In this episode, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick, discusses whether you can obtain a tourist visa if you have battery charges against you
– In general criminal issues pose a big obstacle for visa approval, criminal issues are a factor in determining whether your visa will be approved or denied
– The frequency and the recency of the crime will factor greatly – up to 5 years preceding when applying a visa.
– When applying, you must provide documented evidence that you have changed your ways proving your good moral character, this will not guarantee your visa approval, it can only help strengthen your application
– You may be able to obtain a tourist visa if you first file the 212(d)(3) Nonimmigrant Waiver
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