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dkhouse   0

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I recently traveled to the Philippines to meet a girl I had been talking to on Skype and Facebook. After spending some time with her and her son, we have decided to get married. The problem is I have several drug convictions the last one being 15 years ago for which i served 5 years in federal prison. I have been drug and alcohol free ever since and have held a decent job. I have talked to her about my past and she knows everything. I'm afraid that this will disqualify me from filing the petition for her to come to the US.

My question is, will i still be able to bring her to the US with my criminal history?

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christeen   966

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As the USA petitioner, it should not pose any issues... Sexually based offenses and those falling under special IMBRA (Adam Walsh act) will. Now if it is the immigrant with the criminal history, that is a different story, but as the USC you should be ok.

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Leatherneck   693

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I recently traveled to the Philippines to meet a girl I had been talking to on Skype and Facebook. After spending some time with her and her son, we have decided to get married. The problem is I have several drug convictions the last one being 15 years ago for which i served 5 years in federal prison. I have been drug and alcohol free ever since and have held a decent job. I have talked to her about my past and she knows everything. I'm afraid that this will disqualify me from filing the petition for her to come to the US.

My question is, will i still be able to bring her to the US with my criminal history?

Your numerous convictions do not disqualify you from submitting a petition. You have more than 3 convictions,so know going in, and be prepared for extra scrutiny. You are required to submit certified copies of all court and police records showing the charges and dispositions for each conviction -- front load your I-129F Petition with that information.

A K-1 is not your only option, you could get married in the Philippines and submit an I-130 Petition -- thus, avoiding the requirement under IMBRA to submit certified copies of court and police records for each conviction. However, an extensive background check would still be conducted -- that information would be sent to the Embassy, and your wife would be questioned/informed about it.

"The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps!" - Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady of the United States, 1945.

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Thane Explorer

Thane   8

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As a petitioner I think this is only a concern when it is more than 3 as long as DV was not involved.

-Jan 24th, 2014 sent in I-129F

-Jan 31ist, 2014 received NOA1 via text/email. Arrived at CSC

-Feb 4th, 2014 received Alien registration number.

-Feb 24th, 2014 received NOA2

-Mar 12, 2014 Arrived at Embassy

-Mar 20, 2014 Packet 3 sent to Embassy

-Mar 28, 2014 Received packet 3 instructions in mail

-Mar 25, 2014 Interview date set

-Apr 4, 2014 Interview.. approved :dancing:

-May 21, 2014 - PoE LV NV

-May 30, 2014 - Married

 
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