> Hi everyone,
>
> Here is a tricky one, and I would appreciate any advice given.
> Currently I am in the US and managed to get arrested for a DUI.
> regrdless of all the expense and misery this is causing I have one
> very important question.
>
> I am coming back to the US on holiday in 4 months, and according to
> the US embassy website anyone with a conviction or arrest must apply
> for a visa, however on the 'green card' you fill out for the visa
> waiver scheme I am able to tick 'no' to all the questions which would
> prevent you from using this, as i have not been arrested or charged
> with a crime of 'moral turpitude' (DUI is not a crime of moral
> turpitude)
>
> My question is what do i do?
>
> I could risk getting through on the waiver form and, i might add,
> without lying as my crime is not one of moral turpitude, however due
> to my arrest in the USA, they have my finger prints, which I am
> thinking would pull up my arrest when i get my prints done on entry to
> the US, therefore risking being sent back.
>
> or....
>
> I could apply for a visa to cover myself, but due to the nature of the
> embassy I may risk being refused, which would be a nightmare, and with
> that having my passport and record marked perminently.
>
> This is a tricky one legally and of course from a personal judgement
> point of view... does anyone have any advise as I cant believe I am
> the only UK citizen to get arrested for a DUI in the world.
>
> many thanks for any views
>
> Simon
If you're currently in the US, how can you come back in 4 months?
Really? Lying to immigration is... and it can and will come back to bite
you in the arse! So, once you know that tidbit of information... perhaps
you'll come to the correct course of action on your own.
Ian
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