UK to USA with criminal record

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Hi everyone,

Looking for some advice, hopefullysomeone can help :)

Currently I am a student nurse in theUnited Kingdom and my partner is American. I understand that in 3years if we plan to settle in the US it will be hard for myqualifications to translate over. I would have 1 years paid workexperience by then that I assume would be worthless.

I've looked for top-up courses to myBSC but there is no such thing.

But anyway that's not the biggeststicking point, 10 years ago when I was 17 I was charged withassault. I was in a fight and punched someone in the face :( - Thesentence was deferred for 6 months after which I received an'admonition' (A telling off by the judge). This is obviously a scaron my record but has not inhibited me working in the UK as a nurse.From what I gather the US system disregard the sentence and simplyapply the maximum sentence to a charge, am I right?

Any advice would be appreciated. I'mfelling a bit down about the entire situation :(

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best to consult a lawyer, but in the U.S. 17 years ago is considered youth and not reportable therefore would not hamper a license.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

You really need to speak to a lawyer with experience in this area

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Lawyer? They would be useless for getting a licenses at State Board. That would be determined by the state board of licensing.

If doing a family based visa then a lawyer wouldn't be needed in this situation

Just bring your UK police Certificate when you have your interview at US consulate/embassy.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
Lawyer? They would be useless for getting a licenses at State Board. That would be determined by the state board of licensing.

If doing a family based visa then a lawyer wouldn't be needed in this situation

Just bring your UK police Certificate when you have your interview at US consulate/embassy.

Better to speak to a lawyer before going to the US embassy and finding out you had the wrong information with you and visa is denied or delayed.

The BON will make their own decision which will have no impact on the immigration system and marrying a USC will not matter when a serious criminal record is in play...... and I am not saying that this is a serious record just saying better to get advice than not

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Thanks everyone for your replies, I really appreciate it :)

I do have a B2 visa that allows me to stay in the US for 6 months as a tourist. I've already been to the consulate and to be honest my conviction for immigration purposes will not be a problem.

I'm more worried about getting licensed and what effect it will have on that.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

All you can do then is submit application to the state BON with all relevant data and wait for their decision

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Better to speak to a lawyer before going to the US embassy and finding out you had the wrong information with you and visa is denied or delayed.

Not Really

I have seen immigration lawyers make mistakes many times, and most people usually say they wished they hadn't used after they find out how many delays they cause them and plus they charge anywhere from $2,000 to $8,000 for basically filing out paperwork, It up to the petitioner to gather all the information, Visa application are fairly simple and can be done by the average person.

As far as having the wrong information with you, it is all spelled out here from the USCIS website :

Nonimmigrant Visa for a Fiancé(e) (K-1)

Fiancé(e) Visa Application Instructions | London, UK - Embassy of the United States

There is nothing magical or hidden agenda when doing a Spousal based visa

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Thanks everyone for your replies, I really appreciate it :)

I do have a B2 visa that allows me to stay in the US for 6 months as a tourist. I've already been to the consulate and to be honest my conviction for immigration purposes will not be a problem.

I'm more worried about getting licensed and what effect it will have on that.

My opinion is you will not have any issues getting licensed with that minor infraction on your record.

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