MISDEMEANOR, CAN IT AFFECT THE VISA PROCESSING?

[FilAm.Love 1]

My husband had some misdemeanor cases when he was young. He had a robbery case when he was 14, juvenile at age 16 and disorderly person from being drunk in public when he was 24 yrs old. Does this affect our spousal visa processing? Do we need to provide some legal papers from the court? or no need? A lot of the people suggest to better get a papers from the court that he's all cleared.

Pls enlighten me.

Thank you.

[aaron2020 11,651]

Is your husband the USC or the foreign spouse?

[FilAm.Love 1]

yes. he's from USA

[aaron2020 11,651]

yes. he's from USA

Is he a US citizen? Are you the foreign spouse?

Many people who are not US citizens can be from the USA.

[FilAm.Love 1]

Is your husband the USC or the foreign spouse?

yes, he's from USA

[FilAm.Love 1]

Is he a US citizen? Are you the foreign spouse?

Many people who are not US citizens can be from the USA.

he's american and im from philippines.

[aaron2020 11,651]

Is he a US citizen? Are you the foreign spouse?

Many people who are not US citizens can be from the USA.

Please answer these questions. Please understand that not everyone from the USA is a US citizen. Is your husband a US citizen? Are you the foreign spouse?

[Shauneg 762]

he's american and im from philippines.

Then no, it's cool. Well not cool, but they won't deny the petition because of it.

[FilAm.Love 1]

Please answer these questions. Please understand that not everyone from the USA is a US citizen. Is your husband a US citizen? Are you the foreign spouse?

he's american citizen, born and raise in USA and im from philippines.

sorry if im having a hard time. its my first time to join this website.

[aaron2020 11,651]

His criminal record does not matter.

It will not affect the spousal visa.

He does not need to provide legal papers from the court.

The spousal visa is only affected by certain crimes committed by the petitioner. Usually crimes involving hurting children. A petitioner with a domestic violence past. A petitioner that may pose a danger to the intending immigrant.

Stop listening to "a lot of the people" since they don't know what they are talking about.

Edited November 12, 2015 by aaron2020

[FilAm.Love 1]

Then no, it's cool. Well not cool, but they won't deny the petition because of it.

so we dont need to provide any legal papers from the court stating he's cleared? his latest record was domestic violence happen about 4 yrs ago but it was already sealed and he was proven not guilty and innocent. the evidence got was from the cctv that he didnt hurt not try to hurt his ex wife at the airport.. he got the documents for it that it was already sealed.. do we need any legal papers for it or i just need the docs he have with him?

[FilAm.Love 1]

His criminal record does not matter.

It will not affect the spousal visa.

He does not need to provide legal papers from the court.

The spousal visa is only affected by certain crimes committed by the petitioner. Usually crimes involving hurting children. A petitioner with a domestic violence past. A petitioner that may pose a danger to the intending immigrant.

Stop listening to "a lot of the people" since they don't know what they are talking about.

his latest record was domestic violence happen about 4 yrs ago but it was already sealed and he was proven not guilty and innocent. the evidence got was from the cctv that he didnt hurt not try to hurt his ex wife at the airport.. he got the documents for it that it was already sealed.. do we need any legal papers for it or i just need the docs he have with him?

[Greenbaum 12,259]

If he is asked either by way of forms or in person it is highly recommended that he tells the truth. Have the papers available but don't volunteer anything concerning his case unless asked. If asked answer the question and be sure to have copies of the Court papers to show that his case was cleared. This should not be much of a problem for you guys.

Edited November 12, 2015 by Greenbaum

[aaron2020 11,651]

his latest record was domestic violence happen about 4 yrs ago but it was already sealed and he was proven not guilty and innocent. the evidence got was from the cctv that he didnt hurt not try to hurt his ex wife at the airport.. he got the documents for it that it was already sealed.. do we need any legal papers for it or i just need the docs he have with him?

You didn't disclose the DV charge in your first post. You mention a robbery at 14, something at 16, and public drunkenness at 24.

The DV changes thing. Have the court papers with you at the interview. If asked, let the CO knows that you are aware of the DV case and the resolution. The main purpose is to make sure you are aware of the DV because the US does not want the petitioner to hide that he might be a danger to you.

You need to be careful here - was there a trial? After a trial, a person can be found "not guilty." There is no such thing as finding someone as "innocent" in the criminal system after a trial.

Does not matter that the case was sealed.

[FilAm.Love 1]

You didn't disclose the DV charge in your first post. You mention a robbery at 14, something at 16, and public drunkenness at 24.

The DV changes thing. Have the court papers with you at the interview. If asked, let the CO knows that you are aware of the DV case and the resolution. The main purpose is to make sure you are aware of the DV because the US does not want the petitioner to hide that he might be a danger to you.

You need to be careful here - was there a trial? After a trial, a person can be found "not guilty." There is no such thing as finding someone as "innocent" in the criminal system after a trial.

Does not matter that the case was sealed.

The case never made it to trial or any kind of hearing. The charges were dismissed before he had a chance to testify. Video evidence showed he never laid a hand on her and it showed her violently hitting him.. he said he'll get a paper from the court about the dismissal to give to me when i have my interview and a photocopy about his case it was sealed.