Hi all. I want to ask a question on behalf of someone else (who can't post here right now) who needs this info asap since they have an interview coming up next week. Her fiance was asked to come to the police station 4 years ago and had to answer a few questions regarding a complaint someone else filled against him. Now, he was not arrested and not convicted either since the case was dismissed due to lack of evidence almost a year later. However, they are still scared that this might cost him his visa and that they might have to file a waiver. Anyone have any thoughts on this? I already told them that I don't think there's anything for them to worry about since there was no arrest and no conviction, but I guess they like to hear from others as well that things will be fine for them. Any replies are welcome! (ps: sorry for posting this twice, wasn't quite sure on which forum this belonged)

Won't they have to get a police certificate for the interview? If there is ANY sort of record of it, it would be on there. Then they'd know exactly what (if anything) it was listed as, and hence know if they have a problem.

The police certificate will be send directly to the Consulate so he doesn't know what's on it. It's my understanding only convictions are mentioned on it and that's what I told them, but I'm not sure.

Anyone who can help me put a couple's mind at ease?????

Hey Em,

Your friend should not have anything to worry about. Only convictions can be a problem, and normally more than one!

If he was not arrested he should be ok, I don't think cautions come up on police checks, and even if it does its considered very minor.

Trust me he won't have to file a waiver!

regards


Paul