if person was convicted of possesion of cannabis, tiny amount, 17 years ago, can they get visa to usa,?
450970
I may be wrong but I do not think they ask for police certs. It is usual for areas near the US consulates to be surrounded by "Advisors" Ask one of them and let them help you out. It may be a shorter route.   After 17 years without any toher problems, I don't think they will bother oyu too much. \nhere may be a process whereby you may get that record expunged. Try to see what can be done.\n\nGood luck.
58882
If she has had no status for one year or more after she turned 18 AND she entered the US illegally, she cannot adjust in the U.S. and if someone can petition for her, she'll have to go back home and obtain the visa at the consulate after CIS approves a waiver (if it doesn't approve the waiver she'll have to wait 10 years outside the US before being able to immigrate legally.)\nIf she was denied the greencard, she may have also been ordered deported.  If this is the case and she has someone to petition for her, she'll have to leave the country and follow above advice.
565879
Check with US embassy.
585412
You would have to check with US embassy. Good luck
1027230
Yes it's a violation of US federal law to transport cannabis seeds into the US.
1171446
If it from after 18 years of age, it will be there forever. Your criminal history is not like your credit history. Convictions don't go away unless they are expunged.
28567
I suppose would have to contact the nearest embassy for that. There are many in the US. The link below has info on them.
530090
Yes you are partially correct.  There are fees involved in applying for permanent residency.  It can be costly.  However, if you really have the strong desire to get legalized, you will find means to produce the money.  And I don't condone getting the money by committing more crimes.
1104972
Wow...this might actually be a real question that deserves an answer from someone who actually works in the field!! Yes your mother will be able to re-enter the United States. The only problem (not really a problem) that might exist is that she has been out of the U.S. for more than 180 days. A LAPR who has been out of the U.S. for more than 180 days is now seeking admission, she will now be held to the same standard regarding her admissibility as anyone else...basically meaning, if she has EVERY committed an offense which would make her inadmissible she couldn't come in...Here is the problem, as a LAPR, there are really only a handful of offenses that can cause you to be deported (or should I say 237 charges). But now, even if your mom committed a CIMT (crime involving moral turpitude) while in the U.S. (before she left to India) it wouldn't of made her Deportable...but now that she is seeking admission due to the 180 day rule...she is now seeking admission and would be inadmissible...understand.? it is VERY complicated. When we test trainees on this very scenario I'm telling you about 90% of them miss it!
656392
it is not an automatic bar. there are no questions on criminal convictions on the application. it is up to the state department to issue or deny the passport. further details can be found at http://travel.state.gov. also might want to make sure any probation or parole terms permit you to travel out of the country. good luck.
575402
That person would still have to go through the visa process in the United States.
267263
If you are here illegaly then you will have to go back to mexico for forgiveness(1-2 yrs) then you get your litte paper thing. and you are a citizen(but they could take it away from you at any tim so don't mess it up)
1104823
There needs to be a clear line between people who've overstayed their visas, but have been paying taxes for years and have no criminal record. They should get citizenship. The rest should be treated according to their cases. Every story is different!
909768
Defense for transporting pot is very hard to prove especially when the arrest was made on positive possession.  Anyway, there is a mitigating circumstance for admission, minority or turning as state witness.
934870
I don't know how it works in your country but here in the USA if you get a ride from the police to the the police station they have arrested you... wether or not they hold you and is up to them but you can be certain that at the time of the ride you were told your rights and in fact arrested maybe not charged but arrested. So I would get a Visa to be safe and Hell yes we would find out right away. I know people always refer to us as Dumb Americans but playing and being dumb are far different my friend!!!!
193566
go to www.USCIS.gov and ask there, you 'may' have to re-apply\n(only just got mine)
161836
Depending on the crime, he/she could get deported. A speeding ticket may not be enough, but assault, child abuse etc. will get the person deported.