Legal Question in Immigration Law in Virginia

Hello,

I have been charged felony in Apr'2011, as I crossed department store with a jacket on my shoulder, while I was on phone, with out intention to steel.

I went to court and looking into this, court believed that it was by a mistake I crossed the store and no prior convictions.

Judge gave disposition to Guilty with Trespassing (misdemeanor)

So final judgment is Guilty with Trespassing(Misd) in VA.

I recently got new job and planning to go for H1B stamping to US Consulate in Canada.

will there be problem/issue at visa interview or while returning back to US??

Any recommendations/thoughts please?

Thanks in advance.

John


Asked on 8/04/13, 7:32 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Marlene Hemmings Marlene Hemmings, Attorney at Law

If you only have one misdemeanor, you might not have any issues at the Consulate. However, without reviewing the court dispo & knowing more about your background, I cannot give you any guarantees.You will also need to bring a copy of the court disposition with you to the non-immigrant visa interview.

However, I highly recommend you discuss this with the Attorney who filed your H-1B before you depart the U.S.

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Answered on 8/04/13, 10:12 am


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