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Spent Convictions: Still Disclose for Immigration?
Global Immigrate consultants · Published
Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Fergus Wu, Co-founder & Chief Immigration Consultant
Summary
Immigration forms often ask about any conviction ever, not local spent rules.
Short answer: many immigration forms ask whether you were ever convicted, which is not the same as local “spent/expunged” concepts. Answer the form literally and attach disposition documents.
FAQ
Traffic tickets?
Minor traffic often excluded, but read the exact question.
Juvenile records?
Often still disclosed depending on form and age.
Lawyer said not to disclose?
Immigration form standards control — get written advice.
