DS-160 form Have you ever been arrested orconvicted for any offense or crime, even though subject of a pardon, amnesty, or other similar action?".

 

Parents are really scared about the visa interview. By mentioning "Yes" would this invoke more confusion during the interview. Can they reject the visa?  I have court's judgment order mentioning his acquittal.

 

If I say "no" is there any way for them to find out ?..  Any previous experiences and suggestions regarding this would  be very helpful to make a decision.

 

 

Thanks

 

 

[pontevecchio]

The truth is always the best defense. He was arrested, prosecuted and not found guilty. In these days of GOOGLE if the VO found out they will never get the visa.