Criminal Record

[kikisea 0]

Hi Everyone,

I am engaged with a US citizen. I have a question about the criminal record. I was committed with stealing in Dec 2004 but the case was dismissed after I paid a fine. I know I was young and stupid at that time. I haven't done any illegal things since then. I also don't want my fiance to know I have done it.

We just mailed the I-129F application. I would like to know what do I need to do next? Do I need to tell the USCIS I have done it? Also, I would like to know do u need to bring all the documents (police record) to the interview?

[YuAndDan 153]

If you are the US Citizen, this has no effect on the petition, you do need to disclose certain criminal background items for the I-129F, but stealing is not one of them.

If you are the foreign citizen, you need a police report for the interview and it may or may not show up on the report, one offence tends to not be a problem.

You need to do nothing about USCIS, just sit back and wait.

One last note: your profile shows Hong Kong, so you may be interested in "A Candle for Love" that site covers Chines/American immigrations and relationship issues, mostly for the consulate up river in Guangzhou, but has a lot of info for preparing for the interview and many culture discussions.

http://candleforlove.com

[kikisea 0]

I am a foreign citizen and am very nervous with the whole process. I have some questions on filing for Form DS-156 and DS-230:

In Form DS-156, under question #38:

Have you ever been arrested or convicted for any offense or crime, even though subject of a pardon, amnesty or other similar legal action? Have you ever unlawfully distributed or sold a controlled substance (drug), or been a prostitute or procurer for prostitutes?

If my case was dismissed, will I check on 'yes'? But at the beginning says: A visa may not be issued to persons who are within specific categories defined by law as inadmissible to the United States (except when a waiver is obtained in advance). Is any of the following applicable to you?

Do I need a wavier? or will I be failed to apply for the K-1 visa?

Also, in Form DS-230, #31: Have you ever been charged, arrested or convicted of any offense or crime?

I am going to write yes and explained what had happened. Also, I will attach the court file and police report. Should I mail the original copy or should I get certified copies?

[*JG* 2]

I am a foreign citizen and am very nervous with the whole process. I have some questions on filing for Form DS-156 and DS-230:

In Form DS-156, under question #38:

Have you ever been arrested or convicted for any offense or crime, even though subject of a pardon, amnesty or other similar legal action? Have you ever unlawfully distributed or sold a controlled substance (drug), or been a prostitute or procurer for prostitutes?

If my case was dismissed, will I check on 'yes'? But at the beginning says: A visa may not be issued to persons who are within specific categories defined by law as inadmissible to the United States (except when a waiver is obtained in advance). Is any of the following applicable to you?

Do I need a wavier? or will I be failed to apply for the K-1 visa?

Also, in Form DS-230, #31: Have you ever been charged, arrested or convicted of any offense or crime?

I am going to write yes and explained what had happened. Also, I will attach the court file and police report. Should I mail the original copy or should I get certified copies?

You MUST be as honest as possible and explain any and all of it. And, it seems to me you must check yes on both of those.

I would attach certified copies.

Good luck to you.

[pushbrk 13,117]

I am a foreign citizen and am very nervous with the whole process. I have some questions on filing for Form DS-156 and DS-230:

In Form DS-156, under question #38:

Have you ever been arrested or convicted for any offense or crime, even though subject of a pardon, amnesty or other similar legal action? Have you ever unlawfully distributed or sold a controlled substance (drug), or been a prostitute or procurer for prostitutes?

If my case was dismissed, will I check on 'yes'? But at the beginning says: A visa may not be issued to persons who are within specific categories defined by law as inadmissible to the United States (except when a waiver is obtained in advance). Is any of the following applicable to you?

Do I need a wavier? or will I be failed to apply for the K-1 visa?

Also, in Form DS-230, #31: Have you ever been charged, arrested or convicted of any offense or crime?

I am going to write yes and explained what had happened. Also, I will attach the court file and police report. Should I mail the original copy or should I get certified copies?

I advise you to obtain the police report and get the Notarial translation made before you fill out the visa application. It will be a good reference for correctly and honestly filling out the applications. It is unlikely you will be able to conceal anything on the applications from your fiance.

[bszoom42 0]

I advise you to obtain the police report and get the Notarial translation made before you fill out the visa application. It will be a good reference for correctly and honestly filling out the applications. It is unlikely you will be able to conceal anything on the applications from your fiance.

I agree 100%. If I were you, I would first tell your fiance, because its better for them to find out through you, then from reading it on a form.

[KarenCee 3]

I advise you to obtain the police report and get the Notarial translation made before you fill out the visa application. It will be a good reference for correctly and honestly filling out the applications. It is unlikely you will be able to conceal anything on the applications from your fiance.

I agree 100%. If I were you, I would first tell your fiance, because its better for them to find out through you, then from reading it on a form.

That being the most important advice so far. Keeping secrets isn't good for a relationship.

[kikisea 0]

I advise you to obtain the police report and get the Notarial translation made before you fill out the visa application. It will be a good reference for correctly and honestly filling out the applications. It is unlikely you will be able to conceal anything on the applications from your fiance.

I agree 100%. If I were you, I would first tell your fiance, because its better for them to find out through you, then from reading it on a form.

That being the most important advice so far. Keeping secrets isn't good for a relationship.

Thanks for all the suggestions.

He already known that. I am just nervous on filling out the applications and might have a chance to get denial. Should I attach notary copies to both forms? or just bring one in with me during the interview?

[JJWashington 0]

I advise you to obtain the police report and get the Notarial translation made before you fill out the visa application. It will be a good reference for correctly and honestly filling out the applications. It is unlikely you will be able to conceal anything on the applications from your fiance.

I agree 100%. If I were you, I would first tell your fiance, because its better for them to find out through you, then from reading it on a form.

That being the most important advice so far. Keeping secrets isn't good for a relationship.

Totally Agree. You must be honest with your fiance.