Does a person who has domestic violence can get visa K1?

[California14 1]

Dear All of members...

I just join in VJ because i concern about my visa k1 process. Im Novel from Indonesia. I and my fiance will submitt fiancee visa in this Feb'2013.

First we wanted to submitt the petition in Dec'12 but because he cant get his police record until Jan 20, so we postpone till it completes.

My question: Is it possible for us to get visa K1? because his criminal background. He has domestic violence in WA and drug problem in OR.

Also we will use co-sponsor because his income doesnt meet with the qualification. He has works part time and has financial aid from his collage.

Will the USCIS look his work in the past?

Thank you.

[newlyweds2010 208]

Dear All of members...

I just join in VJ because i concern about my visa k1 process. Im Novel from Indonesia. I and my fiance will submitt fiancee visa in this Feb'2013.

First we wanted to submitt the petition in Dec'12 but because he cant get his police record until Jan 20, so we postpone till it completes.

My question: Is it possible for us to get visa K1? because his criminal background. He has domestic violence in WA and drug problem in OR.

Also we will use co-sponsor because his income doesnt meet with the qualification. He has works part time and has financial aid from his collage.

Will the USCIS look his work in the past?

Thank you.

The domestic violence will be a problem, I believe it is one type of offenses that prevents US citizens from petitioning for alien fiancees. I don't mean to be judgmental, but...are you sure you want to marry this guy?

[BaBamSam 239]

Dear All of members...

I just join in VJ because i concern about my visa k1 process. Im Novel from Indonesia. I and my fiance will submitt fiancee visa in this Feb'2013.

First we wanted to submitt the petition in Dec'12 but because he cant get his police record until Jan 20, so we postpone till it completes.

My question: Is it possible for us to get visa K1? because his criminal background. He has domestic violence in WA and drug problem in OR.

Also we will use co-sponsor because his income doesnt meet with the qualification. He has works part time and has financial aid from his collage.

Will the USCIS look his work in the past?

Thank you.

Hi Novel.

First, if you submit the petition in December (this month) you are unlikely to get it approved/denied for about 6 months (sometimes longer, very occasionally earlier) so you would not get the visa by February. You are best case looking at August 2013.

Second, the criminal background will almost definitely be an issue. I'm sure some people here on VJ will be able to advise you on that.

Third, some embassies accept a co-sponsor and others do not. It is entirely dependent on the embassy you are interviewing at. He will still need to submit the proper income/financial forms at the interview regardless of whether or not he meets the requirements.

[California14 1]

The domestic violence will be a problem, I believe it is one type of offenses that prevents US citizens from petitioning for alien fiancees. I don't mean to be judgmental, but...are you sure you want to marry this guy?

Fisrt let me explain, he got domestic violence in 2006 because he had argument with his ex gf. His ex gf pushed him to the wall and he pushed back the girl. The girl has a bi-polar mental. after he arrasted he still came to that girl and argued again and arrasted again because the girl called police again. His problem wasnt hard.

[apple21 953]

Fisrt let me explain, he got domestic violence in 2006 because he had argument with his ex gf. His ex gf pushed him to the wall and he pushed back the girl. The girl has a bi-polar mental. after he arrasted he still came to that girl and argued again and arrasted again because the girl called police again. His problem wasnt hard.

Seriously? Just asking.

What about the his drug problem/case?

I think you may want to seek an immigration lawyer's advice on his cases.

[California14 1]

Hi Novel.

First, if you submit the petition in December (this month) you are unlikely to get it approved/denied for about 6 months (sometimes longer, very occasionally earlier) so you would not get the visa by February. You are best case looking at August 2013.

Second, the criminal background will almost definitely be an issue. I'm sure some people here on VJ will be able to advise you on that.

Third, some embassies accept a co-sponsor and others do not. It is entirely dependent on the embassy you are interviewing at. He will still need to submit the proper income/financial forms at the interview regardless of whether or not he meets the requirements.

I have emailled embassy of U.S in Indonesia and they accept co-sponsor. but i am still confuse about the financial evidence. Do we need to submitt the financial evidence and co-sponsor in our 129F petition? because he called USCIS and they said if in the instruction "ya" we must but if "no" we dont. And also the USCIS said maybe there is a chance so if they need the financial evidence and we dont attach with the 129F they will send back our petition or deny the petition.

So should i submitt the financial evidence with the 129F together?

[California14 1]

i knew why he got domestic violence. his domestic violence is minor. he got cause argued with his ex gf in 2006.

and he is a nice guy. i know him very well. i have known for 2 years.

Any of members in VJ who had gotten K1 visa or while in processing has criminal background wants to share their experience?.

I just want to know.

Thank u

[rade2rising 205]

his domestic violence will most likely be an issue so its best you at least consult with immigration lawyer so you can be prepared with options to face a possible denial

[California14 1]

Seriously? Just asking.

What about the his drug problem/case?

I think you may want to seek an immigration lawyer's advice on his cases.

seriously of what?

the drug problem happened in 2009. he was arrested when he used weed with his friend and his friend's gf in his car.

the criminal history will give bad influence for our petition?

USCIS will be looking the court records and police records right?

[LeftCoastLady 441]

If you want to pursue this, your fiancé will need to meet with an immigration attorney to attempt to mitigate the strikes against him -- drug charges, domestic violence, and he can't meet the poverty guideline requirement. Be sure he reads through the I-129F instructions and answers honestly about his past. Part one of this process is reviewing the US Citizen to ensure they're eligible to petition.

Also, have you two actually met in person?

Edited December 21, 2012 by LeftCoastLady

[California14 1]

his domestic violence will most likely be an issue so its best you at least consult with immigration lawyer so you can be prepared with options to face a possible denial

the domestic violence wasnt hard or bad. it just because aurgued with his ex gf and the girl pushed him so he pusshed back that girl.

I think courd record can explain the history to USCIS right?

[rade2rising 205]

yes novel but giving that explanation is not just about sending court records in to USCIS. That is where a lawyer can assist you. At least do a consultation then proceed.

[California14 1]

If you want to pursue this, your fiancé will need to meet with an immigration attorney to attempt to mitigate the strikes against him -- drug charges, domestic violence, and he can't meet the poverty guideline requirement. Be sure he reads through the I-129F instructions and answers honestly about his past. Part one of this process is reviewing the US Citizen to ensure they're eligible to petition.

Also, have you two actually met in person?

yes we have. he has came to my country twice or once every year.

Our relationship has in 2 years now.

And about the 129F, he will attach police records and court records. Is it enough?

[LeftCoastLady 441]

yes we have. he has came to my country twice or once every year.

Our relationship has in 2 years now.

And about the 129F, he will attach police records and court records. Is it enough?

Again, he will need to meet with an immigration attorney. VJ is primarily for people who can handle this process on their own. Your case is clearly not something that should be done without consulting with an immigration attorney.

[Pitaya 2,577]

If you want to pursue this, your fiancé will need to meet with an immigration attorney to attempt to mitigate the strikes against him -- drug charges, domestic violence, and he can't meet the poverty guideline requirement. Be sure he reads through the I-129F instructions and answers honestly about his past. Part one of this process is reviewing the US Citizen to ensure they're eligible to petition.

Also, have you two actually met in person?

yes novel but giving that explanation is not just about sending court records in to USCIS. That is where a lawyer can assist you. At least do a consultation then proceed.