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Woodman09 · Joined: 24 Mar 2009 Posts: 23 Location: Los Angeles

I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with not getting work visas because of a juvenile criminal record from 25 yr ago. Specifically in Colombia or other South American countries? Confused

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

YOu want to work in Latin America or have a record from a Latin American country? I think that as long as you paid your debt to society, you should be good to go, especially if it was a misdermeaner. BUt more serious crimes, like those involving pornography, or kids, will not be taken lightly with employers.

Woodman09 · Joined: 24 Mar 2009 Posts: 23 Location: Los Angeles

Hi-- thanks for your note -- I'm sorry --I wasn't very clear. I have a juvenile record (non-violent) from the US. I'm actually looking to get it expunged/sealed which is not to hard to do-- Then I guess it wouldn't show up Confused

Old Surrender · Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 5:29 am Post subject:

Depending on the state where you committed the crimes, your juvenile records might be already be sealed--so you might not have to deal/pay for expunging them. It's almost as if you're given a clean slate when you turn 18.

It's also a good idea to contact the consulate of the country you want go to see if your crimes are even a big deal or find out if there's a process to prove to the country you want to go that you've over your criminal past. For example: if you want to go to Canada and have a DUI on your record, you have to fill out paperwork to prove you're "rehabilitated."

With all legal matters, though, it's best to consult a lawyer. Wink

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 3:06 am Post subject:

You weren't arrested in the South...were you, boy?!? If you were, yer pound of flesh ain't enuf!!!

NCTBA