DUI influence on H1B Visa stamping.

[Randy_235]

Hey Flocks,

I was charged with DUI 3 years ago back in October of 2009, I was pleaded guilty, my license was suspended for 3 months, I was asked to attend DUI awareness classes which i did and my license was reinstated after 3 months, since then i have graduated from my masters and recently got my status converted to H1B from F1 successfully, now i am planning to go to Vancouver Canada for Visa interview on H1B in the month of January in 2013, I recently got my Canadian Visa to travel.

I have the following questions moving forward -:

1) So far while filling out documents for H1B or for Canadian visiting visa i did not mentioned that i was arrested for DUI and in neither of the occasions i was not queried about my DUI so i am wondering if i have to mention about my arrest or DUI situation while filling out the DS160 forms ?

2) What are the consequences if i do not mention about my arrest or DUI in DS160 forms or at the time of interview and the Visa Officer happens to pull up my DUI record ?

3) If i do not mention anything about my arrest or DUI in DS160 forms, Is there a chance that this might go unnoticed at the time of visa interview ?

4) Unfortunately i do not have any of the documents from the time of my arrest and my court appearance for DUI, Is it possible to retrieve those documents ? If so what are the documents that i would need for my visa interview and at port of entry, How and where can i retrieve them ?

5) I have been well behaved and responsible since i got my DUI, I am so careful now that since my DUI i havent had any tickets on my record at all not even the minor ones. Will this progress help me in my interview or if i am stopped at port of entry for this ? Is there any way i can prove my progress ?

6) What kind of questions can i expect from the Visa Officer or at the port of entry pertaining to my DUI ?

7) Since its been 3 years will the DUI still appear on my records ? Is there anyway i can expunge it ? Would it be useful if i am able to expunge it ?

I would extremely appreciate if some one can take their time out to answer these questions, thanks in advance and looking forward for your expertise.

[pontevecchio]

A material misrepresentation could get you banned for life. I would suggest discussing the matter in full detail with say the firm of Murthy. Expungement is a good idea if your state allows it. But the records will always be available for Immigration purposes.

[h1forumuser]

This is USA buddy, if you do not mention. they will have it and whenever want it they will pull you So just be open. Think twice before doing such kind of things.

just opinion, not advice.........

[z1c5]

Hey Flocks,

I was charged with DUI 3 years ago back in October of 2009, I was pleaded guilty, my license was suspended for 3 months, I was asked to attend DUI awareness classes which i did and my license was reinstated after 3 months, since then i have graduated from my masters and recently got my status converted to H1B from F1 successfully, now i am planning to go to Vancouver Canada for Visa interview on H1B in the month of January in 2013, I recently got my Canadian Visa to travel.

I have the following questions moving forward -:

1) So far while filling out documents for H1B or for Canadian visiting visa i did not mentioned that i was arrested for DUI and in neither of the occasions i was not queried about my DUI so i am wondering if i have to mention about my arrest or DUI situation while filling out the DS160 forms ?

2) What are the consequences if i do not mention about my arrest or DUI in DS160 forms or at the time of interview and the Visa Officer happens to pull up my DUI record ?

3) If i do not mention anything about my arrest or DUI in DS160 forms, Is there a chance that this might go unnoticed at the time of visa interview ?

4) Unfortunately i do not have any of the documents from the time of my arrest and my court appearance for DUI, Is it possible to retrieve those documents ? If so what are the documents that i would need for my visa interview and at port of entry, How and where can i retrieve them ?

5) I have been well behaved and responsible since i got my DUI, I am so careful now that since my DUI i havent had any tickets on my record at all not even the minor ones. Will this progress help me in my interview or if i am stopped at port of entry for this ? Is there any way i can prove my progress ?

6) What kind of questions can i expect from the Visa Officer or at the port of entry pertaining to my DUI ?

7) Since its been 3 years will the DUI still appear on my records ? Is there anyway i can expunge it ? Would it be useful if i am able to expunge it ?

I would extremely appreciate if some one can take their time out to answer these questions, thanks in advance and looking forward for your expertise.

Hey

Could you please share how you proceeded with the visa application? It would be very helpful, thanks