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[broonie30]

Hi everybody,

I know that the topic of E2 visa regulations has been discussed to death & I have read with interest different takes & experiences on the subject.

However, I have never came across anybody yet who has got an E2 visa with a criminal conviction. I have a conviction for speeding, actual court conviction & not a ticket as the case was heard in court. Does anyone have any similar experiences or know of anyone who has been granted/refused a visa for minor convictions? I'm from the UK if that makes any difference.

Thanks in advance for any replies on this.

[bewolff]

Speeding is a violation of a traffic law, not a criminal conviction. Whether you receive the ticket, or go to court about it, it is still just a traffic conviction.

I know someone who has gotten numerous tickets, and has gone to court about one but this does not change the status as being a traffic violation. This person has an E-2 Visa. I don't know if traffic violations even appear on the criminal background check. You can have one done for yourself and see what it says before hand. Most likely it won't be in there.

You didn't ask, but in the interest of completeness, a DUI, is a criminal violation and WILL appear on a criminal background check. I don't know whether this would impact and E-2 application.

[broonie30]

Thanks for your reply.

I have got a basic disclosure, I ordered it just to see if it would show and yes it is there under "criminal convictions".

I was travelling 11 miles above the speed limit but in a van, which actually meant I broke the speed limit by 21 mph which I wasn't aware of at the time. Because of the "excessive speed" I was not even offered a fixed penalty & points on my licence and received a summons for court. If the case is dealt with at court and you are found guilty, it is a criminal conviction, in the UK anyway.

So if anyone knows of anybody who has been granted/refused an E2 visa with a minor conviction on their record I would be most interested to hear.

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hey,
yeah there is a lot of talk about the E2 visa, but does anyone realy know whats going on with it? my partner has an old driving ban for being over the limit, will this effect him obtaining an E2 visa?

[broonie30]

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hmmm...it was two years ago, he has his license back now...surely they are only interested in criminal back grounds to ensure children's safety? ie to protect against potential paedophiles etc...
it hasn`t effected him working with kids in canada?! but i suppose it implies a less than squeaky clean image in the eyes of a korean embassy?!

[Kimchieluver]