Hello friends,
I am from Africa and have been working as a networking programmer in the US for the past 2 years after getting my masters in the US. I came to canada for getting my H1 B stamped and foolishly did not disclose that I had a conviction for a misdemeanor from 2 years back. I was convicted of attempted prohibited alcohol sales when I was in graduate school. I was buying a 19 yr old some beer. I was told at that time that this is a minor case and will not affect my immigration. So i totally forgot about it.
My fingerprints have been sent to the FBI to check my records. I also have a prior arrest for simple assault which was immediately dismissed. Can somebody suggest me what to do? Thanx in advance. Will hiring an attorney and making a legal representation make my case weaker( cos im being defensive). I am stuck in Ottawa now. Please help.
I am from Africa and have been working as a networking programmer in the US for the past 2 years after getting my masters in the US. I came to canada for getting my H1 B stamped and foolishly did not disclose that I had a conviction for a misdemeanor from 2 years back. I was convicted of attempted prohibited alcohol sales when I was in graduate school. I was buying a 19 yr old some beer. I was told at that time that this is a minor case and will not affect my immigration. So i totally forgot about it.
My fingerprints have been sent to the FBI to check my records. I also have a prior arrest for simple assault which was immediately dismissed. Can somebody suggest me what to do? Thanx in advance. Will hiring an attorney and making a legal representation make my case weaker( cos im being defensive). I am stuck in Ottawa now. Please help.
