Visa Interview after shoplift

[2013lucky]

I was arrested for shoplift in 2011 and after plea agreement charge was reduced to trespassing (no jail term and case is currently dismissed). 

Now i am travelling to India and would need Visa stamped before i return back to USA.For Visa stamping i have some questions. 

If VO asks why was i arrested and what did i do? Do i need to explain the whole shoplift story? My fear is if i explain about shoplift then my chances of getting Visa is less. Now since i am convicted for Trespass and not shoplift. I know i don't have to lie and remain honest but just wandering how do i explain this. 
Thanks 
Lucky

[spaceimpact]

don't lie ever on your immigration matters. Be truthful and answer in brief about your case if asked during interview. I have read of many posts where people have successfully got their visas stamped in India with petty theft case dismissals.

[rahul412]

If VO asks why was i arrested and what did i do? Do i need to explain the whole shoplift story? My fear is if i explain about shoplift then my chances of getting Visa is less. Now since i am convicted for Trespass and not shoplift. I know i don't have to lie and remain honest but just wandering how do i explain this. 

 

Just tell the truth, don't mess up by lying during the interview.

[test_forum]

Lucky,  did you got the VISA stamp?  What r the documents carries for stamping?

[test_forum]

I am in same situation.  Judge dismissed charge after pay fine and attend the class.   Please let me know what are the actions I have to take before travel and what are the documents have to carry for stamping?

[planetgourmet]

always carry your lawyer's business card with you.

 

you do not need to say too much.

just be brief.  they attorney will elaborate on your behalf

if they are called.

 

that is the best advice / be brief and have your lawyer's business card with you.

you are innocent until proven guilty