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    maynej Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 5, 2010, 06:10 AM
    UK resident with prison record
    I would like my son a UK resident to visit me here in the US as I am in my 70's. He spent 18 months in prison 18 years ago. Would the US authorities allow him into the US?
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    Aug 5, 2010, 08:12 AM

    Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act the conviction is "Spent" under UK Law. Tell your son to put no criminal convictions on visa form and he should be OK.
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    Aug 5, 2010, 08:19 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by maynej View Post
    Would the US authorities allow him into the US?
    Hello m:

    The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 is the specific piece of legislation affecting ex-offenders' employment opportunities. It has nothing to do with the granting of a visa.

    In my view, the US WON'T let him in. If he LIES about it, they might arrest him.

    excon
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    Aug 5, 2010, 08:53 AM

    He must disclose ALL criminal records and needs to provide details submit together with DS-160. Since this happened 18 years ago, he would be OK but if he lies and the consul finds out later, he will be ban for life.
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    Aug 5, 2010, 11:55 AM
    Thank you very much
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