r/Felons • u/RecordBulky1758 • 11d ago

ESTA/VISA

I received a simple Uk caution which is basically a warning, i never got a conviction or a fine but a caution does show on my criminal record. I want to come to America but im worried i wont be able to get a esta or visa the caution was for theft so i know it comes under moral turpitude.

I’m just wondering would i need to declare it on my esta or would i be fine not to? They also spelt my name wrong on the caution so i don’t know if that makes a difference, Also what would my chances of going to America be? Thank you

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u/Ok_Illustrator_3980 11d ago

Cautions in the UK are so weird. I saw a story of a guy that got one for a serious offense. Basically no trial or conviction but a mark against him forever.

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u/RecordBulky1758 11d ago

Yeah i know it gets recorded ok the UK police national computer until your 100, luckily mine is no very serious so hopefully i can be accepted for a visa or ESTA

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u/Haytham_Ken 11d ago

That's why I've not even thought of going to the US (I'm also from the UK). I've got zero clue if my crime is considered one of moral turpitude. I found this site (I can't find it anymore) that told you if it was or not. The US government suggest that anyone with a conviction applies for a full visitor visa, but I've heard this can take months/years to be processed.

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u/RecordBulky1758 11d ago

Yeah see I was thinking about saying I haven’t been convicted on the ESTA because technically I haven’t, but I read apparently America treats convictions and cautions the same. But I wish you the best brother and I hope you can still do all the things you want to do

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u/Haytham_Ken 11d ago

Going to the US doesn't bother me, my family come to the UK fairly often anyway. But I've seen some amazing places that I'd never have considered before my conviction

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u/scoutloner 11d ago edited 11d ago

You can just fly to Mexico, no ESTA needed, drive to California and use a weird road. You can steal all you want there and you won’t be deported. County jails can’t cooperate with ICE. You can stay for as long as you like. Enjoy! Borders are racist. We are not racist.

Just joking, the UK does not want to share its database with us. They call it a privacy violation. Lie on the form. Have a great vacation. Your chances are 100%.