visa waiver programe

[fyonamay]

Hi Guys
I hope some one can help me. I am going to the usa next year under the visa waiver programe with my partner but have discovered he has a criminal record. He has been convicted of posession of a class c drug, and has been to jail for twoc and criminal damage but as a youth. We dont have time to apply for a visa. I booked this as a surprise which has back fired. He was too embarressed to tell me about it bless him.
I have read a few answers on other forums and such but they didnt really help me as they were all i think.
I want to no if we go and dont declare his record will we get found out and i would espeshially like to here from people who have recently been with a drugs conviction.
I hope you can help. Thanks x

[Reverandfunk]

There are about 2000 similar posts.

Dont declare it and enter on the visa waiver program. US customs have no direct link to UK records so unless he's on the FBI most wanted list you'll be fine

[BBWCHATT]

Fyona - here are just a FEW of those posts Reverandfunk
refers to - there are ZILLIONS here in AB Travel.


http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Search/default. asp?SearchText=usa+drug&searchType=site&x=29&y =7

[JonnoGenie]

You probably can get in on the VWS, as others have said. Many UK posters seem to treat arrests, convictions, jailings, as rather a joke; Americans do not.

The fact your BF has been jailed twice, and with 100% certainty, that means he is not eligible to enter legally on the VWS. He almost certainly would not get a visa if he went to the embassy either.

Consensus would say, go in on the VWS, they won't know, don't worry. I'd say, they're probably right, but if USC&BP do, expect to be deported and never allowed back.

[fyonamay]

Thanks guys. Has anyone or does anyone no anyone who has travelled to the usa with a drugs conviction

[Reverandfunk]

Yes and they got on on the visa waiver.

America have far too many criminals of their own to be bothered about your boyrienfd;-)