Hi,
I am an Australian looking to travel to US for two weeks in the new year. I have just graduated from University and was hoping to travel to a convention with my uncle. I received a conviction for assault (with a small fine, no jail time) in 2003, and am worried about the implications this may have on my travel plans. I have read relevant sections of the US immigration act. I was just over the age of 18 at the time. I have excellent letters of reference in relation to the matter. I was just wondering if consulate officials were able to use some discretion in making their decisions on visa eligibility, and if I had any chance of making a successful visa application.
Thanks
I am an Australian looking to travel to US for two weeks in the new year. I have just graduated from University and was hoping to travel to a convention with my uncle. I received a conviction for assault (with a small fine, no jail time) in 2003, and am worried about the implications this may have on my travel plans. I have read relevant sections of the US immigration act. I was just over the age of 18 at the time. I have excellent letters of reference in relation to the matter. I was just wondering if consulate officials were able to use some discretion in making their decisions on visa eligibility, and if I had any chance of making a successful visa application.
Thanks