Applying For A Usa Esta With A Uk Spent Conviction

[xAsh]

Hi Guys, please help. Has anyone travelled to the USA with an esta from the UK with a spent conviction? On the criminal convictions part of the online form it asks 'have you ever been convicted of serious damage to a property or serious harmed someone'. I got a spent conviction for harassment which was a.mistake and my only conviction in 2015 so no serious harm and no violence. I applied for Canada a while back and they asked for a police report but didn't go in the end and fancy the USA.

Is it likely from your experience that I'd have any issues on arrival? Thank you

[xAsh]

Ok thank you for your help.

[New Judge]

//"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?"//

There's two problems you face when answering that question:

1. Its interpretation. As mentioned, it could have one of two meanings. Interpretation #1: have you ever been (a) arrested or (b) convicted for a crime.... etc. Interpretation #2: have you ever been arrested or convicted for a crime...etc.

2. "Serious harm" is subjective. Somebody who had been the victim of harassment may well consider they had been the victim of serious harm. Harm is not exclusively physical.

Best to contact the US authorities, tell them what the situation is and ask them to rule on it.

[-SharonA-]

Re Buenchico's post, let's hope there aren't any Brexiteers with a criminal record hoping to go to USA. Lol.

[New Judge]

///Re Buenchico's post, let's hope there aren't any Brexiteers with a criminal record hoping to go to USA. Lol.///

Of course only those who voted to leave will encounter problems. Those who voted to remain will be waved right on through!

[-SharonA-]

Of course New Judge!!