Hello,
I am applying for a J1 Visa to study in the United States. About seven years ago, I was convicted to around 40 hours of community service for shoplifting in my home country. This conviction has been deleted from my criminal record since, it is without entries now.
Am I obliged to disclose this conviction even if it has been deleted from my criminal record?
And would the disclosure of it be grounds for dismissal of my application?
Thanks for any help,
Miko
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I just looked at my old court records, and actually the case was closed under the condition that I completed the community service. So I guess it does not count as a conviction in that case?

