DUI and OPT

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Hi all,

I had been arrested due to DWI or DUI (driving under influence) last year. But, owing to help from a lawyer of my university, i was prosecuted as reckless driving (not DUI) and the case was closed in April this year.

And, i got a job offer this month. And, i applied for OPT on June 15 2005. The job is scheduled to start Aug 29 2005. So, I should get EAD before the starting date.

But, I am worried that my arrest record will affect the OPT process so that the approval will be delayed.

Please tell me what I should do in order to avoid any disadvantage from my arrest record.

And, my employer told me that they would sponsor H1-B (premium service to expedite the process) if I cannot get the OPT approval by July 15 2005. I also want to know that my arrest record has an impact on H1-B process.

Please tell me if you know any thing related to this issue.

Thanks.
 
A quick search on this board for DUI/DWI should help you. But anyways you were not convicted of DUI. Make sure you have all the docs and declare everything when filling up forms and you should be OK.
 
Reckless Driving and OPT

:) Dear Given2fly

Thank you for your reply.

I have a few more questions regarding this issue.
First, in the case of OPT application, I don't need to declare anything about my arrest record. The OPT application form (I-765) does not ask the question.
Do i need to submit all docus related to my record in this context?

Second, in the case of H1-B application, do you know i should declare the record? If the application form does not require me to declare the record, what should i do?

Please give me any idea related to the questions.
Again, thank you so much for your reply.
 
If the application forms dont ask you about criminal charges, there's no need to submit any docs related to this.

Remember, do only whats asked and do that correctly. This has been my experience.
 
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