False Criminal charges

[USADreams]

I see following question on DS-160 . 

 

Have you ever been arrested or convicted for any offense or crime, even though subject of a pardon, amnesty, or other similar action?

 

2.5 years ago over matrimonial disputes I was falsely accused by my ex-wife for 498a (Dowry Law) . 2 years ago police used to arrest every person a woman says abused her without any proof  . I was arrested only for 3 hours and got the bail . All charges were fabricated and after fighting case for 2 years as she wanted to get married again we did a mutual consent divorce and I was acquitted from all charges by court . 

 

Do I have to answer the question as yes and provide an explanation  ? Will that cause denial of visa ? 

 

Thanks

[jairichi]

Answer is YES. This will not result in denial.

[h1bstamping2015]

 

I see following question on DS-160 . 

 

Have you ever been arrested or convicted for any offense or crime, even though subject of a pardon, amnesty, or other similar action?

 

2.5 years ago over matrimonial disputes I was falsely accused by my ex-wife for 498a (Dowry Law) . 2 years ago police used to arrest every person a woman says abused her without any proof  . I was arrested only for 3 hours and got the bail . All charges were fabricated and after fighting case for 2 years as she wanted to get married again we did a mutual consent divorce and I was acquitted from all charges by court . 

 

Do I have to answer the question as yes and provide an explanation  ? Will that cause denial of visa ? 

 

Thanks

 

 As you are not arrested/convicted, So you are good.

[jairichi]

 As you are not arrested/convicted, So you are good.

OP clearly mentioned that he was arrested in his post.

[JoeF]

As you are not arrested/convicted, So you are good.

He WAS arrested, for 3 hours, according to his post, so he has to answer that question with yes.

It won't result in problems.

[USADreams]

Thanks everyone , I will answer it as a YES and will provide explanation if asked by VO . 

 

Thanks