US visa after UK drink driving offense
My family have travelled to the US several times from the UK. My husband was banned from driving for 12 months (drink driving charge) in the UK, but it was over 2 years ago. Will this have a negative impact on our travelling? Also, what documentation would he need if he is allowed to go? Would he have to visit the US Embassy in person to apply?
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A drunk driving conviction by itself does not make your husband inadmissible. No need to go to US Embassy or special documentation.
The ESTA form asks applicants the following:
Have you ever been arrested or convicted for a crime that resulted in serious damage to property, or serious harm to another person or government authority?
If the answer is no, he's fine to use ESTA, otherwise he needs to apply for a visa.
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Can I get a US visa with a drink driving conviction?
The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act does not apply to United States visa law. Therefore, even travelers with a spent conviction are not eligible to travel visa free; they must apply for B-1 or B-2 visas. If they attempt to travel under the VWP, they may be refused entry into the United States."Can I get into America with a driving Offence?
Anybody travelling to the US for less than 90 days will be able to travel under the Visa Waiver Programme (VWP). However, if you've been arrested or convicted of certain offences, you are ineligible to travel under the VWP and will need to apply to the US Embassy for a visa.Will a drink driving Offence affect a visa application?
Unfortunately, this does not apply in the area of immigration law. As such, all offences, no matter how old or if they are 'spent' must be declared.Can you go to America with a criminal record UK?
If you have been arrested/convicted, then you must apply for a visa from the US Embassy in London before you travel to the USA. Failure to have a visa means that you could be refused entry and returned home at your own expense.What to do if you are charged with drink driving
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