I have a record from about 6 years ago for a small shoplifting offence in South Africa.
Since that time I have earned my bachelor's degree in South Africa and am going to Finland to do my masters degree.
I have the option to do a semester on exchange and one of the options is the USA.
I know each case is separate and the interviewer can use their discretion whether to issue a visa or not.
I would just like to know from anyone in the know what the chances of getting a visa as an exchange student for 5 months or so based on the record and what I have education I have received since?
Appreciate the advice
Since that time I have earned my bachelor's degree in South Africa and am going to Finland to do my masters degree.
I have the option to do a semester on exchange and one of the options is the USA.
I know each case is separate and the interviewer can use their discretion whether to issue a visa or not.
I would just like to know from anyone in the know what the chances of getting a visa as an exchange student for 5 months or so based on the record and what I have education I have received since?
Appreciate the advice