Criminal conviction after B1/B2 visa
A few months ago, I was convicted and fined nominally for indecent exposure in my country of residence (different from my country of nationality and origin). From all that I have read online including cases involving the US BIA (Board of Immigration Appeals), I'm not sure if my particular case will qualify as a CIMT (crime of moral turpitude) and render me inadmissible. Short of testing this out by applying for a visa to check my admissibility, can anyone here shed light on this?
Second, and to complicate matters, a couple of years ago I got a B1/B2 visa (M type - multiple entry) valid for 10 years. In what way does the US ensure that people who developed (serious) criminal records after getting a visa like mine are kept out? If I try to enter the US on this visa, will there be a question asked (perhaps on a disembarkation form - I forget what documents exactly are involved if you already have a visa) about past convictions - which I'm intending to answer truthfully? Can the CBP officer in the US read my answer and deny me entry?
Essentially, I want to ascertain whether I'm still admissible to the US after my conviction. If I didn't have a B1/B2 visa, I would have applied for one to see whether I would be allowed in. However, having the visa already doesn't leave me that option. What options do I have to ascertain this now without the risk of being denied entry when I arrive in the US?
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Can you get US visa criminal record?
Under US Immigration law, if you have been arrested at any time, you are required to declare the arrest when applying for a visa. If the arrest resulted in a conviction, you may be permanently ineligible to receive a visa.What convictions stop entry USA?
Crimes of Moral Turpitude- Passing bad checks.
- Assault causing bodily harm, or with intent to cause harm.
- Assault with a weapon.
- Assault with intent to cause bodily harm.
- Aggravated Assault. ...
- Sexual assault.
- Theft.
- Burglary.
Does US Embassy do background check?
The U.S. embassy/consulate will conduct visa interviews, a background check, and require a medical examination performed in the country where the individual is applying for the visa.Can a convicted felon get a US visa?
Both U.S. and foreign criminal convictions can result in a criminal ground of inadmissibility. You will be required to provide your fingerprints as part of the visa application process. These will be checked against thousands of law enforcement databases, including all U.S. law enforcement databases.Getting a US Visa With A Criminal Record
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