Need police records from cities in america

[zambo 0]

Hello VJers - this is my first post and i will go straight to the point.

We are preparing the documentation for packet 3 and i have a question about police records.

My fiancee lived in St Charles, MO in 1993-94 while on an exchange program in highschool.

Then in Spring, TX in 2004 and in Houston, TX in 2007

Do we need to collect police certificates (background checks) from each police department?

thoughts on getting these (with her living in Germany)?

[payxibka 10,045]

Hello VJers - this is my first post and i will go straight to the point.

We are preparing the documentation for packet 3 and i have a question about police records.

My fiancee lived in St Charles, MO in 1993-94 while on an exchange program in highschool.

Then in Spring, TX in 2004 and in Houston, TX in 2007

Do we need to collect police certificates (background checks) from each police department?

thoughts on getting these (with her living in Germany)?

nope... USCIS will do the needed database searches as a part of the petition process

[Aniomaman 0]

I don't know how the system works there in the states, but don't they have a central police record? Here in the UK, you just get one If she was 16 at that time then I think one record for the state(if one is available) should suffice. Maybe someone who has done this can shed more light. All the best.

[zambo 0]

Hello VJers - this is my first post and i will go straight to the point.

We are preparing the documentation for packet 3 and i have a question about police records.

My fiancee lived in St Charles, MO in 1993-94 while on an exchange program in highschool.

Then in Spring, TX in 2004 and in Houston, TX in 2007

Do we need to collect police certificates (background checks) from each police department?

thoughts on getting these (with her living in Germany)?

nope... USCIS will do the needed database searches as a part of the petition process

so, trying to run around like a chicken with my head cut off contacting Houston Police Department, Spring Police Department and St. Charles Police Department is pointless? any links to websites documenting this?

I don't know how the system works there in the states, but don't they have a central police record? Here in the UK, you just get one If she was 16 at that time then I think one record for the state(if one is available) should suffice. Maybe someone who has done this can shed more light. All the best.

No central office in America (as far as i know)

[milimelo 4,467]

When he gets the appointment letter for interview it will say that police records are needed from all countries he lived in for a year or longer - does NOT include the US as they have access to those records.

Don't worry about it.

[zambo 0]

When he gets the appointment letter for interview it will say that police records are needed from all countries he lived in for a year or longer - does NOT include the US as they have access to those records.

Don't worry about it.

Yeah, i have read that, but i fail to see where it says "all countries EXCEPT the USA" any docs referencing this? are you speaking from personal experience?

[Otto 83]

so, trying to run around like a chicken with my head cut off contacting Houston Police Department, Spring Police Department and St. Charles Police Department is pointless? Pointless any links to websites documenting this?

Can't find a link giving specific direction about not needing police certification from any where in the US but take my (our) word for it - it's not required. (Karin lived here a few times and it wasn't asked for... for a personal experience testimonial.)

Edited to add:

US isn't listed in the reciprocity by country schedule (for example)...

http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/reciproc...ocity_3272.html

Edited June 22, 2009 by Otto und Karin

[milimelo 4,467]

When he gets the appointment letter for interview it will say that police records are needed from all countries he lived in for a year or longer - does NOT include the US as they have access to those records.

Don't worry about it.

Yeah, i have read that, but i fail to see where it says "all countries EXCEPT the USA" any docs referencing this? are you speaking from personal experience?

Personal experience - spent a year as an exchange student (J-1) and they did not ask for those records. I believe it even said so in that sheet they send you what to bring to the interview (immigrant visa).

[zambo 0]

thanks for the replies and sharing your personal experiences milimelo and Otto. wish i could have a concrete link (my girl is VERY stubborn and me telling her "oh dont worry, it is not required" sometimes doesnt quite make it enough).

for now thanks again and i will take your words for it

[Otto 83]

thanks for the replies and sharing your personal experiences milimelo and Otto. wish i could have a concrete link (my girl is VERY stubborn and me telling her "oh dont worry, it is not required" sometimes doesnt quite make it enough).

for now thanks again and i will take your words for it

She can always contact Frankfurt directly...

Phone: (069) 7535-0

FrankfurtIV@state.gov

[payxibka 10,045]

How about here!

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/in...195.html#police

How to obtain a police certificate

Determine from which countries an applicant is required to obtain police certificates. The table below will assist in determining from where an applicant must obtain police certificates.

Note: Present and former residents of the United States should NOT obtain any police certificates covering their residence in the U.S.

[baron555 934]

Here in the US we don't need to register with the local police wherever we go or live. So therefore nothing to be had.

[zambo 0]

How about here!

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/in...195.html#police

How to obtain a police certificate

Determine from which countries an applicant is required to obtain police certificates. The table below will assist in determining from where an applicant must obtain police certificates.

Note: Present and former residents of the United States should NOT obtain any police certificates covering their residence in the U.S.

I bowdown to you - a gentleman (lady?) and a scholar

THANKS SO MUCH

Edited June 22, 2009 by zambo

[payxibka 10,045]

No central office in America (as far as i know)

Yes we do it is called National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and is administered by the FBI

[zambo 0]

No central office in America (as far as i know)

Yes we do it is called National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and is administered by the FBI

Again Sir (Ma'am?) I stand corrected - thanks for the knowledge

I will now let this thread die. thanks to all!!!!