Disclosure of Criminal Record non IMBRA or AWA

[Katiedog 6]

I have a Felony Theft conviction from several years ago. It is not related to any of the crimes listed on the IMBRA form, has nothing to do with the crimes from the AWA and it is not named on the I-129F section. How do I disclose this in the package when I submit it since I am sure my name will pop up on the Criminal Records Search? I want to be up front with the processors to avoid delays and conflicts because of it.

[fpc95 0]

I have a Felony Theft conviction from several years ago. It is not related to any of the crimes listed on the IMBRA form, has nothing to do with the crimes from the AWA and it is not named on the I-129F section. How do I disclose this in the package when I submit it since I am sure my name will pop up on the Criminal Records Search? I want to be up front with the processors to avoid delays and conflicts because of it.

Hello,

I think your going to be ok, as long as none of the offenses are related to woman or any of the offenses that are specifically listed on the form. I was young and stupid once and have a Possession of Stolen Poperty (Felony Class B) on my record (20 years ago). I am in the process of annuling it now, but it did not affect my criminal records background check for my K-1. If you completed your probation or did what the court recommended or are in the process of completing it and are in good standing with the court then I have high hopes for you. I'm not a lawyer, but that's my experience in a nut shell . Good luck.

Chris

[Audy_Rob 26]

I have a Felony Theft conviction from several years ago. It is not related to any of the crimes listed on the IMBRA form, has nothing to do with the crimes from the AWA and it is not named on the I-129F section. How do I disclose this in the package when I submit it since I am sure my name will pop up on the Criminal Records Search? I want to be up front with the processors to avoid delays and conflicts because of it.

Since the nature of your crime is not one of the crimes they specifically ask for in Section C of the I-129F, I would think you SHOULD NOT make a special disclosure at this time. Yes, you are right it will be discovered when the USCIS pulls your criminal record or very likely will be discovered. If they want any additional information it might be something very specific that you will not know in advance. The best thing to do is to wait and see if you get an RFE. Request for Further Evidence which will give you exactly what they want to know.

Do not worry, you are not hiding anything since their questions of Part C deal with IMBRA/AWA type situations.

Good luck.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

I have a Felony Theft conviction from several years ago. It is not related to any of the crimes listed on the IMBRA form, has nothing to do with the crimes from the AWA and it is not named on the I-129F section. How do I disclose this in the package when I submit it since I am sure my name will pop up on the Criminal Records Search? I want to be up front with the processors to avoid delays and conflicts because of it.

Address it your cover letter and attach ALL police and court documents regarding the incident. Be sure to tell your fiancee about this as they WILL mention it to her at the interview and probably NOT in a way that makes you sound like a good guy.

Edited July 21, 2010 by Gary and Alla

[Dodi 69]

I had bogus check charges and it didn't affect my case at all. We got our NOA2 in 22 days, it flew through the NVC in 2 days, and hit the Embassy in London today. I didn't mention it at all because it wasn't required according to the forms.

Some people think disclosing criminal history up front will speed things up. Others say wait. I am one who would rather not dredge up trouble if I don't have to. It's not related in any way to your case, don't list it. If they ask, be prepared with certified copies of the court documents showing the charges and the outcome, but I wouldn't worry until/unless they ask. Your criminal record isn't really at question here, your immigrant fiance's is.

[Brad and Vika 129]

I have no criminal record to speak of, but I wonder if disclosing in the application is wise. I would probably just answer exactly the questions asked. Gary makes a good point about covering any criminal record with the SO, but I would only list charges and convictions that are asked about in the documents - where they are asked about. I have also read that interviewing officers at AOS will discuss criminal records sometimes, just to see how well you really know each other. Again, not our experience, but you could do a forum search for that. Also, you might write the State Dept., USCIS, or ask your Congressional Aide that deals with immigration (every office has one) about the effect of your record, and advice on that kind of disclosure..

[Katiedog 6]

I have no criminal record to speak of, but I wonder if disclosing in the application is wise. I would probably just answer exactly the questions asked. Gary makes a good point about covering any criminal record with the SO, but I would only list charges and convictions that are asked about in the documents - where they are asked about. I have also read that interviewing officers at AOS will discuss criminal records sometimes, just to see how well you really know each other. Again, not our experience, but you could do a forum search for that. Also, you might write the State Dept., USCIS, or ask your Congressional Aide that deals with immigration (every office has one) about the effect of your record, and advice on that kind of disclosure..

Thanks for the information and advice. Forgive me for asking, I am new here. What is an "SO"?

[stet5811 0]

I also have a Felony conviction for credit card fraud, I know stupid #### move. Anyways I just recently had to go through this same process and I didn't tell them about mine. They only want to know about any convictions that deal with IMBRA. I had no problems with my application at all. The application say what it means, only the convictions they list on it do they care to know about up front. Too much info up front can sometimes be a bad thing. The rest they will see when they run you through the NCIC database.

[TBoneTX 45,291]

What is an "SO"?

"Significant other."