Will a drunk driving charge hinder the visa process if I’m in the early stages of emigrating from the UK to the US on a L1 blanket intra-company transfer visa?
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Will a drunk driving charge hinder the visa process if I’m in the early stages of emigrating from the UK to the US on a L1 blanket intra-company transfer visa?
I have drunk driving offence which was penalized by a fine and driving ban 5 years ago. I would like to know if this will hinder my visa process once declared and, if so, is there is anything I can do to ensure the process moves smoothly and timely?
Asked on June 17, 2014 under Immigration Law, District of Columbia
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SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
It really depends on what the statute under which you were convicted indicates and how it may impact your ability to get a visa. You should discuss this with the company immigration attorney processing your L-1 visa and perhaps a criminal attorney who is familiar with immigration issues.
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