Misdemeanor in 2014 on criminal history check

[bananaforscale1988]

Hello,

First time poster here. I’ve recently been given an international assignment in Argentina from the US. Part of the process was to obtain an FBI background check. It shows that I have “ARRESTED OR RECEIVED” on the charge of Trespassing - I was asked to leave a bar/club due to a dress code violation to which I disagreed with and was subsequently arrested for trespassing. Paid a fine and was released the same night. I’m conceded this will block my application for the temporary residence. Anyone know if I will be denied solely on this? Does the “clear criminal record” mean forever - or with it being 11 years old may I get some leniency?

 

[Dim Witty]

Hello,

First time poster here. I’ve recently been given an international assignment in Argentina from the US. Part of the process was to obtain an FBI background check. It shows that I have “ARRESTED OR RECEIVED” on the charge of Trespassing - I was asked to leave a bar/club due to a dress code violation to which I disagreed with and was subsequently arrested for trespassing. Paid a fine and was released the same night. I’m conceded this will block my application for the temporary residence. Anyone know if I will be denied solely on this? Does the “clear criminal record” mean forever - or with it being 11 years old may I get some leniency?

Hello Banana- I've been a permanent resident here for over 20 years. No one here ever asked me for an FBI background check. I don't know, but I doubt that policy has changed. Also, do mean to say that your US employer requested the FBI info?

 

[steveinbsas]

Hello Banana- I've been a permanent resident here for over 20 years. No one here ever asked me for an FBI background check. I don't know, but I doubt that policy has changed. Also, do mean to say that your US employer requested the FBI info?

Argentine migraciones requires an apostilled or legalized certificate of good conduct issued by the competent authority of the countries where you resided for more than one year over the previous three years.

I applied for (and was granted) temporary residency over 18 years ago. In addition to other documents, I was reqired to provide an apostilled criminal background report from the USA.

In 2006 migraciones accepted a background report issued by the "home town" police departament, but now only accepts reports issued by the FBI. A US employer would not have a reason to ask for the report.

 

[bananaforscale1988]

It is not requested by the employer, it was requested by the company assisting with the Visa. It is a requirement to get the temporary residence permit from the Argentinian government as described by steveinbsas. My concern is that the requirement is stated as “duly apostilled and clear criminal history check” and fear that since I have 1 record on the file, it is not “clear”. However after speaking with an immigration specialist, I was advised that I will likely have no trouble due to the age of the charge being greater than 10 years ago.