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Helpneeded27

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last year
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Uk criminal record by Helpneeded27

Has anyone recently obtained an nlv with a criminal record from when they were younger ? 

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@dazh0007 - potentially the initial application could be a rejection.. they stick very much to ‘no criminal record’ but get a good lawyer and get an appeal straight in. Oh and this is from personal experience and Edinburgh consulate who ... Read More

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last year
shaunmcbride83

Criminal Record Certificate by shaunmcbride83

Hello, Im currently looking at the possibility of moving to Spain to be closer to my Gran, she’s lived there 23 years now.. My only issue will be my criminal record, I’ve been told it will almost certainly result in a refusal.. long ...

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@shaunmcbride83 not sure if this helps but could your gran not apply for family reunification. The criminal record still applies but it is applied for in Spain and you get a chance to plead your case apparently. You need a good immigration lawyer if ... Read More

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last year
ajm3212

NLV application rejected by ajm3212

HiI am desperately upset as I have worked for two years to prepare my NLV application - sold my U.K. house to have sufficient passive income from investments, retired from my job etcand my NLV was just rejected because of a drink driving offence ...

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@ajm3212 the very best of luck! Because of the archaic uk system it is causing untold stress an money for uk citizens. So far I have not found one other country who doesn’t have a method of clearing minor criminal records ! Hoping you are ... Read More

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last year
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Uk criminal record by Helpneeded27

Has anyone recently obtained an nlv with a criminal record from when they were younger ? 

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@ruffspice - it was passed on appeal so just waiting for the visa to be processed. Read More

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last year
Needtogetoutofhere2021

Will I be denied a Retirement visa because caution/record by Needtogetoutofhere2021

Have I now ruined any chances of moving to Spain Because of stupid decisions I made getting a conviction as youth for shoplifting over 40 years ago the circumstances I doubt would of got me a criminal conviction but 40 years ago they was so much ...

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Sorry to butt in but unfortunately the rehabilitation of offenders act is purely for being allowed to work in the UK and is not used for immigration. The ACRO is the official document which has different step down’ rules for whether a crime is ... Read More

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last year
ajm3212

NLV application rejected by ajm3212

HiI am desperately upset as I have worked for two years to prepare my NLV application - sold my U.K. house to have sufficient passive income from investments, retired from my job etcand my NLV was just rejected because of a drink driving offence ...

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I have sent you it in a private message. I don’t think we are allowed to share in the forum. Read More

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last year
ajm3212

NLV application rejected by ajm3212

HiI am desperately upset as I have worked for two years to prepare my NLV application - sold my U.K. house to have sufficient passive income from investments, retired from my job etcand my NLV was just rejected because of a drink driving offence ...

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@Maddy64 - uk system stinks. Unfortunately ‘no live trace’ is possibly worse than the offence being listed! Because it could be ‘anything from anytime’ so the spanish quite rightly ask for more details. I am the wife of the ... Read More

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last year
ajm3212

NLV application rejected by ajm3212

HiI am desperately upset as I have worked for two years to prepare my NLV application - sold my U.K. house to have sufficient passive income from investments, retired from my job etcand my NLV was just rejected because of a drink driving offence ...

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And the visa was granted on appeal. Please don’t give up it’s the uk (lack of ) criminal justice system. Sheryl who has commented helped us and we are more than happy to share our experience.. Read More

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last year
ajm3212

NLV application rejected by ajm3212

HiI am desperately upset as I have worked for two years to prepare my NLV application - sold my U.K. house to have sufficient passive income from investments, retired from my job etcand my NLV was just rejected because of a drink driving offence ...

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@ajm3212 @ajm3212 - please dont panic. Get a lawyer and raise an appeal. We were going to the canary islands and therefore chose a local lawyer who was absolutely fantastic.Basically for ours they raised 5 points for reconsideration. An 'alien' ... Read More

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last year
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Uk criminal record by Helpneeded27

Has anyone recently obtained an nlv with a criminal record from when they were younger ? 

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@ajm3212 - please dont panic. Get a lawyer and raise an appeal. We were going to the canary islands and therefore chose a local lawyer who was absolutely fantastic. Basically for ours they raised 5 points for reconsideration. An 'alien' must be ... Read More

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2 years ago
Needtogetoutofhere2021

Will I be denied a Retirement visa because caution/record by Needtogetoutofhere2021

Have I now ruined any chances of moving to Spain Because of stupid decisions I made getting a conviction as youth for shoplifting over 40 years ago the circumstances I doubt would of got me a criminal conviction but 40 years ago they was so much ...

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@dexter1973 -what happened on your appeal?  Read More

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2 years ago
Needtogetoutofhere2021

Will I be denied a Retirement visa because caution/record by Needtogetoutofhere2021

Have I now ruined any chances of moving to Spain Because of stupid decisions I made getting a conviction as youth for shoplifting over 40 years ago the circumstances I doubt would of got me a criminal conviction but 40 years ago they was so much ...

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@clivecampbell2021 -my thoughts exactly. It’s definitely discrimination-being penalised for offences that were years ago .. and yet they say they are only interested in the last 5 years. Not true.  Under rehabilitation of offenders ... Read More

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2 years ago
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Uk criminal record by Helpneeded27

Has anyone recently obtained an nlv with a criminal record from when they were younger ? 

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@sherylmulloy The uk system is not fair. The Spanish require the last 5 years but the acro has everything on it so they read it all. We have been told basically not to bother even tho the offences were over 16 years ago. Dreams of retirement ... Read More

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2 years ago

Uk criminal record

Has anyone recently obtained an nlv with a criminal record from when they were younger ?  Read More

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2 years ago
Julien

New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

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@Julien Hi allTrying to move to Fuerteventura but might have hit a stumbling block with a visa. Hope someone can help.  Read More