Users' questions

Can you travel to America with a drug conviction?

Can you travel to America with a drug conviction?

If the arrest resulted in a conviction, you may be permanently ineligible to receive a visa. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act does not apply to the United States visa law. Therefore, even travellers with a spent conviction are required to declare the arrest and/or conviction.

Can you get a tourist visa if you have a drug conviction?

Drug convictions are a very probable reason for denying the entry of applicants. Will most probably result in a denial of entry. In those situations, applicants should rather look into making a Tourist Visa application, instead of an ESTA visa waiver application.

Can a person with a criminal record travel to the United States?

Nevertheless, all travelers with a criminal record must bear in mind that the essential regulations are those of the United States. For this reason, it is advisable to seek advice from an attorney at law if hoping to travel to the US with a criminal record for a crime of moral turpitude.

Can a person be denied entry to the United States for drug use?

Admission of Drug Use – If you admit to drug use, you can be denied entry. Use of an illegal substance is a crime in the United States, and even without a conviction they can deny you entry.

Can a criminal conviction make you inadmissible to the United States?

Once a conviction makes you inadmissible, it always makes you inadmissible. However, remember, not all convictions will get you banned from entering the USA–either because they are not excludable or the exception rule applies. A United States Waiver allows you legal entry into the United States if you are inadmissible.

Can a person with a spent conviction travel to the US?

The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act does not apply to United States visa law. Therefore, even travelers with a spent conviction are not eligible to travel visa free; they must apply for B-1 or B-2 visas. If they attempt to travel under the VWP, they may be refused entry into the United States.

Drug convictions are a very probable reason for denying the entry of applicants. Will most probably result in a denial of entry. In those situations, applicants should rather look into making a Tourist Visa application, instead of an ESTA visa waiver application.

Can you get a US visa if you have a criminal record?

The USA have a visa waiver scheme for anyone holding passports from certain countries (British passports are included) as long as that person has never been arrested. As you have a criminal conviction you’ll need to apply for a visa, and possibly a special restricted visa.

How can I test my spent drug conviction?

You can test the spent convictions act by applying with the local police for a formal police check (not sure what it costs these days). If they come back and say you’re clean (and they should because your conviction will have been “spent”), then you’re clean. Ive always wondered, what whould the US & canada border protection be able to see anyway.