B1 Visa with Sealed arrest record???

[TimothyFinn]

Hi All,
My employer wants me to initiate a B1 Visa for myself.
I had an arrest with DV misdemeanor with my ex-husband , the DA never filed any charges.

Am I obligated to answer "yes" to the question in DS-160 to the question "
have you ever been arrested Speed Test essay writer or convicted for any offense or crime?"

Am I obligated to answer " yes" if I get my arrest records sealed?

I am ok in explaining the situation by answering "yes", but want to avoid it coz my employer scrutinizes every application and I dont want my ugly past haunt me forever, which I have put behind me.

[Libra_14]

Duplicate thread, with a different ID?
https://www.immihelp.com/forum/usa-b...-arrest-record

[R78]

Hi All,
My employer wants me to initiate a B1 Visa for myself.
I had an arrest with DV misdemeanor with my ex-husband , the DA never filed any charges.

Am I obligated to answer "yes" to the question in DS-160 to the question "
have you ever been arrested or convicted for any offense or crime?"

Am I obligated to answer " yes" if I get my arrest records sealed?

I am ok in explaining the situation by answering "yes", but want to avoid it coz my employer scrutinizes every application and I dont want my ugly past haunt me forever, which I have put behind me.

Since you have duplicated the question, I will do the same from an "answer" perspective

A "sealed" record does not matter for immigration purposes.
Your answer should be YES, with an explanation that the charges were dismissed.
Include copies of the court records / dismissal as evidence.

A letter from your employer for the purpose of the visit, dates of travel, etc. will go a long way in getting the visa.