Criminal Records

[lakwatserangpinay 57]

Hello everyone! My fiance is about to file/send the K1 application. Regarding Criminal Information/Records, my fiance noted all the offenses/charges in the application form but he does not have the court's record on hand. My questions are:

 

1. Does he need to include the court's records in the packet and

2. Do I need the court's records on my interview at the embassy?

 

Your responses will be much appreciated. 

 

Thank you so much! 

[KULtoATL 1,551]

Best to enclose the court records or police records (if no court was involved) with the petition. I personally prefer to send in more papers in advance than wondering about a potential RFE. Also, definitely bring a copy for just in case to the visa interview.

 

Refer to page 7 of 15 of the I-129F instructions, certified copies of records are needed. Here's the instructions sheet: https://www.uscis.gov/system/files_force/files/form/i-129finstr.pdf?download=1

 

 

Edited October 14, 2017 by KULtoATL

[JFH 12,190]

It's good to have copies at the interview. The interviewer will expect you to know all the details of the cases so it's good to show you have read the records and are fully aware of the charges and convictions he has. My husband has a felony and I took everything to the interview and I was asked about it. It's a big red flag if the beneficiary doesn't know the full story.

[PRC Rabbit 40]

I just went through this at great length leading up to my NOA2 from the CSC.   USCIS wants Certificates of Conviction which are usually a 1-2 page document certified by the Court Clerk.  Save time and future anxiety by making certain there are no COC's that have been forgotten or misunderstood. Go in person to the Court Clerk of each County there is a conviction in and ask the Counter-person  to search the USC's name  to make certain you're not forgetting (mistaking)  any other incidents where a record may have been made. This will show "Unclassified Misdemeanors" (VTL, sealed  & other  convictions that are considered misdemeanor convictions but not usually reported).  A friendly relationship with the Clerk at the counter can save you months of time down the road.

 

Advice  suggesting that ALL court and police documents ever created must be produced, is mistaken. The court's entire  file is not needed either.  Just the COC for each conviction that will be certified by the Clerk on the date purschased.

[lakwatserangpinay 57]

17 hours ago, PRC Rabbit said:

I just went through this at great length leading up to my NOA2 from the CSC.   USCIS wants Certificates of Conviction which are usually a 1-2 page document certified by the Court Clerk.  Save time and future anxiety by making certain there are no COC's that have been forgotten or misunderstood. Go in person to the Court Clerk of each County there is a conviction in and ask the Counter-person  to search the USC's name  to make certain you're not forgetting (mistaking)  any other incidents where a record may have been made. This will show "Unclassified Misdemeanors" (VTL, sealed  & other  convictions that are considered misdemeanor convictions but not usually reported).  A friendly relationship with the Clerk at the counter can save you months of time down the road.

 

Advice  suggesting that ALL court and police documents ever created must be produced, is mistaken. The court's entire  file is not needed either.  Just the COC for each conviction that will be certified by the Clerk on the date purschased.

Appreciate your thoughts / responses! Thanks a lot!

Thank you so much! 

[JFH 12,190]

On 10/16/2017 at 8:44 AM, PRC Rabbit said:

 

 

Advice  suggesting that ALL court and police documents ever created must be produced, is mistaken. The court's entire  file is not needed either.  Just the COC for each conviction that will be certified by the Clerk on the date purschased.

That may be enough to satisfy the I-129F but at the interview the beneficiary is expected to know EVERYTHING pertaining to the petitioner's criminal history. I was questioned about my husband's felony - the dates, the circumstances, the sentence, etc. The officer wanted to make sure I hadn't been lied to about it by my husband. 

[lakwatserangpinay 57]

On 10/18/2017 at 11:43 AM, JFH said:

That may be enough to satisfy the I-129F but at the interview the beneficiary is expected to know EVERYTHING pertaining to the petitioner's criminal history. I was questioned about my husband's felony - the dates, the circumstances, the sentence, etc. The officer wanted to make sure I hadn't been lied to about it by my husband. 

Does my fiance needs to go the county/state where the hearing was held to get his court records? What if he is leaving in another state is there any way he can get/request for his court records like online perhaps? And if its possible, would it be valid to use  during interview?

[distancebetweenus 1]

On 10/20/2017 at 12:36 PM, lakwatserangpinay said:

Does my fiance needs to go the county/state where the hearing was held to get his court records? What if he is leaving in another state is there any way he can get/request for his court records like online perhaps? And if its possible, would it be valid to use  during interview?

hi, can i know the update on this? how did he get his records?