Stressed about the my K-1 finacee petition...

[Ninja & Mouse 1]

I have made some poor decisions in my past. Two prior controlled substance convictions. I didn't check off the box on the i-129f form where it asked if I had THREE or more prior convictions of charges pertaining to controlled substance. Since I only had TWO and NOT THREE, I am still nervous of how it will impact the decision process...

[Ninja & Mouse 1]

Do you or anybody you know ever have a criminal record for controlled substance and they still got approved. I've been on the straight and narrow for 5 years now and have totally changed my life around. I have a good job and decent salary where I do not have to worry about affidavit of support. But my past is coming back to haunt me on this. I'd appreciate any feedback.

Edited March 18, 2012 by Ninja & Mouse

[Sandra G. 5,077]

There are many many people who have successfully been granted K1,K3 and CR1 visas with criminal records and sentences of more than 12 months, but criminal record is a common problem and reason for denial as well.

[Ninja & Mouse 1]

To add more to my original posting. I am a U.S. Citizen who has the criminal background. I filed the K-1 visa petition last month for my fiancee, who does not have a criminal record. In the i-129f form Part. C question 2 it asks: HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED BY A COURT OF LAW (CIVIL OR CRIMINAL) OR COURT MARTIAL BY A MILITARY TRIBUNAL FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CRIMES:

-THREE OR MORE CONVICTIONS FOR CRIMES RELATING TO A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE OR ALCOHOL NOT ARISING FROM A SINGLE ACT.

I checked off no since I have two convictions relating to controlled substances. I recently checked on the petition status and it said they are in the process of doing background checks. This worries me. I have never been arrested for anything like domestic violence or any of the other listed crimes (which I STRONGLY feel disgust toward) like sexual assault, battery, domestic violence, molestation, etc. My two convictions were strictly all drug related. Has anybody gone or knew people who were in the same boat I'm in or is going through the same thing? Any feedback welcomed!

[Ninja & Mouse 1]

To add more to my original posting. I am a U.S. Citizen who has the criminal background. I filed the K-1 visa petition last month for my fiancee, who does not have a criminal record. In the i-129f form Part. C question 2 it asks: HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED BY A COURT OF LAW (CIVIL OR CRIMINAL) OR COURT MARTIAL BY A MILITARY TRIBUNAL FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CRIMES:

-THREE OR MORE CONVICTIONS FOR CRIMES RELATING TO A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE OR ALCOHOL NOT ARISING FROM A SINGLE ACT.

I checked off no since I have two convictions relating to controlled substances. I recently checked on the petition status and it said they are in the process of doing background checks. This worries me. I have NEVER been arrested/convicted for anything like domestic violence or any of the other listed crimes (which I STRONGLY feel disgust toward) like sexual assault, battery, domestic violence, molestation, etc. My two convictions were strictly all drug related. I am starting to question if I should of sent in my police record and court documents. I have nothing to hide. I will have no problem telling the truth, which i have. i checked on the UCIS website for the status of my petition, and they are currently doing background checks. I have put all that behind me long ago, and hope it doesnt effect if we get approved or not. Has anybody gone or knew people who were in the same boat I'm in or is going through the same thing? Any feedback welcomed!

[Penguin_ie 5,997]

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[L+T 71]

Do you or anybody you know ever have a criminal record for controlled substance and they still got approved. I've been on the straight and narrow for 5 years now and have totally changed my life around. I have a good job and decent salary where I do not have to worry about affidavit of support. But my past is coming back to haunt me on this. I'd appreciate any feedback.

no is no, you didn't even qualify to have to claim your offense. however, during background check if they find conviction they may ask for more information, police and court documents. have these ready and be prepared to send them in. also prepare any rehab or other methods of correction. If they ask for these and you prepare now, it should not delay your case much. If they are what you say they are, in my opinion, you should be ok. was it felony or misdemeanor? Do you even see your record on your own credit report?

[Ninja & Mouse 1]

Thanks Thomas and yeah they were both felonies.

[Ninja & Mouse 1]

no is no, you didn't even qualify to have to claim your offense. however, during background check if they find conviction they may ask for more information, police and court documents. have these ready and be prepared to send them in. also prepare any rehab or other methods of correction. If they ask for these and you prepare now, it should not delay your case much. If they are what you say they are, in my opinion, you should be ok. was it felony or misdemeanor? Do you even see your record on your own credit report?

Thanks Thomas