Originally Posted by
ProleOnParole
Why would you want conceal it though? It only excludes you from the visa waiver program for 5 years but then, as you're saying, you were planning to apply for a US visa for some other reason anyway. A trip there shouldn't change anything in your situation.
because i believe it is an unofficial ground for refusal of entry to u.s.a. which i also plan to visit, maybe when the climate is better.