U.S.Visa and criminal record...requirements
10 August 2005, 09:10 PM
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lol ....they love their weapons right. A transfer flight thro Miami 20 years ago invovled an armed escort....
maybe thats the average for all i know.
maybe thats the average for all i know.
10 August 2005, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Simon C
on the application form there is a yes no question "are you a terrorist?""
Like anyone who is is going to answer yes to that question FFS!!!!
Like anyone who is is going to answer yes to that question FFS!!!!
10 August 2005, 10:09 PM
#34
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The US wasn't a problem when I was there for 5 weeks in June. You DON'T need a VISA if you have a machine readable passport. You complete a VISA waiver form on the plane and simply hand it in to immgration. It entitles you to stay 90 days without working. I was through immigration in 10mins.
There's random baggage checks and you may be frisked (that may appeal to you). Security wasn't any big deal and I went through 4 airports in a single day.
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There's random baggage checks and you may be frisked (that may appeal to you). Security wasn't any big deal and I went through 4 airports in a single day.
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10 August 2005, 10:28 PM
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I have a speeding conviction. It would depend on what type of criminal record we're talking about. I'd say stuff like serious traffic convictions, fraud, ABH, GBH, drugs, etc.. would be a big no no.
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10 August 2005, 10:40 PM
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Here's a sample of the I-94W visa form you'll need to complete
As you see the criminal convictions you must declare are for drugs, child custody, genocide, sabotage, etc..
Unless you appear as a security threat when they scan your passport I very much doubt you'll have a problem.
As you see the criminal convictions you must declare are for drugs, child custody, genocide, sabotage, etc..
Unless you appear as a security threat when they scan your passport I very much doubt you'll have a problem.
10 August 2005, 10:48 PM
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The US border protection isn't that tough. They scan your passport, check you match the photo, take your pic and finger print and wave you on your way. I'd heard of folk getting grief going through immigration, but I can honestly say it was as easy as going anywhere in Europe and going through British immigration returning home.
Most to$$ers get grief because they either don't do what they're told or can't complete a feckin form properly. You get handed the form well over an hour before you land yet some plonkers get to the immigration desk with it filled in. No wonder the officers get pi$$ed off.
Most to$$ers get grief because they either don't do what they're told or can't complete a feckin form properly. You get handed the form well over an hour before you land yet some plonkers get to the immigration desk with it filled in. No wonder the officers get pi$$ed off.
10 August 2005, 11:05 PM
#39
i was told today by the UK Passport Agency that these changes were made a while ago and have been slowly introduced so the policy may not have been in effect everywhere at the same time. i think thatcame out right
i wasnt sure if car offences were classed as criminal offences. some say yes and some say no..........oh bollox should i risk it for a biskit
i wasnt sure if car offences were classed as criminal offences. some say yes and some say no..........oh bollox should i risk it for a biskit
10 August 2005, 11:12 PM
#40
SS - I am a regular visitor to Florida and as far as I remember you should be fine - Unless you are a kiddie fiddler !! I believe the phrase the use is "Guilty of moral turpitude" Which nicking a few bits from a shop / driving bad doesn't count as !
Just say NO - Or you could find yourself on the wrong end of a VERY personal search on arrival in Fla.
Just say NO - Or you could find yourself on the wrong end of a VERY personal search on arrival in Fla.
10 August 2005, 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by jods
SS - I am a regular visitor to Florida and as far as I remember you should be fine - Unless you are a kiddie fiddler !! I believe the phrase the use is "Guilty of moral turpitude" Which nicking a few bits from a shop / driving bad doesn't count as !
Just say NO - Or you could find yourself on the wrong end of a VERY personal search on arrival in Fla.
Just say NO - Or you could find yourself on the wrong end of a VERY personal search on arrival in Fla.
so anyone you see walking about with a visa is either a terroist or a criminal of some sort
.......thats a bit scarey
10 August 2005, 11:27 PM
#43
Originally Posted by sarasquares
so anyone you see walking about with a visa is either a terroist or a criminal of some sort.......thats a bit scarey
.......thats a bit scareyBack home without a seconds thought.
The US has joint agreements with a bunch of countries to waive visa's the UK being one of them. Generally it is Terro sorry muslim countries / african etc that need Visas
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