Would i be refused entry?

frenchplonka

Possibly wanting to go to the USA - Vegas in perticualer but when i was a young lad i went of the rails 18 - 20 I stole a sum of money from a house had a stupid phase where id steal post from a block of flats i was caught in both instances and its been 16 years since i been a fool.

what are the chances of me not being able to go to vegas? Is there anyway to find out before i board a plane or book a holiday my chances of being allowed entry?

Kernow666

wouldn't worry about it , I have been to the USA 8 times in last 10yrs and I have a criminal record for shoplifting when I was a lad

steve1500

Just search the forum. There is a ton of discussion about your situation. Basically the US do not have access to the Police National Computer.


If your offence was high profile then the US will know or you are a potential risk to National Security.

frenchplonka

steve1500 wrote: »

Just search the forum. There is a ton of discussion about your situation. Basically the US do not have access to the Police National Computer.


If your offence was high profile then the US will know or you are a potential risk to National Security.

So based on the time frame along with nature of crime I wouldnt need to declare it

photome

frenchplonka wrote: »

So based on the time frame along with nature of crime I wouldnt need to declare it[/QUOTE

Do you know you have to fill out an ESTA application?

Up to you wether you declare it or not

If you do be prepared for the extra expense and interview

If you don't declare then that will most likely get you an ESTA with nothing to worry about


I am not advising either way just stating your options

danielthemark

frenchplonka wrote: »

So based on the time frame along with nature of crime I wouldnt need to declare it

Time frames got nothing to do with this.

The nature of the crime is theft, which is a crime involving moral turpitude (as long as you intended not to return the items, permanently deprive - why joyriding isn't a CiMT usually)

Postal theft also carries a 5 year max. sentence in the US.

barmonkey

I have been to the states with my brother-in-law 3 times, 20 years ago he did 6 months for taking without consent, he has never declared it and has never had a problem.

Mr_Wang

danielthemark wrote: »

Time frames got nothing to do with this.

The nature of the crime is theft, which is a crime involving moral turpitude (as long as you intended not to return the items, permanently deprive - why joyriding isn't a CiMT usually)

Postal theft also carries a 5 year max. sentence in the US.

Boring.

OP - You'll be fine.

littlereddevil

Apply for a visa, then you will know

pleasedelete

littlereddevil wrote: »

Apply for a visa, then you will know

They don't need a visa unless they don't have an e passport (so 10 year old passport)- they need an esta

jonesMUFCforever

Whatever you decide to do - we accept no liability here for any answers given - ie you are on your own!