221g_Jackofaceus Posted September 26, 2019 Report Share Posted September 26, 2019 Hi Guys, I wanted to start this and collaborate with people who are probably in the same boat. I really like this Murthy Forum platform where you have an opportunity to share your experience. Unfortunately, me and my friend got into trouble and was arrested for "obstructing a peace officer" which is a petty municipal offense right before my travel to India (after filling DS 160 for H1B renewal - so DS 160 had no record of that when I submitted). My friends charge was dropped and I am assuming mine will be dropped ( My court date has been pushed since I had to come to India and my lawyer is representing or moving the court date for me to be back to states). Long story short - when VO during interview asked any arrest record - ( I have no idea if they knew or they didnt beforehand" ) - I said Yes (thats the right thing to do) - he did not entertain anything else - and asked me to submit - 221 Green Slip with court documents and other relevant documentation. Time Line : 9th September - Drop Box - No use as passport was returned on (14th Sep -221g - to appear for fingerprint and interview) 16 th September : Went to interview @ ND US consulate : ( Issues Green Slip) to submit documents vis email. 17th September - Submitted ticket , police report and lawyer letter (drafted to explain the case) 26th September - writing this post but CEAC status is AP and update date on that is "16th" I will keep updating this as I get updated. If you guys are reading - have same experience - please leave comments. FYI - I have been in US for last 13 years and this is first time stuff happened - and now I am paying back :) Quote Link to comment
cyberlord Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 You did the right thing by mentioning about the arrest to the VO. They have access to your records. Good luck, keep us posted in this forum. Quote Link to comment
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