Immigration law

[Mr0307]

I have been refused a US immigration visa due to 'Misrepresentation' when appling for the Visa.
I have a 2yr condition discharge for Petty theft from 17 years ago. I was informed that i never needed to disclose it after the 2yrs had past. The US embassy argues that this is only under British law not US and claims I lied to them.
Is there any way around this as i never set out to misrepresent myself or lie to anyone ever. Any help would be greatly appreciated, im about to lose my job, my house and car in the US as will not allow me to enter the US.

[noxlumos]

I have convictions going back to the 80's and 90's and I can't even get a visa to visit my children. I disclosed everything, I am now a paragon of virtue and they still said no. The thing is that US visa law is unique. They can turn you down just because they choose to, they are under no obligation to let you in and the rehabilitation of offenders act does not apply to VISA's to the US.
Sorry mate but I think you might be stuffed. I'm currently re-applying but I'm not holding my breath, although their staff are very pleasant and polite.

[kempie]

It is unfortunate that you find yourself in this position because of faulty advice. Who informed you that disclosure of your conditional discharge was unneccessary?

[Mr0307]

Thanks for your advise. I was advised by the judge and courts that after the 2yrs condition i never had to disclose it.

[dzug]

The judge was talking about English law - when you apply for a US visa you are subject to US law which as you have found out the hard way is different.

How did they find out about the offence?