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The answer varies depending on what your husband was convicted of. Some acts may have immigration consequences but others may not. Similarly, some acts may cause your husband to be inadmissible but allow for waiver; some do not allow for waivers. I would suggest bringing the certificates of dispositions to an attorney to have the specific conviction evaluated.

Hello,  Your friend may travel within the U.S. before his departure as long as he has a government issued photo identification document. A state issued driver's license or identification card, or a passport usually meets this criteria. Travel to Puerto Rico may be subject to inspection by Immigration Customs and Border agents and if your friend is inspected, he may be required to show proof of his valid visa in order to be granted re-entry to the U.S.   Notes: This information is of a general nature and is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. 

It appears clear that an entertainer cannot play even for free before a paying audience under the visa waiver program or B-1 visa. The difficulty is that the ESTA application asks whether you have ever been denied a U. S. visa or entry. An affirmative answer would likely lead to refusal. Also the fact that you were refused created a record, further complicating any future attempts at entry without a visa. Most entertainers coming to the U. S. need to use the O or P visa to perform in the States. Some who are coming to perform at cultural events may apply for a Q visa. Those coming as part of a cultural program sponsored by his or her government before a non-paying audience where all expenses including per diem are to be paid by the home government may be eligible for a B-1 visa. That is also applicable to a professional entertainer participating in a competition for which there is no remuneration other than a prize and expenses. Insofar as your last question is concerned, while I am not in the position to tell you how to fill out visa forms for other countries or the consequences of filling out the forms properly for those countries, the best policy is usually to be truthful. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.