flymetothemoon
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ok quick question here, i have been researching for some time and gained some undertanding on the matter but a little more information on the process would be great
ok so i have a criminial record. A convicted charge from 2007 DUI and another conviction in 2008 for common assault in where punched someone. I was also charged in 2010 for affray (had nothing to do with the matter was merely a bystander) later found not guilty due to lack of evidence and charges dismissed, I understand that when i attend the interview with the consulate for a visa i will automatically be denied. my question is who applies for the waiver? Is it myself, or does the consulate have to recommend it? my other question is what are my chances of the waiver being granted? I am a person of good character and really hope these 2 minor incidents do not stop me travelling to the US next year, it will devestate me
You will definitely have to apply for a visa and you normally have to wait 5 years from the completion of any court requirements etc. If the common assault was in 2008 then the earliest you could apply would be sometime in 2013. If you don't have a criminal record from these offences then I believe they look more favourably than if you did have a record.
In relation to your question, the embassy decide to recommend a waiver at the time - they will refuse you but then decide whether or not to send it off to the appropriate department to put a waiver in for you. Good luck with it all! p.s - Normally if they approve putting the waiver in for you then and there that is a good sign!