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title: "What does \"straffesak\" (criminal case) mean for a Norwegian visitor's visa status?"
description: "\"Straffesak\" translates to \"criminal case.\" A Norwegian visitor's straffesak in Massachusetts can have serious immigration consequences. An arrest under the Visa Waiver Program (ESTA) can revoke ESTA..."
url: https://massduiguy.com/faq-items/what-does-straffesak-criminal-case-mean-for-a-norwegian-visitors-visa-status/
date: 2026-06-10
modified: 2026-06-10
author: "Criminal Defense Attorney Rory Munns"
type: avada_faq
lang: en
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# What does "straffesak" (criminal case) mean for a Norwegian visitor's visa status?

"Straffesak" translates to "criminal case." A Norwegian visitor's straffesak in Massachusetts can have serious immigration consequences. An arrest under the Visa Waiver Program (ESTA) can revoke ESTA authorization. A conviction for a crime involving moral turpitude or a controlled substance can make a Norwegian visitor inadmissible to the US for years afterward. Attorney Rory Munns coordinates the Massachusetts criminal case with immigration counsel from the start. Call 401-573-2265.