Visa question for US Entry

[travel_help79]

Hi,
I was wondering if someone could help me. I live in Australia but hold a NZ passport, two years ago I was convicted for possession of a pipe in New Zealand, I was given a $240 fine and sent on my way. I am looking to travel to the US in June next year but am trying to figure out if I was checked if US would check Australia criminal record or New Zealand? Can anyone help me out here?

[dzug]

They have the capability to do both if they wish.

Whether they routinely do so in reality is doubtful.

US law says you must get a visa.

[Hymie]

Wow!!

You should see the number of pipes I have in my house; mains water, gas, central heating, drainage etc.

I hope they don’t make possession of pipes, an offence in the UK.

[Dee Sa]

can u be more specific about "the pipe", is it one used to smoke drugs or a household one, theres a big difference especially about you getting in to the States.

[ChuckFickens]

I would guess that as they had a conviction for having a pipe the conviction was actually for being in possession of drug paraphernalia.