Hello,
I was caught in 2006 for shoplifting, had 2 charges (for shoplifting, and conspiracy - I was with my friend) in Delaware, US. Now I have criminal record in state of DE.
I have some questions:

How does the ambassy know of it, should I write YES to the question about crime or lie?

Will it effect getting a US visa?

Will it effect getting Canadian visa and can I not mention to their councillor about this crime/misdemeanor? And any other country?

I am completely lost. I have no professionals to advise or explain me anything:(

Thanks

NEVER lie!

And yes it could affect getting a Visa.