tier 1 visa with spent traffic conviction (drunk-driving)

[avibenshi]

Hi,
I intend to apply for a tier 1 general skilled visa. I have a recent conviction in drunk-driving that resulted in a sentence of 5 months license disqualification. (this is considered a light sentence in my country as the quantity found was minor and i have a cleear previous traffic record). I read this post: http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewto ... 569#156569 and also the information here: http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/britis ... character/

I want to make sure I understood correctly. does this mean once my 5 months license disqulification ends I can apply to the tier 1 visa without mentioning the offence? (as by then according to the above arrticle it will be spent)?

[T_mahmood]

What I understand that even if your declare this offence, it would not jeoprodise your Tier 1 application but it might, if you dont declare it. Just declare it and write at the end that it has been spent.

[nksg]

I had similar offence 5 years back.. I declared it and my tier 1 was approved.. I have seen a case in the forum where T1 was rejected as the offence was not declared.. jo just declare it..

[Vanadil]

"this is considered a light sentence in my country as the quantity found was minor and i have a cleear previous traffic record)"


Unfortunatley you are in the UK where this is considered a major offense. Even 2 times over the legal limit is serious enough. You must declare it, or else if your found out it will be an instant refusal.

[avibenshi]

Thanks for the answers, What im trying to understand is wheather I should wait untill the offence is spent before I apply or can I go ahead and apply now. what effect will it have on my application in either case.

[nksg]

avibenshi, are you sure you have read the comments from other members properly?

Thanks for the answers, What im trying to understand is wheather I should wait untill the offence is spent before I apply or can I go ahead and apply now. what effect will it have on my application in either case.