ok i posted this thread awhile back regarding obtaining a US visa with a criminal record.

http://forums.steroid.com/showthread.php?t=279568

After the thread was made and all replies dried up, I got sentenced for a GBH assault in February 2007. I plead guilty to breaking a mans jaw due to one deliberate strike, no weapons involved. This was my first offence of any kind, and have had none since, and ofcourse, do not intend on getting any more. Have a glowing character refernce list, and have worked with children in various capacities before this incident.

I was given a £1000 fine, 200 hours community service and a 12 month jail sentence, suspended for 18 months (meaning if I reoffend within 18 months, I do 12 months in prison). This in no way prevents me from doing anything as far as leaving the country is concerned, as I have paid off my fine and completed the community service.


I had some good responses in the previous thread, but now that all circumstances are apparent as far as my punishment went, and that laws may well have changed in some aspects, I am asking the questions again.

Q1: I have always wanted to wrestle in the USA, what are the chances of me optaining a working visa for a set amount of time, and possible citizenship?

Q2: Might be planning a trip to Seattle in September, would I be ok to travel into the country for a holiday?

EXTRA question: Would buying a house in the USA have any impact on obtaining a visa?

Any firm information would be greatly appreciated