Fiancee Visa?

[visawandering 1]

My ex-wife has a restraining order on me from 10 years ago when I plead guilty to a charge of aggravated assault. Will I still have a chance of bringing my fiancee over on a K-1 from the Philippines?

[VanessaTony 3,567]

There's always a "chance" but how long it takes, and what hoops you have to jump through differ.

I don't have much experience with this but would like to this that as it was a long time that you'll have an easier time of it than someone who had it happen, say, 2 years ago or less.

I think I might move this to the IMBRA forum where people there have a more specific knowledge of this sort of thing.. If it's the wrong spot someone else will move it to where it's supposed to be

Best of luck!

**moving from "K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures" to "IMBRA Special Topics" where there are more posts on criminal matters and their effects on Immigration**

[sjr09 155]

There's always a "chance" but how long it takes, and what hoops you have to jump through differ.

I don't have much experience with this but would like to this that as it was a long time that you'll have an easier time of it than someone who had it happen, say, 2 years ago or less.

I think I might move this to the IMBRA forum where people there have a more specific knowledge of this sort of thing.. If it's the wrong spot someone else will move it to where it's supposed to be

Best of luck!

**moving from "K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures" to "IMBRA Special Topics" where there are more posts on criminal matters and their effects on Immigration**

[C0881 2]

You need an immigration lawyer.

Since your conviction is not about sex crimes against a minor, so personally I don't think you are falling under the Adam Walsh Act category. However, aggrevated assault = violence. Even though it's not AWA, USCIS will still look into it when they do background check on your application.

If you want to file the application by youself, I have read here in this forum that 2 peitioners under AWA filing by themselves without a lawyer got approved 2 years after they filed (1 for spouse immigration, 1 for fiancee visa). I have also read situations here where cases got denied when people filed by themselves. I am not meaning an immigration lawyer will guarantee 100% success. But since you had a conviction, it's better to hire a lawyer.

My husband is a AWA petitioner. Money was tight for us so we looked for non-profit options. We found a lawyer from a non-profit immigrations and cultures center in our state, who charged reasonable fees.

When you do a Google search, type " [your state] non-profit immigration lawyer". For example, "Michigan non-profit immigration lawyer". Or try your own combination of keywords...

If your budget is good, then needless to say I will suggest you to look for a competent private lawyer..

Hope this helps..

[PanamaJack 1]

You do not need to send in anything but you papers from the Court about your assault charge.. I'm sure you did what you had to do.

I just got approved in 4 months and I have an active restraining order.. 5 Criminal convictions and a 2 page criminal jacket.. I make you look like and Angel.

They approved me. They will approve you...As long as you didn't kill anybody you are OK. Just send in the ORIGINAL certified court records..DO NOT send in copies..

You do not need an Immigration lawyer.. That is for perverts and sickos who like kids only!

Don't waste your money.. I did not use one. People her tell you that because they did it that way.they have no clue as how to read instructions and believe everything people tell them here. Believe me you are going to be OK.

Edited April 26, 2010 by PanamaJack

[charlize56 4]

You do not need to send in anything but you papers from the Court about your assault charge.. I'm sure you did what you had to do.

I just got approved in 4 months and I have an active restraining order.. 5 Criminal convictions and a 2 page criminal jacket.. I make you look like and Angel.

They approved me. They will approve you...As long as you didn't kill anybody you are OK. Just send in the ORIGINAL certified court records..DO NOT send in copies..

You do not need an Immigration lawyer.. That is for perverts and sickos who like kids only!

Don't waste your money.. I did not use one. People her tell you that because they did it that way.they have no clue as how to read instructions and believe everything people tell them here. Believe me you are going to be OK.

[evli1966 88]

You do not need to send in anything but you papers from the Court about your assault charge.. I'm sure you did what you had to do.

I just got approved in 4 months and I have an active restraining order.. 5 Criminal convictions and a 2 page criminal jacket.. I make you look like and Angel.

They approved me. They will approve you...As long as you didn't kill anybody you are OK. Just send in the ORIGINAL certified court records..DO NOT send in copies..

You do not need an Immigration lawyer.. That is for perverts and sickos who like kids only!

Don't waste your money.. I did not use one. People her tell you that because they did it that way.they have no clue as how to read instructions and believe everything people tell them here. Believe me you are going to be OK.

[evli1966 88]

You do not need to send in anything but you papers from the Court about your assault charge.. I'm sure you did what you had to do.

I just got approved in 4 months and I have an active restraining order.. 5 Criminal convictions and a 2 page criminal jacket.. I make you look like and Angel.

They approved me. They will approve you...As long as you didn't kill anybody you are OK. Just send in the ORIGINAL certified court records..DO NOT send in copies..

You do not need an Immigration lawyer.. That is for perverts and sickos who like kids only!

Don't waste your money.. I did not use one. People her tell you that because they did it that way.they have no clue as how to read instructions and believe everything people tell them here. Believe me you are going to be OK.

Idoiocy in posts like these help no one. Before someone spouts off stupid statements like these they should really think about your posts and get facts; which they obviously have not done in some of the statements made.

If you believe an attorney may be needed it is best to consult an immigration attorney regarding any criminal or previous assault charges you have in the past.

While some people claim to have gotten lucky in the past even with a career criminal past (threw their own admission) only an experienced attorney can give you real expectations for you to judge the risks of having them represent you or not.

I recommend consulting an immigration attorney non profit or not it is usually free for the first consultation.

You can also hore an attorney to help with specific questions on fee per question. It can become more expensive if you have more questions obviously.

Remeber the laws are changing rapidly and alot of violant crimes are lumped in with AWA including drug crimes; remeber it was stated this was the floor of the law not ceiling and they can add what ever crime they wish to the AWA.

While I agree you may have an easy time with immigration it is always prudent to be prudent (in other words CYA)

Good Luck, I know it will work out for you.