bf /future hsband have a record for domestic violence /wants to apply for K1 and K3

[justasking1984 0]

My bf/future husband was found guilty for domestic violence during his divorced there in Detroit , MI for many years.. I am from the philippines and we are planning to apply for K1 or K3 (if we gt married). Is it possible to be approve since he found guilty before for domestic violence. how long is the process of K3? Which one is more easier ?

[Ryan H 3,812]

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[Gette 0]

Hi! Tanong ko lang sa divorce paper ba niya may domestic violence o may release talaga ang court for domestic violence? Husband ko kasi ang last divorce paper niya may domestic violence, that's what his ex wife filed but that's only on his divorce paper. Hindi sa saan mang prisinto. Nag try ako last yr. Kuha nang cfo certificate pra ma change status passport ko, sadly cfo hold me because of what written on his divorce paper. We are planning to go back there with him and with our daughter. But this time i think he will bring a gun certification since they do background check before you can get it.

[justasking1984 0]

OO my record cya sa divorce papers nya...and he tried to get a gun just today but indi pwede....so d kapa nakapunta sa US ?

[Ryan H 3,812]

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[justasking1984 0]

Im sorry...

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[SunflowerSweet 1,321]

I have a few clarification questions that may help anyone else who stumbles upon this out.

1. Was he actually charged with anything criminal, or was the talk of domestic violence just in the scope of the divorce proceedings?

2. If we was charged, was he convicted and did his sentence include any sort of rehabilitation?

3. How long ago did this happen?

4. (And this is just for my own peace of mind...) how long have you known this man and how well do you know him? Not trying to be judgmental, just as a survivor and witness of domestic abuse, it's really not something you want to mess around with or be unprepared for. Especially when you are coming to a new country where you do not have a support system of family that you may have had at home in case anything happens. And also especially when firearms are easily accessible as it seems they might be according to your posts...

[justasking1984 0]

During the process of his divorce his ex wife filed a domestic violence and he was found guilty and went to jail for 2 days...He still have a record for DV. i know him for a long time and he came to visit me here many times in the Philippines. We just want to know if its possible for us to apply for K1 visa or K3 if possible. He also wants to know if he is allowed to sponsor me or it will be denied because of this DV record?

[Kastrs 723]

Just keep in mind the K3 visa is nearly obsolete, so if you do get married you would be filing for a CR1 visa.

[_Paul&Jesica_ 70]

During the process of his divorce his ex wife filed a domestic violence and he was found guilty and went to jail for 2 days...He still have a record for DV. i know him for a long time and he came to visit me here many times in the Philippines. We just want to know if its possible for us to apply for K1 visa or K3 if possible. He also wants to know if he is allowed to sponsor me or it will be denied because of this DV record?

Your best path is to pursue a K-1 visa. His record of domestic violence might have an impact on the petition approval, but it might not. He needs to be totally up-front about it and provide all relevant documentation when he files the I-129f petition.

If the I-129f petition is approved, you can be assured that during the interview you will be asked detailed questions regarding his criminal history. You need to make sure that you know everything related to the case.

On a personal note, you should take into consideration his history of domestic violence before you decide to move forward in this relationship. I am not judging this person, and it could have been a one-time, never-will-happen-again, kind of situation, and people do make (and hopefully learn) from their mistakes. Realistically, you are placing yourself at higher risk in this relationship. Again, I am not judging, I am just advising you to be absolutely aware of every detail around this situation. He should be completely forthcoming and you should also review the paperwork he submits to USCIS as part of the petition.

Coming to the US on a K-1 is difficult enough, without having the past hanging over your head. You say you know your fiancé for a long time, but do you really know your fiancé? I thought I knew my ex-wife, whom I was married to for more than 10 years, but at the end, it turns out that she was nothing like she portrayed. Some people are very good at leading double-lives.... Just be sure you are well informed and you always trust your instincts.

Good luck!

[kattaklizm 11]

As far as I know he should file the copy of the record along with the petition. It shouldn't be a problem with the petition but once you get approved and go to the embassy for the interview, you will be told everything about his records and and asked if you are still want to continue the process.