Hello everyone,
I just signed up for this site because I have been seriously wondering about this for a long time.
I really want to apply for the 462 US work and holiday visa, however, I do have a misdemeanor criminal conviction.
It is completely my fault, I shift no blame, nor would I ever lie on the visa application but I would like to have some opinions from people on this forum.
I am a 22 year old US citizen and around 2 years ago I recieved a misdemeanor because I was in posession of a prescription drug (I did have a presrcription from Mexico, however it doesnt work here in the US.. I was trying to self medicate at the time (which is not an excuse whatsoever) and so I have a misdemeanor on my record with NO time served at all. I do have 3 years summary probation however. This type of informal probation, just in case someone doesnt know, doesnt really mean much ( i mean it does, but it doesnt affect my daily life at all). I dont have a probation officer, I dont have to check in with one, they dont check in with me, it's not really anything that affects my life in any way. I sometimes forget that I do have probation. Just means that I cant get into any trouble, which I havent, nor do I intend to.
Im wondering what my chances are on the Work and Holiday visa? Do i pretty much have no chance or what do you guys think?
I'm just really nervous as I am really obsessed with getting this visa and being able to go to AUS. I 100% regret this stupid mistake that has plagued my past and I want to be hopeful but I dont know how strict the whole thing is.
Any advice/information from you guys is very greatly appreciated.
Thank you!