Travelling to US with a criminal record in the UK

anon44:

> On the VCU01, I'm not sure exactly what section 6 is asking, when I would probably put in what I had for section 2?

The instructions for Section 6 say:

>Fill in this section if you have answered 'Yes' to any of the eligibility questions on the online visa application form DS-160 that have not been fully explained in Sections 2 to 5 (my bold)

If you've explained fully in Section 2 you don't need to fill in Section 6 as well. But imo there's be no harm in filling in section 6 as well if you're worried.

>Also how recent does the ACRO certificate need to be before the interview date?

Within 6 months. See under 'Documents relating to your arrest, caution, conviction' on this page:

https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/ineligibilities-and-waivers-2/arrest-caution-conviction/

[ Edit: Edited on 7 Aug 2024, 10:56 GMT by leics2 ]

Quoting anon44

Thanks so much both of you extremely helpful!
Just couple questions if you are able to help

On the VCU01, I'm not sure exactly what section 6 is asking, when I would probably put in what I had for section 2?
https://uk.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/08/VCU01_London.pdf

Also how recent does the ACRO certificate need to be before the interview date?

Thank you again,

Not sure if anyone else has mentioned this, but personally I'd advise requesting an SAR from ACRO too. I was asked for one at my interview, despite having two previous visas and not having had one requested in the past.
The SAR takes 30 days so is a longer wait than the police certificate. Mine has actually taken longer than this, as they emailed me after 21 days saying they needed more details of arrest and conviction(!). Surely that's what I'm asking them to confirm . So my request has taken longer than the 30 days, and i'm refreshing my emails every 15 mins

I agree with the advice above.

I've suggested the addition of SAR on many occasions but anon44's questions weren't really related so I didn't think to mention it.

Imo it's always worth applying for an SAR (free) as well as the Acro. If you don't need it, no problem...but if you do need it and you haven't got it it's a pain!

Sorry to hear about your SAR delay, Mustangmatt. I hope it arrives soon....

I have just collected my passport and very shocked to see a full 10 year visa in there. I am one happy chap.

Quoting GregM91

I have just collected my passport and very shocked to see a full 10 year visa in there. I am one happy chap.

Is this your 1st time round ?

Yes it is.

Hi GregM91, would you mind telling me how long you have waited from the visa appointment?

Visa appointment was 12th July

wow, that was fast then. DId you have to get a waiver approved?

All i had to do was a medical and provide my SAR, i did the medical on the 22nd July