I am currently undergoing getting a J1 working visa with a company, as a cultural exchange program. I have spent the weekend researching a few things regarding my personal situation in receiving a visa to the United States. It is a bit of a touchy subject, and I was hoping that I could ask for some advice on the matter. I thought if you could give me direct insight from your end, you could potentially save me from spending a lot of money on an quest that could very well be rejected in the end.
I have two issues -
1. I have a low range DUI I received about a year ago 0.06. I was not arrested. And this is actually now being investigated by police as being handled very unprofessionally, as I was wrongfully charged ( I have a letter from the Minister of NSW Police outlining this).
2. 8 months ago I was assaulted by a security guard and this led to a series of court hearings. It was very much a wrong place, wrong time situation. I was convicted of no crime, however I am on a 12 month good behavior bond.
Each of these both come with a detailed story, and I have court records, letters from officials and lengthy references that come with both of them. I feel very confident that neither of these should be a problem as they do not reflect my character, my person or the work that I do. I work as a Visual Arts Teacher for students who have vision impairments and other special needs.
My reason for applying for this visa at this time, is because I am only a recent graduate until March 2013 and I want to make the most of this opportunity. I have had a Skype interview already with an art Gallery in San Fransisco for work, as well as New York. I am seriously trying to set myself up there, and really really want to try my best at this opportunity to getting a visa to the USA on cultural exchange.
Your honest opinion on my chances of being approved by the consulate? I just worry what the deal is when traveling to the states on a good behavior bond...
I have two issues -
1. I have a low range DUI I received about a year ago 0.06. I was not arrested. And this is actually now being investigated by police as being handled very unprofessionally, as I was wrongfully charged ( I have a letter from the Minister of NSW Police outlining this).
2. 8 months ago I was assaulted by a security guard and this led to a series of court hearings. It was very much a wrong place, wrong time situation. I was convicted of no crime, however I am on a 12 month good behavior bond.
Each of these both come with a detailed story, and I have court records, letters from officials and lengthy references that come with both of them. I feel very confident that neither of these should be a problem as they do not reflect my character, my person or the work that I do. I work as a Visual Arts Teacher for students who have vision impairments and other special needs.
My reason for applying for this visa at this time, is because I am only a recent graduate until March 2013 and I want to make the most of this opportunity. I have had a Skype interview already with an art Gallery in San Fransisco for work, as well as New York. I am seriously trying to set myself up there, and really really want to try my best at this opportunity to getting a visa to the USA on cultural exchange.
Your honest opinion on my chances of being approved by the consulate? I just worry what the deal is when traveling to the states on a good behavior bond...