H1 Visa

[Gilly-ecfc]

I am hoping to coach soccer in the US in June but got arrested in earlier this year for getting into a bit of trouble on a night out, i spent the night in the cell got an �80 fine and a penalty notice, how will this affect my chances of gainig a Visa to the US?

[dzug]

It depends on what the 'bit of trouble' actually was'. It could prevent you going to the US for years or it could be of no consequence at all.

[bobs1975]

Sounds to me like you might have been arrested on suspicion of Affray, Drunk and Disorderly, or the like. You don't say and more detail would be useful. The above crimes are not regarded as crimes involving moral turpitude and should not hamper your chances.

Here find out for yourself and follow it through to the State Dept PDF for more detail
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moral_turpitude

[Gilly-ecfc]

It was a violent disorder charge but got changed to a section 5 public disorder, any more info would be great

[bobs1975]

OK. You crime appears if it is not involving Moral Turpitude - though I cannot judge this. Only a US immigration official can. It looks to me like you have every right to go ahead and apply. Do you research carefully to avoid time wasting. Check out this link and further links at the Sate Dept.

http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/86 942.pdf

Also if you've got a little cash it would not hurt to employ a US immigration lawyer. The are much cheaper in the US than in the UK.

[Gilly-ecfc]

Thanks for the help i will have a look into it, the crime basically was a drunken fight so hoping that wont cause too much hassle