US citizen with criminal record

[rwberk4673 0]

I have 2 drug felony convictions from 1988....I am a US citizen considering a union next year with someone from Canada. How much of an impact will my record have on the process? She has a clean background, no problems at all. I"ve had none since that time. Same employer for 11 yrs..Earning 100K on a legitimate corporate job. Any help or advice would be appreciated.

[payxibka 10,047]

I have 2 drug felony convictions from 1988....I am a US citizen considering a union next year with someone from Canada. How much of an impact will my record have on the process? She has a clean background, no problems at all. I"ve had none since that time. Same employer for 11 yrs..Earning 100K on a legitimate corporate job. Any help or advice would be appreciated.

generally speaking unless it is a crime that falls under the "Adam Walsh" act (sexual predator type crimes), then it is not an issue. Just prepare the forms accordingly. if it falls under the IMBRA/VAWA law then you will need to disclose and show disposition of the cases.

Edited February 23, 2010 by payxibka

[Audy_Rob 26]

You might want to request a Moderator to move this to IMBRA forum or you can go to the link below and ask your question there. That link tends to have a lot about Adam Wlash Act, VAWA (Violence Against Women) and people with a Criminal Record.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showforum=126

It seems if it was 1988 and you are staying the straight and narrow path now, with some good documentation you have a very good chance to make it. If you file I-129F for a K-1 Visa be sure to fill out Part C question 2 completely and honestly. And try to provide some documentation of your life since the convictions.

Good luck

[Penguin_ie 5,995]

Shouldn't be a problem, just make sure your fiancee knows the details of your convictions, as she may get asked about it t her interview.