I-129F Criminal Record Assistance Needed

[JoeandArend 2]

I am a US citizen filling out the 129-F for my significant other now in hopes of obtaining a K-1 visa. 7 years ago I received a misdemeanor DUI (technically OVI), do I need to provide certified copies from the court of my arrest/disposition? If so, how would I be able to obtain these records if I am currently stuck in South Africa due to lockdown/COVID-19? Really want to get this petitioning process started sooner rather than later and hope this won't halt the process. 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

2 minutes ago, JoeandArend said:

I am a US citizen filling out the 129-F for my significant other now in hopes of obtaining a K-1 visa. 7 years ago I received a misdemeanor DUI (technically OVI), do I need to provide certified copies from the court of my arrest/disposition? If so, how would I be able to obtain these records if I am currently stuck in South Africa due to lockdown/COVID-19? Really want to get this petitioning process started sooner rather than later and hope this won't halt the process. 

There is a discussion about this topic here https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/741424-received-rfe-criminal-conviction-documents-or-court-dispositions/

where we answer your questions and where you will see what happens if you don't answer it now but are delayed because you have to all the paperwork once you get a RFE. Good luck and stay engaged. 

[JoeandArend 2]

1 minute ago, Greenbaum said:

There is a discussion about this topic here https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/741424-received-rfe-criminal-conviction-documents-or-court-dispositions/

where we answer your questions and where you will see what happens if you don't answer it now but are delayed because you have to all the paperwork once you get a RFE. Good luck and stay engaged. 

Thanks for your reply. I am struggling to find out how I can obtain certified records while abroad though. Any idea with that? 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

1 minute ago, JoeandArend said:

Thanks for your reply. I am struggling to find out how I can obtain certified records while abroad though. Any idea with that? 

Family member or a friend. They may need a "power of attorney" but call the court and police station to find out what the proper procedure is.

[JoeandArend 2]

Just now, Greenbaum said:

Family member or a friend. They may need a "power of attorney" but call the court and police station to find out what the proper procedure is.

Okay so essentially I will have to put together as much of the application as I can, and then mail it to a family member/friend, and then have them complete the packet with the criminal records and then have them mail the completed packet to USCIS? 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

Just now, JoeandArend said:

Okay so essentially I will have to put together as much of the application as I can, and then mail it to a family member/friend, and then have them complete the packet with the criminal records and then have them mail the completed packet to USCIS? 

That would be in my guesstimation the best avenue to travel.