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[FBI records] negative impact on my immigration

jiiwon

Newbie
Dec 27, 2014
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Hello

I'm processing Express Entry right now.
I'm very concerned about the Statutory questions section.

I have two records arrested in 2009 and 2011.

2009 with dangerous weapon violence but it's not what it looks like.
I was helping my friend's family business for 2 hours which was a smokes shop and I sold a knife to a minor without checking ID. The undercover cop caught me.
After that happened, I had to go back to my country to visit my family.
However, I had to appear to the court and I didn't get any notice because I didn't get any mail from the court.
The time goes by, in 2009 I was driving home and police pulled me over and arrested me because I did not show up in the court. so I spent a day in jail. The next day, my lawyer showed up and explained everything to judge and I paid fine and got away with it.
It shows Dismissed on my FBI record.

The other one is 2011, I got rejected to enter the US because I forgot to reinstate my I-20 (back then I was an international student). After that, I did not go back to the US.
The FBI record shows Alien inadmissibility under section 212.

so I have to fill in 3 questions(arrested, rejected any country, jail) on the Statutory questions.

I know it will give a negative impact on my immigration. I'm going to provide a clear explanation on the Statutory questions. What will happen after I submitted? What should I do? I'm very worried

Thank you for reading it
 

despacito2017

Star Member
Oct 4, 2017
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Include a letter which explains things in as much detail as possible. Add any proof that you may have that proves your narrative. If you don’t feel confident in preparing this, you might want to get an attorney prepare an explanation in a clear and concise manner.

You may be asked for an in person interview at a Canadian embassy or consulate to explain in detail so make sure you are being 100% honest. Information between the US and Canada is shared, so lying will only cause you issues. Also, expect to go under security screening as answering yes to any of the statutory questions often triggers this.
 

jiiwon

Newbie
Dec 27, 2014
9
0
Include a letter which explains things in as much detail as possible. Add any proof that you may have that proves your narrative. If you don’t feel confident in preparing this, you might want to get an attorney prepare an explanation in a clear and concise manner.

You may be asked for an in person interview at a Canadian embassy or consulate to explain in detail so make sure you are being 100% honest. Information between the US and Canada is shared, so lying will only cause you issues. Also, expect to go under security screening as answering yes to any of the statutory questions often triggers this.
Thank you for your reply despacito2017
I'm going to prepare the letter with details and evidence in an honest manner. I really want to make this right.