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I want to attend a conference in November. I applied for a UK visa but was denied because I didn't declare a criminal conviction of 1989. There was no jail term, but I was given 50 hours of community service and a fine of GBP230. As at the time of my application I couldn't remember in details the verdict, I didn't declare it. Besides it occurred way back in 1989. I decided to apply for a UK Police record, which I have now.

I need an honest opinion on what to say about not declaring it or perhaps a better way to approach this.

S.T Oluwole
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You asked the same question a few months ago, which was closed as primarily opinion-based. Then, it was for a wedding; now you wish to reapply for a conference. After a refusal, your premise for visiting the UK is going to be examined closely.

You misjudged: the offense was committed decades ago and had you revealed it in your initial application, it might have been considered spent and a visa issued. Now, you have a much greater problem and a new application has risks, particularly inviting a long-term ban.

You haven't included your refusal notice but likely it would have been for deception (by omission) under Appendix V Section 3.6 of the rules, as covered in the linked response. The UK really dislikes this and you were caught.

Your credibility has been severely damaged; in short, the UKVI has little cause to believe and you would have to overcome that burden for a second application to have a chance of success.

Rather than random strangers on the internet, you would be better served though a discussion with a UK solicitor.

Giorgio
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