What will happen if I am an international student on F-1 visa and had a shoplifting case and got ACD?
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What will happen if I am an international student on F-1 visa and had a shoplifting case and got ACD?
I got ACD, without any community service and my case was going to get dismissed by the end of last month. Is the letter of disposition the only thing I need to collect from the court or there are some other papers as well which may be required later when I get my visa renewed? Also, I’m planning to visit Mexico with friends next year, in the Spring. Can my case, even though dismissed, by any chance create a problem for me while entering US again after my trip, since it got dismissed pretty recently?
Asked on December 26, 2013 under Immigration Law, New York
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
You should check with local criminal defense counsel in your state about filihng expungement proceedings or proceedings to permanently seal records. This should be sufficient to ensure you don't have any problems with visa renewal. As for your trip to Mexico, you would need to simply verify what type of visa you would need to visit as you are not in your state as a legal permanent resident or citizen.
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