Not sure if mine will be Adam Walsh or not

[kylejb 0]

Ok, what is the average amount of time from once received to the next step?

When the website says last touched on X date, what does that mean exactly?

Means someone did something with the package you sent.

Either they moved it from pile a to pile b, or started the work on it.

You may see several touches, or none at all for a while.

In my own case, it was touched 1 time then sent to NVC.

[Old Dominion 26]

When the website says last touched on X date, what does that mean exactly?

I never saw any touches and everything moved along without incident and at the usual pace. A touch means nothing except that the file was moved. To keep from losing track of the hundreds of files in their offices, evidently each one must be scanned when it is relocated to a different desk or different part of the building. You are notified of touch to assure you, I guess, that it's not just sitting there gathering mildew.

[daboyz 36]

Ok, what is the average amount of time from once received to the next step?

When the website says last touched on X date, what does that mean exactly?

Means someone did something with the package you sent.

Either they moved it from pile a to pile b, or started the work on it.

You may see several touches, or none at all for a while.

In my own case, it was touched 1 time then sent to NVC.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...ge=k1historical

I am assuming you are K-1. It doesnt say in your timeline. You should fix that.

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/intro.php?cfl=

[reeses16 8]

I wish you the best in the process. Perhaps you should gather details in case you need a waiver. The lawyer who represented you has passed away, but I'm sure you should have copies or be able to obtain copies or records verifying your plea and stipulations of probation. On other immigration forms, for example the I-751 instruction forms under criminal history, it seems as though you would need to include, "2. An original or court-certified copy of the court order vacating, setting aside, sealing, expunging, or otherwise removing the arrest or conviction, or

3. An original statement from the court that no record exists of your arrest or conviction."

[Perplexed 0]

AWA applies to individuals (petitioners & beneficiaries) who have been convicted of an offense against a minor so in your case, AWA "may" apply if you have a record of conviction for the charges brought against you. I am confused by your post - how could you have been on probation without a conviction since probation is punishment for a crime? I'd be concerned that there is something on your record if at some point in time you were on probation - you might want your lawyer to get a copy of your criminal history (if he/she hasn't already) to verify you're in the clear. From what I've read it seems this is what you're most concerned about? Most who are filing as registered sex offenders are getting NOI's until they satisfy the USCIS that they do not pose a risk to their beneficiaries. If that does happen to you, it sounds like you have enough evidence to satisfy them. As far as I know they haven't approve a case yet (but am not sure how many have actually been denied either). Hang in there ...

[baron555 934]

Ok, what is the average amount of time from once received to the next step?

Go to the Immigration Timelines at the top of this page for that info.

[kylejb 0]

Yes, we are going for the K1.

Yes, I agree with your statement that the AWA is about petitioners that have been convicted. And again, yes, you can be put on probation for something when you are NOT CONVICTED. I have 2 pieces of paper. One dated back in 1999, that has the state seal on it and is signed, and stamped NO CONVICTIONS. I went and did another records check and got the EXACT same paper, with last weeks date on it, same results, NO CONVICTIONS.

I am not on ANY SEX offender list anywhere. So if the STATE I live in, does not consider what happened to me a CONVICTION, and my proceedings were "closed" (that is what is says on the paper), then how can the AWA apply to me?

I would like to know who has been approved after going thru this process. If they are denying everyone, then all the "gathering of documents" is a SHOW for them to say we are doing our job.

My finacee KNOWS EVERYTHING. So if I write a letter, she writes a letter, I give her copies of everything that I have, including my arrest record, and she states she has looked at this papers, then why would they deny that? I just don't understand how someone (the person whoever they are that will make the judgement) can make a determination that I am not a risk to my finacee without even talking to me, to her, or anything. Just does not seem right.

I don't know.. I am just praying and trying not to worry about it. I know it will take another 90 days or so to find out I guess, since they only got the I-129F last week.

I will have to contact the state patrol I guess, to get a copy of the arrest records. I am not sure if I can get copies of the court records. I will try.

Thanks for all who wishing me luck.

I wish I could find out who else has gone thru this and who has gotten approval. It would help to know if ANYONE has.

AWA applies to individuals (petitioners & beneficiaries) who have been convicted of an offense against a minor so in your case, AWA "may" apply if you have a record of conviction for the charges brought against you. I am confused by your post - how could you have been on probation without a conviction since probation is punishment for a crime? I'd be concerned that there is something on your record if at some point in time you were on probation - you might want your lawyer to get a copy of your criminal history (if he/she hasn't already) to verify you're in the clear. From what I've read it seems this is what you're most concerned about? Most who are filing as registered sex offenders are getting NOI's until they satisfy the USCIS that they do not pose a risk to their beneficiaries. If that does happen to you, it sounds like you have enough evidence to satisfy them. As far as I know they haven't approve a case yet (but am not sure how many have actually been denied either). Hang in there ...

