OK,
so after reading the whole of this thread (pheew, it took a while), I would like to add my story.
I'm hoping to travel to the US in November to present at a conference. My university is going to fully fund the 7 day trip and my employer is also encouraging me to go.
Problem is, 8 years ago I stupidly stole some number plates, did a petrol drive-off (for $20.50 worth of fuel, back when prices were'nt that expensive), got caught, arrested, but was not convicted. Sometimes it pays to use a really expensive laywer.
I ticked "yes" to the bit on the VWP form and consequently now have to arrange an interview.
Dunno what my chances are, I have documents from my university and employer requesting that I obtain a visa. I have been "invited" into the US, I have a good job (meaning that I'm not going to stay there and work).
Do I need to provide police records for the interview? I have the forms from the court case detailing the charges and conditions ($100 court costs, 12 month behaviour bond).
I'll call the police tomorrow and see what they say.
Wish me luck!!
so after reading the whole of this thread (pheew, it took a while), I would like to add my story.
I'm hoping to travel to the US in November to present at a conference. My university is going to fully fund the 7 day trip and my employer is also encouraging me to go.
Problem is, 8 years ago I stupidly stole some number plates, did a petrol drive-off (for $20.50 worth of fuel, back when prices were'nt that expensive), got caught, arrested, but was not convicted. Sometimes it pays to use a really expensive laywer.
I ticked "yes" to the bit on the VWP form and consequently now have to arrange an interview.
Dunno what my chances are, I have documents from my university and employer requesting that I obtain a visa. I have been "invited" into the US, I have a good job (meaning that I'm not going to stay there and work).
Do I need to provide police records for the interview? I have the forms from the court case detailing the charges and conditions ($100 court costs, 12 month behaviour bond).
I'll call the police tomorrow and see what they say.
Wish me luck!!