Declaring convictions for residence card
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2019 8:07 pm
Hi there,
Would someone be able to shed some light regarding convictions, particularly when applying for a residence card?
I`m an EU citizen and my partner is applying for a residence card. At the end of the application, we both need to declare any convictions.
I have had a run-in with the law a few years ago in the state of Florida. When leaving court I had a felony charge, however, the adjudication was withheld. Searching through the internet, I have found pretty much the same information everywhere; a withhold of adjudication is not a conviction.
e.g. link here: solicitors website link removed by moderator
Now the question I have is, seeing as this does not count as conviction in the state of Florida (or USA per se), do I need to declare this on the Residence Card application?
Obviously, my aim is not to deceive UKVI, however, I would like to use the law in my advantage and not cause further unnecessary questioning.
Many thanks for all relevant answers!
Would someone be able to shed some light regarding convictions, particularly when applying for a residence card?
I`m an EU citizen and my partner is applying for a residence card. At the end of the application, we both need to declare any convictions.
I have had a run-in with the law a few years ago in the state of Florida. When leaving court I had a felony charge, however, the adjudication was withheld. Searching through the internet, I have found pretty much the same information everywhere; a withhold of adjudication is not a conviction.
e.g. link here: solicitors website link removed by moderator
Now the question I have is, seeing as this does not count as conviction in the state of Florida (or USA per se), do I need to declare this on the Residence Card application?
Obviously, my aim is not to deceive UKVI, however, I would like to use the law in my advantage and not cause further unnecessary questioning.
Many thanks for all relevant answers!