ESTA help with minor criminal conviction

[smilingstone 647]

25 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Given the scrutiny some applications are getting under the current administration, disclosing and explaining is better than not disclosing at all.  

 

Do you get the opportunity to disclose on an ESTA application? I can't recall from when I did it, or maybe it comes after submitting and they want more info? 

 

If not, though, I just think it would be a shame to say yes to a question that arguably does not apply, as I have a hunch answering yes to certain questions results in automatic denial without human review. 

 

Just my opinion though, based on my own experience and interpretation of the question. Some would say I was wrong for doing so, some would see no issue. As @appleblossom advised, if OP wants to be really covered, they should consult a lawyer. 

[azizsawo9901 0]

20 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

Given the scrutiny some applications are getting under the current administration, disclosing and explaining is better than not disclosing at all.  

i don't thin esta lets you disclose what you have 

[azizsawo9901 0]

22 hours ago, smilingstone said:

 

Agreed. Wording is rather specific on ESTA application. Myself, I had previous shoplifting charge, did not answer yes to that question as the shoplifting did not result in any damage to property, serious or not, government or not. Had no issues getting ESTA and using it for multiple trips. 

 

K1 and AOS, however, are different and ask if you have been convicted of any crime, at any time, anywhere. Obviously for this the answer would be YES. 

 

To OP, I wouldn't worry about it. On visa applications (not ESTA) you have ample opportunity to explain your conviction. Being detailed and emphasising that it was unpaid public transport. I would even disclose the amount, which is what, 2 or 3 quid? USCIS isn't going to care about that, but what they will care about is if you don't disclose it when you need to. 

my amount is high but not extremely high