> phatmendus wrote:
>
> > 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.
>
> I'm not sure that the ports of entry are set up to check (by name let
> alone fingerprints) if people who enter the US have ever been arrested
> in the US (on non-federal charges at least). That would require that
> local police departments report to the feds all aliens they arrest.
> Local PDs make a point to not check the immigration status of the
> aliens
> they arrest (that'd be "racist", since they're virtually all Mexican
> illegals). But you being European, you may not enjoy the privileges
> granted to the wetbacks.
>
> However, I read that border agents have information on outstanding
> warrants.
>
> > 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.
>
> And that would also happen if they turned you away at the port of
> entry.
> So, you've got nothing to lose by going with the waiver option.
Great Replies people, Thanks very much, this all seems to be
quite positive.
To answer the first question, I am in the US at the moment on a training
programme with my company. I fly back next week, then in 3 months I fly
back to go on holiday. I too was just over (and I mean just!) I am
following all the correct proceedures here, which is costing a fortune,
but I am trying to take responsibility for my actions blah blah blah, so
I will also pay the fine. Therefore I have no reason to worry about it
becoming a fedral offence.
The only reason I worry is that (knowing what the embassy is like in
London) That if I am honest to them and tell them I may risk being
refused. I gather they then mark my passport etc. I have already booked
my embassy appointment anyhow so will prob go and see what happens. If
all goes wrong at the embassy, I am led to believe that I still have the
right to enter under the visa waiver, with the knowledge that they have
the right to turn me away on arrival, however if what you say is correct
then no issue should be pulled up on their screen on entry. Just to add,
I have no intention of lying on my forms as I stated I have NOT
committed an act of Moral Turpitude! and I have not skipped bail etc,
therefore I have not committed an offence.
Basically is it an error to try the embassy route (as they clearly
prefer) as it may risk refusal, and then I assume get my passport marked
for future use on the VWS, or is it just another method of ensuing my
trip insnt spoilt on arrival?
many thanks again,
Simon
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