Q: convicted of 602k pc calif., indian, shoplifting case,consequences on B1 visa?
I am an indian, was interning in calif. on J1. Got into a shoplifting case just after that I had to leave the country. First I was charged with 484-a infraction. I appointed a lawyer to run my case, and in first hearing one more charge was levied by the prosecutor 459. Finally I was convicted on 602k and rest of the charges dismissed. I paid the fine and my probation is over. Now I want to apply for B1 visa, can you help me how should I talk to the US counsel in embassy?
I have also asked my lawyer for expungement.
A:
You should work with an immigration attorney in private as the CBP officers are having more and more complicated screening tests these days because of the situations. This is public forum so if you need specific information you should work with an immigration attorney in private, to help you with this problem. All the best.
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