Q: Does insider trading conviction prevents from getting US visa, or from entering if a visa was given prior to conviction?
Max penalty the country of origin for it is 2 years but expected penalty is few months or community service. convicted person is 3rd party to the company (not an insider, not directly connected with an insider). Is it possible to get a waiver? convicted person also has a Masters degree from top 5 US university and disclosed the trial is in process while applying last time for visitor visa
A: You should have an experienced immigration attorney review the record. If this is an Aggravated Felony you may be exclded and no waiver may be available at least for some years. If this is a CIMT you may be eligible to file a waiver. If you are aligible for a waiver you will need to meet the requirements for a waiver.
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