[Old Dominion 26]

As someone has pointed out earlier, perhaps no one has been approved as yet. The law is relatively new.

[reeses16 8]

And its a pretty sensitive topic. Eventhough we have screen names someone may not want to reveal that they are a sex offender or were charged with a sex crime.

Perhaps you can consult with an immigration lawyer who has handled such cases, they could share their successes and difficulties with you.

[kylejb 0]

I have an immigration attorney already. The issue is this is so new, not many attorneys are familar with it.

And its a pretty sensitive topic. Eventhough we have screen names someone may not want to reveal that they are a sex offender or were charged with a sex crime.

Perhaps you can consult with an immigration lawyer who has handled such cases, they could share their successes and difficulties with you.

[Bobby+Umit 161]

I have an immigration attorney already. The issue is this is so new, not many attorneys are familar with it.

And its a pretty sensitive topic. Eventhough we have screen names someone may not want to reveal that they are a sex offender or were charged with a sex crime.

Perhaps you can consult with an immigration lawyer who has handled such cases, they could share their successes and difficulties with you.

Then he should be able to access Lexus/Nexus and find out how many AWA cases were approved.

I haven't seen any approved - but I only hang around this site - so it's not all inclusive.

[Perplexed 0]

Nothing about the law at this point seems fair. our I-130 was approved before the AWA was passed and we're being investigated now with an I-751 and going on 2 years without a decision (although nobody will tell me that the delays are due to AWA, but I know they are).

Did you receive a Probation Without Verdict - which means that if you successfully completed your probation, the court would expunge your record. Is that what happened? If so, you are going to be fine. Just relax ... right now its out of your control so you just have to be patient and wait. Don't do anything or send them anything until you they ask you to do so. You don't have to be on the registry for them to consider your application bound by AWA.

Yes, we are going for the K1.

Yes, I agree with your statement that the AWA is about petitioners that have been convicted. And again, yes, you can be put on probation for something when you are NOT CONVICTED. I have 2 pieces of paper. One dated back in 1999, that has the state seal on it and is signed, and stamped NO CONVICTIONS. I went and did another records check and got the EXACT same paper, with last weeks date on it, same results, NO CONVICTIONS.

I am not on ANY SEX offender list anywhere. So if the STATE I live in, does not consider what happened to me a CONVICTION, and my proceedings were "closed" (that is what is says on the paper), then how can the AWA apply to me?

I would like to know who has been approved after going thru this process. If they are denying everyone, then all the "gathering of documents" is a SHOW for them to say we are doing our job.

My finacee KNOWS EVERYTHING. So if I write a letter, she writes a letter, I give her copies of everything that I have, including my arrest record, and she states she has looked at this papers, then why would they deny that? I just don't understand how someone (the person whoever they are that will make the judgement) can make a determination that I am not a risk to my finacee without even talking to me, to her, or anything. Just does not seem right.

I don't know.. I am just praying and trying not to worry about it. I know it will take another 90 days or so to find out I guess, since they only got the I-129F last week.

I will have to contact the state patrol I guess, to get a copy of the arrest records. I am not sure if I can get copies of the court records. I will try.

Thanks for all who wishing me luck.

I wish I could find out who else has gone thru this and who has gotten approval. It would help to know if ANYONE has.

AWA applies to individuals (petitioners & beneficiaries) who have been convicted of an offense against a minor so in your case, AWA "may" apply if you have a record of conviction for the charges brought against you. I am confused by your post - how could you have been on probation without a conviction since probation is punishment for a crime? I'd be concerned that there is something on your record if at some point in time you were on probation - you might want your lawyer to get a copy of your criminal history (if he/she hasn't already) to verify you're in the clear. From what I've read it seems this is what you're most concerned about? Most who are filing as registered sex offenders are getting NOI's until they satisfy the USCIS that they do not pose a risk to their beneficiaries. If that does happen to you, it sounds like you have enough evidence to satisfy them. As far as I know they haven't approve a case yet (but am not sure how many have actually been denied either). Hang in there ...

[baron555 934]

Did you receive a Probation Without Verdict - which means that if you successfully completed your probation, the court would expunge your record. Is that what happened? If so, you are going to be fine. Just relax ... right now its out of your control so you just have to be patient and wait. Don't do anything or send them anything until you they ask you to do so. You don't have to be on the registry for them to consider your application bound by AWA.

I can agree with the unfairness, but just because your public record is clear doesn't mean the non-public record is clear. If I were you I would err on the side of caution and fill out the form and disclose the event and attach all the information you have as the form instructions state. If you were to not disclose this, they could categorically deny your petition and any and all future attempts. To me I wouldn't want to take that chance. Just my opinion.