drusif Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Hi Guys, I've been living in Australia for over two years now on a 457 visa. I'm now applying for the 189 via the points system. i had a police check when i originally came over and had no issues, i now need to do another for the 189 visa with the ACRO police check. i have a caution for possession of canabis from about 13 years ago when i was 17. pretty sure if won't be an issue as i had no convictions. any ideas if it will be ok? Kind regards Kristian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxlornaxx Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Write a declaration explaining situation n shouldnt b an issue but must declare it..I was in similar position n caused no problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I dont think it will cause you any problems, but you must declare as if you dont and they find out, that would cause you problems. Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slean Wolfhead Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Hi Guys, I've been living in Australia for over two years now on a 457 visa. I'm now applying for the 189 via the points system. i had a police check when i originally came over and had no issues, i now need to do another for the 189 visa with the ACRO police check. i have a caution for possession of canabis from about 13 years ago when i was 17. pretty sure if won't be an issue as i had no convictions. any ideas if it will be ok? Kind regards Kristian Let them carry out the check, it's highly unlikely they'll have kept records for a caution (is that a conviction?) I had a friend who was super honest on a US visa form and self-declared something similar. They asked for more details from the UK police and they had no knowledge of anything, let alone details. Caused a 6 month delay though, nobody knew what to do as he'd owned up to something that nobody could prove he'd done ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Hi Guys, I've been living in Australia for over two years now on a 457 visa. I'm now applying for the 189 via the points system. i had a police check when i originally came over and had no issues, i now need to do another for the 189 visa with the ACRO police check. i have a caution for possession of canabis from about 13 years ago when i was 17. pretty sure if won't be an issue as i had no convictions. any ideas if it will be ok? Kind regards Kristian Regulations and policy in this area have recently changed and are undergoing further changes. If you plan to rely on advice about what others claim to have done historically, you might want to read this: Migration Amendment (Character and General Visa Cancellation) Bill 2014 and also undertake a Google search for Regulation 4020 and Section 501 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drusif Posted October 15, 2014 Author Share Posted October 15, 2014 thanks guys. to be honest i can't see the point in my declaring it. I'm paying the police to give me report on what they have about me, its a minor caution for a class c drug from when i was still under 18 so may not even be on record anymore. if they do find it I'm sure i can say i didn't even realise i had a caution for it an thought it was just a verbal warning. who remembers such trivial information from 13 years ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 thanks guys. to be honest i can't see the point in my declaring it. I'm paying the police to give me report on what they have about me, its a minor caution for a class c drug from when i was still under 18 so may not even be on record anymore. if they do find it I'm sure i can say i didn't even realise i had a caution for it an thought it was just a verbal warning. who remembers such trivial information from 13 years ago! Computers have long memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozmaniac Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 You would be most unwise to not disclose it. If you disclose it and it doesn't turn up on your PCC, nothing lost and I'd be most surprised if it delays things in any way. If you DON'T declare it and it turns up on your PCC, you could be in for major problems for failing to disclose it. Westly Russell has given you the reasons and he is a highly experienced RMA who really knows his stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noworriesmate Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I would also mention that this is a public forum and that Case officers regularly frequent the site so if your user name reflects your actual name then you may wish to be careful what you post. NWM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainR Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Although not technically a conviction, a caution is a criminal record and admission of guilt. The police in the UK often try to force people to accept a caution, particularly when it's unlikely the CPS would take it further and prosecute, just to keep the numbers up. I would declare it. https://www.askthe.police.uk/content/Q562.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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