Hi there,
I used to live & work in USA for more than a year on H1-B visa. Once I was arrested for shoplifting and I was released on bail. I hired a lawyer over there, and was waiting for my court date. In between, there was some emergency, so I had to travel to my home country. I did not get permission before travelling.
While I was not in USA, my court date was scheduled and my lawyer mentioned that an arrest warrant has been issued against me since I didn't appear before court. I asked him if I can safely return to the USA and handle the case. He mentioned that I will be arrested if I enter the USA again. I was scared, so I never returned back to USA.
Now I wish to apply for an Australia Permanent Residency, however I am worried about my Permanent Residency getting rejected because of my USA criminal record. Australia requires PCC from all the countries where you lived for more than a year.
Any suggestions? What I can do?
Thanks in advance.
I used to live & work in USA for more than a year on H1-B visa. Once I was arrested for shoplifting and I was released on bail. I hired a lawyer over there, and was waiting for my court date. In between, there was some emergency, so I had to travel to my home country. I did not get permission before travelling.
While I was not in USA, my court date was scheduled and my lawyer mentioned that an arrest warrant has been issued against me since I didn't appear before court. I asked him if I can safely return to the USA and handle the case. He mentioned that I will be arrested if I enter the USA again. I was scared, so I never returned back to USA.
Now I wish to apply for an Australia Permanent Residency, however I am worried about my Permanent Residency getting rejected because of my USA criminal record. Australia requires PCC from all the countries where you lived for more than a year.
Any suggestions? What I can do?
Thanks in advance.