Please Help, I wish to marry a British citizen but I have a somewhat lengthy criminal record. I have three DUI's, two under the influence of a controlled substance convictions, three driving without insurance tickets, and two or three driving on a suspended license tickets. All of these incidences took place between 1997 and 2004, during a rough patch, BUT since then I got my GED, went to a university for my bachelors in social work and then on to receive my masters in social work from a very pristine school. For the past eight years my life has changed, my record is spotless, even for minor traffic tickets. So my question is: how strict are immigration laws concerning having a criminal record? Do I have a snowball chances of acquiring a fiance visa to England? Any input or advice would be helpful before I begin.... much thanks

 

Thanks for the info, I have an appointment to speak with a lawyer this coming month but like you said, this is an expensive option but it may be worth it. I guess I'll just keep searching on line, thanks again for your thoughts.. I'm sure there's a way!