Reckless driving ticket in virginia - h1b stamping impact

[Nicky123]

I'm a resident of North Carolina and I got a reckless driving ticket in the state of Virginia on 20th Mar,2014 for speeding over 20 mph over the posted limit.Its a class 1 misdemeanor and I was asked to attend the court on May 14th,2014(I was not arrested or my fingerprints were taken).I have already approached a traffic attorney and he is working on my case to get this charge reduced to a minor infraction.I'm planning to go Canada end of this month for my H1-B visa stamping interview. My question is about mentioning this charge in the DS-160 forms and if YES, what is its impact on my visa approval. As i'm not yet convicted can i mention NO for the questions in DS Forms. Can they see this charge in the background check before a judgement is made in the court. Please help me out.Thanks.

[thunderbolt]

Hi Nicky,

 

I am in same situation like yours. Could you please let me know if you face any issue on Visa stamping and what did you answer in the DS-160 question?

[vivek.04540]

hi can anyone please update on this post as i just got my reckless driving to an improper driving record. Would i still have to tick on DS-160 form. 

 

 

Thanks,

Vivek

[vivek.04540]

hi Can anyone please advise on the above points. to summarize

 

Do we have to mention Yes in the column section (have you ever been convicted of a crime) in the DS-160 form for H1b Stamping If the Reckless Driving has been converted to a infraction (improper driving)charge?

 

 

Any advise would be highly appreciated. 

 

Thanks,

Vivek