Originally Posted by
Runnah
I remember doing the ESTA when I first visited and was ok, then a few years ago getting rejected. I can't remember what I answered to these questions though.
My convictions are drunk and disorderly & assault.
I've read in numerous places regarding unemployment & very different replies. Some say it shouldn't be a problem and some say it might be the problem.
Okay. From the (admittedly very limited) information, it sounds like you were still eligible to use ESTA (the questions changed but the underlying legislation behind them did not) and were likely denied because you were eligible to use the VWP. That is assuming you answered correctly the first time. If you did not, it's trickier.
Unfortunately, now you have a visa denial, you'll have to declare that denial on every subsequent ESTA application, which will lead to ESTA being denied for about 6-12 months.
You have not said when these convictions were, which is important.
However, I would recommend you go to the BritishExpats US immigration forum and post on there. Those people can advise you better.