Hi,
Many thanks for your replies. I'll take the advice offered greatfully.
Thanks again,
Paul
"Paul" wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> A quick (but painful) question.
>
> I am due to travel to florida from the UK in October. However, due to my
> own stupidity I have very recently been charged and plead guilty to a
> (very minor) common assault.
>
> I therefore now have a criminal record and do not qualify for the visa
> waiver scheme as I did for my last 2 visits to the US.
>
> I have spoken to the US embassy in London and they have advised me I will
> need a Visa to allow me to travel to america (shouldn't be too much
> problem I hope), however they informed me that a visa ONLY allows me to
> TRAVEL TO the USA, and does NOT guarantee me to be allowed in when I get
> there!!!!!!! Basically if the immigration officer doesn't want to let me
> in that's it, I have to get a flight home straight away. Gulp!
>
> My question is, does anyone on here have any experience of a similar
> situation and can anyone advise me of the likelihood of my being refused
> entry to the country..?
>
> I am a UK citizen, with a previously good character who has visited USA
> twice before, and it was only a very minor common assault.
>
> Help and advice please....
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