j1 VISA interview with arrest record

[zhangz64]

Hey there,

I am a international student studying at a Canadian University.

I took a part-time job as a cashier in a Video shop about 2 years ago. One day, Police showed up and arrested me for counterfeiting and fraud.

I explained to them that I am not the owner and have no knowledge of the counterfeiting.

They released me half hour latter without charge. I was never fingerprinted and never given a ticket to appear in the court.

I did a certified criminal background check on myself and come back clean.

Right now, I am applying J1 visa within Canada.


I have the following documents for interview:

RCMP fingerprint based criminal background check result
Police clearance letter
Court record search result.(showing no record found)

Do i have a chance at the Visa interview with this arrest?

Thanks ahead,

Jenifer