Spouse immigrant is Awol from PNP, will he be denied IR-1 Visa???

[Dhel 0]

My husband has been AWOL from PNP (Philippine National Police) for 4 years.. will this be grounds for denial for his petition??

any help pls.. thank you.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Your husband is the permanent resident and is applying for US citizenship, right?

[Dhel 0]

Your husband is the permanent resident and is applying for US citizenship, right?

sorry for the lack of info. my husband is still in the Philippines and we are still on the process of applying for the IR-1 visa for him to enter the United States. Im trying to gather as much info if his AWOL status in the PNP will cause him denial of an immigrant visa. thanx.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

moved from citizenship forum

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Well... if he has been AWOL, does that equate to he having a criminal record? If the answer is yes; chances are he would be denied. Sorry but you are not being clear in your posts.

[Otto 83]

Is being AWOL from the PNP considered a crime (as in, do they consider him a wanted criminal)? (Like here in the US being AWOL from the military would/might be.)

[Anh map 2,098]

He has to obtain police clearance. Won't that cause a problem for him with the PNP?

[Chica Yeyé 41]

He has to obtain police clearance. Won't that cause a problem for him with the PNP?

I would think so.... it sounds like a fugitive case... 'case' in which he will of course NOT get a visa.

[Dhel 0]

He has to obtain police clearance. Won't that cause a problem for him with the PNP?

I would think so.... it sounds like a fugitive case... 'case' in which he will of course NOT get a visa.

obtaining a police clearance in the philippines is relatively easy because it is done manually, meaning whatever you did in another city won't usually show in another, unless its an NBI clearance and you are involved in murder or some other torts. however, what i wanted to ask is that by being AWOL (as they will see on his police service record) due to family problems in the past, is that considered as a criminal case to NVC?? technically AWOL is not considered a criminal offense by the PNP, they will just dismiss you from service.

thank you for all the replies by the way...

[sjr09 155]

My husband has been AWOL from PNP (Philippine National Police) for 4 years.. will this be grounds for denial for his petition??

any help pls.. thank you.

PNP Philippine National Police

sounds like a civilian job? why is AWOL is he under contract or under investigation.

The passage into law on December 13, 1990 of Republic Act No. 6975 entitled �An Act Establishing the Philippine National Police under a reorganized Department of the Interior and Local Government and Other Purposes� ended the existence of the Philippine Constabulary and the Integrated National Police and gave way to the creation of the Philippine National Police, now known as the country's police force that is national in scope and civilian in character. It is administered and controlled by the National Police Commission.

With the affectivity of Republic Act No. 8551, otherwise known as the �Philippine National Police Reform and Reorganization Act of 1998,� the PNP was envisioned to be a community and service oriented Agency. As mandated by law, the PNP activated/created the Internal Affairs Service (IAS) on a national scope on June 1, 1999. It is an organization within the structure of the PNP and one of its tasks is to help the Chief, PNP institute reforms to improve the image of the police force through assessment, analysis and evaluation of the character and behavior of the PNP Personnel. It is headed by the Inspector General.

Edited July 8, 2009 by sjr09

[sjr09 155]

He has to obtain police clearance. Won't that cause a problem for him with the PNP?

I would think so.... it sounds like a fugitive case... 'case' in which he will of course NOT get a visa.

obtaining a police clearance in the philippines is relatively easy because it is done manually, meaning whatever you did in another city won't usually show in another, unless its an NBI clearance and you are involved in murder or some other torts. however, what i wanted to ask is that by being AWOL (as they will see on his police service record) due to family problems in the past, is that considered as a criminal case to NVC?? technically AWOL is not considered a criminal offense by the PNP, they will just dismiss you from service.

thank you for all the replies by the way...

No police clearance you have to have the NBI and it's national

[metro420 1]

I don't think it will be areason for him to be denied, it's just like you've been AWOL from a different job. But i think it will be better if he will get a clearance from PNP just to make sure that everything is clear with him and PNP (wherever he was assisgned). I am the wife from the Philippines (FYI).

[sjr09 155]

He has to obtain police clearance. Won't that cause a problem for him with the PNP?

I would think so.... it sounds like a fugitive case... 'case' in which he will of course NOT get a visa.

[Dhel 0]

I don't think it will be areason for him to be denied, it's just like you've been AWOL from a different job. But i think it will be better if he will get a clearance from PNP just to make sure that everything is clear with him and PNP (wherever he was assisgned). I am the wife from the Philippines (FYI).

thank u for the replies. well try to get his case settled with PNP so by the time his police record will be questioned by NVC or at the Embassy, everything will be clear.

[sjr09 155]

I don't think it will be areason for him to be denied, it's just like you've been AWOL from a different job. But i think it will be better if he will get a clearance from PNP just to make sure that everything is clear with him and PNP (wherever he was assisgned). I am the wife from the Philippines (FYI).

thank u for the replies. well try to get his case settled with PNP so by the time his police record will be questioned by NVC or at the Embassy, everything will be clear.

Please keep in mind you will need the NBI Cert. not a police record, and this can take 5 to 10 days. Good Luck!