Q: Somedays ago, I got booked under section 647(B) of the California Penal Code. I did make a mistake but I have no past records and I was immediately released. I am a good person and a good student holding a MSEE from a reputed university. I slipped once and I paid for it.

Although it is a misdemeanor and I will not repeat it ever; it will stay on my "record" (don’t know which one). I was concerned as to how will this affect my H1B prospects when I file one later this year. Again, I have no records and have always been in legal status. Right now I have an EAD.