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    Default Will a Traffic Ticket Affect My Visa Status

    My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: California

    I got a ticket for Failure to Yield. I am going to pay and do the traffic school.
    I am on a Visa situation and going to change status, will this affect it?

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    Default Re: Will This Affect My Visa Status

    Nope, it should have no effect as long as you report it honestly.

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    Default Re: Will This Affect My Visa Status

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    as long as you report it honestly.
    Meaning?

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    Default Re: Will This Affect My Visa Status

    It's not a criminal offense. It won't even come up.

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    Default Re: Will a Traffic Ticket Affect My Visa Status

    If they ask if you have had any encounters with the law or court. It is not related to the charge. It is related to reporting correct information if it is requested.

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