How will reckless driving arrest affect my H1B visa stamping?

[tennischamp01]

Hi All,

I was arrested and finger-printed in virginia for reckless driving under misdemeanor (apparently misdemeanor is a crime in VA). It was the first and only arrest, court hearing date is in Aug and my lawyer will be trying to get it reduced to a speeding ticket. I just got H1B visa approved and planning to go to India in Dec for visa stamping.

1. How will the reckless driving arrest affect the visa stamping?

2. Should I disclose this to my employer assuming I get 221g and it takes weeks(?) to get the visa stamped since I might be missing on work? Or take a chance of not disclosing it hoping that there will be no 221g?

Edited June 12, 2018 by tennischamp01

[Tjgarla]

you should consult your immigration attorney regarding this. 

[gopalakrishnach]

1) More chances of 221G.

2) Yes disclose... personally in matters of immigration, I always trust my employer and have open discussion...

[tennischamp01]

@gopalakrishnach

you think 221g is common for arrest related to reckless driving?

[gopalakrishnach]

You had a court arrest.. that will raise some flags.. you may or may not get 221G. But more chances u will get so be prepared...

[02112018]

Look at this, not sure if this is applicable to you : 

https://www.uscis.gov/news/news-releases/uscis-updates-notice-appear-policy-guidance-support-dhs-enforcement-priorities

Be careful.

[Chax24]

Hi There,  What was the outcome of you reckless driving case. I got reckless driving ticket today. Please let me know. I was driving 57 over 35 speed.

[h1bivsa85]

Hi @tennischamp01 , @Chax24

any info on the stamping experience after the reckless driving ticket, me too have a reckless ticket but no arrest.