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[JEANIEW 5]

4 hours ago, SusieQQQ said:

I believe it can be a few months, but not 100% sure.

 

First post said that was covered under the already-approved  waiver.

Yes The drugs conviction a non issue I have an approved waiver 

[Hypnos 6,576]

Prostitution is a special offence for which no conviction is required for it to make you inadmissible to the US. You don't even need to have been arrested for it. 

 

But as others have stated, it only goes back ten years, so this will likely not be an issue for you. 

[ilovelondon 22]

39 minutes ago, JEANIEW said:

Thankyou so much ! They said the waiver I need is for a 2A1 finding The waiver I received is for a 2A2 finding. It’s being arrested twice for prostitution I was guilty in 1985 and paid a fine 

in 1986 did not plead guilty but got 6 months probation and then dismissed 

 

My lawyer believes this is not a conviction and therefor not reason to need a waiver The Embassy then said they were sending the case to Washington Do you know what happens in Washington? 

I don't think you need another waivier  if the second arrest is dissmissed,and it was.happened 10 years ago.the consular doesn't know the immigration law 

[JEANIEW 5]

8 hours ago, geowrian said:

What was the disposition of the arrest?

Not sure what that means I pleaded Nolo contendere

I was put on probation 6 months and case dismissed That’s a non conviction yes?

[Boiler 43,381]

Basically a guilty plea, not sure why it matters in this sort of case,.

[jan22 2,897]

15 minutes ago, JEANIEW said:

Not sure what that means I pleaded Nolo contendere

I was put on probation 6 months and case dismissed That’s a non conviction yes?

Just to clarify -- this plea means you WERE convicted.  It basically says you accept conviction as if you were pleading guilty, but you don't admit your guilt.  If it wasn't a conviction, you wouldn't have been sentenced -- even if it was only probation, it was a sentence for being convicted.  I'm not sure why your lawyer is telling you this isn't a conviction.  So, you have the marijuana and 2 prostitution convictions. 

 

The 10-year issue means you can't/ won't be denied under 212 (a)(2)(D)of the INA as you aren't actively engaging in prostitution.  It doesn't eliminate an inadmissibility under 212(a)(2)(A) -- crimes of moral turpitude -- clauses.

[geowrian 22,335]

9 hours ago, JEANIEW said:

Not sure what that means I pleaded Nolo contendere

I was put on probation 6 months and case dismissed That’s a non conviction yes?

No contest is a conviction as far as immigration is concerned. It means you don't admit guilt but accept the penalty anyway. It's not a way to avoid a conviction.

One is not put on probation without being deemed responsible for the crime.