Simons Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 I have a police caution from when I was 22 I'm now 33. from a fight. Now ready to apply for visa. Shall I disclose it or not. The problem is I have had criminal record checks done before and nothing had shown up. Also I understand a caution is not actually a conviction. But worrying a bit now as maybe should declare it to be on safe side. Any suggestions. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wertu113 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 a caution is just a warning to keep it on record in case something happens later on involving you it is cleared after 2 years if I'm not mistaken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simons Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 Cheers, will have to look in to it further I think or see if there is a online thing I can do to get a check done before submitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wertu113 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 the good thing is it was a long time ago also even if it comes up fighting isn't that bad the thing they really don't like is drugs you shouldn't have a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 I would still declare it. By declaring it I don't think it will cause you any problems in getting a visa but if you don't declare it and get caught out it may cause problems for your character assessment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simons Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 Thank you, will be declaring it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 the good thing is it was a long time ago also even if it comes up fighting isn't that bad the thing they really don't like is drugs you shouldn't have a problem. Not legally correct. A caution usually shows on the record as the record will come back as no live trace. Which indicates there is something in the background. If undeclared, this may give rise to a visa refusal. However, if the OP declares and states what it was for and gives some mitigation, it won't be questioned further. However, several cautions, particularly if recent and for drug offences may well give rise to a refusal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simons Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 It was 11 years ago. Only the one caution and defo no drug offences lol. Thanks for putting mind at ease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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