Arrested Visa Stamping and Port Of Entry

[ravi199805]

I was arrested on domestic violence in MA in 2008. My finger prints were taken.Maximum punishment is 2.5 years/1000$. My wife requested district attorney to dismiss the charges. Court dismissed the charge and no fine was imposed after 2 days. I got court disposition papers. I need to select "yes"on Ds156. Is my arrest record going to cause problem in getting visa stamped (B1 visa /L1 visa - I am applying both in coming months) . WillChennai consulate people take time in issuing visa for verifying records? Is it going to be problem for the first time or every time I go for stamping?

At port of entry, will my arrest record be shown? Your help will be highly appreciated.

 

[BigJoe5]

I was arrested on domestic violence in MA in 2008. My finger prints were taken.Maximum punishment is 2.5 years/1000$. My wife requested district attorney to dismiss the charges. Court dismissed the charge and no fine was imposed after 2 days. I got court disposition papers. I need to select "yes"on Ds156. Is my arrest record going to cause problem in getting visa stamped (B1 visa /L1 visa - I am applying both in coming months) . WillChennai consulate people take time in issuing visa for verifying records? Is it going to be problem for the first time or every time I go for stamping?

At port of entry, will my arrest record be shown? Your help will be highly appreciated.

Since there was no conviction, it should not be a problem. That said, were there any conditions imposed or required before the judge dismissed the case or did the DA simple decline to prosecute?

 

[ravi199805]

Thanks BigJoe. My wife spoke to DA. He understood and requested the judge to dismiss the case. The judge immediately dismissed. No condition was imposed.
Please respond to the following:

WillChennai consulate people take time in issuing visa for verifying records? Is it going to be problem for the first time or every time I go for stamping?

At port of entry, will my arrest record be shown? Your help will be highly appreciated.

 

[ravi199805]

please respond

Thanks BigJoe. Can you please respond?

WillChennai consulate people take time in issuing visa for verifying records? Is it going to be problem for the first time or every time I go for stamping?

At port of entry, will my arrest record be shown? Your help will be highly appreciated.

 

[osheth]

WillChennai consulate people take time in issuing visa for verifying records? If you could submit your case dismissal court order, I don't think, they will have to go verify it.

Is it going to be problem for the first time or every time I go for stamping? The best strategy is to keep submitting a copy of court order with each stamping application

At port of entry, will my arrest record be shown? Since it was dismissed, I doubt it. Keep a copy of court order just in case if it comes up at port of entry.

Good Luck!