Undeclared UK Conviction [closed]

I want to attend a conference in November. I applied for a UK visa but was denied because I didn't declare a criminal conviction of 1989. There was no jail term, but I was given 50 hours of community service and a fine of GBP230. As at the time of my application I couldn't remember in details the verdict, I didn't declare it. Besides it occurred way back in 1989. I decided to apply for a UK Police record, which I have now.

I need an honest opinion on what to say about not declaring it or perhaps a better way to approach this.

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Best Answer

You asked the same question a few months ago, which was closed as primarily opinion-based. Then, it was for a wedding; now you wish to reapply for a conference. After a refusal, your premise for visiting the UK is going to be examined closely.

You misjudged: the offense was committed decades ago and had you revealed it in your initial application, it might have been considered spent and a visa issued. Now, you have a much greater problem and a new application has risks, particularly inviting a long-term ban.

You haven't included your refusal notice but likely it would have been for deception (by omission) under Appendix V Section 3.6 of the rules, as covered in the linked response. The UK really dislikes this and you were caught.

Your credibility has been severely damaged; in short, the UKVI has little cause to believe and you would have to overcome that burden for a second application to have a chance of success.

Rather than random strangers on the internet, you would be better served though a discussion with a UK solicitor.

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Can your criminal record be erased UK?

The only way to get your conviction removed from police records is to appeal against the conviction through the courts. You will need to seek legal advice if this is something you wish to pursue. I was told my conviction would be removed after five years.

Do you have to declare criminal record UK?

you do not have to declare spent convictions, unless you are applying for an exempt occupation such as a doctor or social worker. you will have to declare unspent convictions.

Do I need to declare spent convictions for UK visa?

How criminal records are assessed. Applications for leave to remain are exempt from (i.e. not covered by) the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This means that you need to declare all convictions and police cautions on your application to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), even if they are spent.

Can criminal record affect my immigration status UK?

You must disclose your full criminal record when applying for British citizenship if you are applying from England, Wales or Scotland. If you have been convicted of an offence and were sentenced to exactly four years' imprisonment or longer, your application is likely to be refused.

How criminal convictions can affect your Australian visa application?

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