Getting Into Usa With Abh Without Intent

[unknown1991]

Hi, I was convicted of ABH without intent in August 2011 although the incident happened in March 2011 and was hoping to go the states at the end of the year with my partner however I am not sure if my crime comes under moral turpitude or not?

I regrettably got into an argument that escalated in a pub and in my drunken state chucked a half full pint glass at somebody, he pushed it away and it hit the floor and smashed, and a shard of the glass hit an innocent bystander on his head giving him a 1 cm cut. I was given a fine and 200 hours community service due to me having excellent character references, a supporting family, doing well at university and having no previous offences.

However, from reading about moral turpitude, it seems that without intent doesn't fall under that category but use of a dangerous weapon does, so not sure whether i'd get approved because of what I did and the time since the offence may go against me too?

I have also read that if they refuse me entry, they are unlikely to change their decision in the future, is this true?

Hope somebody can help, thanks.

[dzug2]

The official answer is you apply to the US Embassy for a visa. They will decide whether it's moral turpitude or not. If it is you will be refused the visa and it won't be worth trying again for 10 years or so. If it's not you will get your visa

And no they will not give a ruling unless you apply for a visa and pay the application fee.

The unofficial answer is you don't tell them about it and hope they don't know/trick it out of you when you arrive.

[ChillDoubt]

Crimes of violence/assault tend to meet with a negative response.
This may be of some use:

http://www.unlock.org.uk/userfiles/file/IAG/travel/TravellingtotheUS.pdf

[DangerUXD]

This is a a bit of a dilema really, if you apply for a visa and tell them the truth, then you'll in all probability be barred from the US probably forever. If you don't mention it you'll probably be ok as the US does not have access to British records. If they find out you'll definately be barred forever. Just donlt mention it, you'll be fine.