Will an 11-year old ABH conviction stop a US visa?

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A relative is hoping to marry in the States this Christmas.
But, 11 years ago, when she was 17, she was given a conditional discharge for actual bodily harm. She'd assaulted another teenager after they'd been drinking.
Because of this she has to go to the US embassy for an interview.
Does anyone know what the likelihood is of her gaining the visa?
She's now settled down, studying for a law degree and has one dc with another due.

I can't imagine she'll have a problem, though. It was an awfully long time ago, when she was a kid - and she's kept her nose clean since.

Best of luck - really, I've heard very good things about the US Embassy folks in London. Visa apps can be so scary, especially that day before the appointment. There's nothing to it, though, once you're there.

Thanks for answering grrlscout.

Fingers crossed, the hotel is booked and people have arranged and paid for flights.

She's just waiting for a date for an interview now.

I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed for her, then, if it's all booked and paid for!

One word of advice before she goes - give them a ring before you go and check what she can and can't bring into the building with her. Last time anyone I know went to the Embassy, the anti-terrorism security wouldn't allow bringing things like mobile phones or digital cameras into the building. They might have relaxed a bit lately, or sorted out some kind of check-in system. Either way, it's worthwhile to check ahead of time to make sure she won't have to cope with security hassles the day of her appointment (when she's least likely to want to deal with that sort of thing!)

Best of luck