Learned Fiance has an Arrest Warrant for a Serious Criminal Offense

[Jane1122 2]

I have recently found out my Fiance has an arrest warrant out for her in her home Country. She is currently unable to fly back there, or anywhere it seems, as I believe this arrest warrant is visible on Interpol.  This and several other issues that have cometo light have led to several issues between us to the point where I am now considering a divorce.

 

We were married 2 years ago, and my wife needs to renew her Visa in February of next year.

 

Apart from getting a divorce, is there anything else I should do regarding this situation?  I have contacted the immigration attorney we spoke to during our process, and she has advised to dissasociate with this person as soon as possible (which I am taking steps towards that).

 

 

[JeanneAdil 6,587]

Fiance or wife

you say both

 

Renew what visa?  with an arrest warrant out for her  and posted on interpol,  how does she expect visa to be renewed ?

 

i would file divorce papers before she leaves the US and then buy her  a 1 way  ticket home

[TBoneTX 45,668]

Thread is moved from General Immigration Discussion to the Effects of Major Family Changes forum.

6 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

i would file divorce papers before she leaves the US and then buy her  a 1 way  ticket home

I agree with this plan.

[TBoneTX 45,668]

33 minutes ago, Jane1122 said:

my wife needs to renew her Visa

Do you mean passport?

[Jane1122 2]

14 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

Fiance or wife

you say both

 

Renew what visa?  with an arrest warrant out for her  and posted on interpol,  how does she expect visa to be renewed ?

 

i would file divorce papers before she leaves the US and then buy her  a 1 way  ticket home

 

Wife, sorry.  I am thinking she will try to apply for a Visa by herself after divorce, but I agree with you I am not sure how she will proceed.  The Immigration lawyer said that since she already went through a background check as part of the K1 Visa process, it is possible they do not perform another background check.

 

I am in the process of filing for divorce, I do not plan to buy her any ticket anywhere. I would think she would not be stupid enough to fly but who knows.

[Jane1122 2]

8 minutes ago, TBoneTX said:

Do you mean passport?

 

Passport? She currently has a green card which was valid for 2 years, it expires next year.  She has her passport from her home country.

[Crazy Cat 41,985]

2 minutes ago, Jane1122 said:

 

Passport? She currently has a green card which was valid for 2 years, it expires next year.  She has her passport from her home country.

You can divorce, but there is nothing you can do regarding immigration other than to refuse to cooperate in her removal of conditions.  You remain obligated by the I-864. 

Edited January 25 by Crazy Cat

[TBoneTX 45,668]

13 minutes ago, Jane1122 said:

She currently has a green card which was valid for 2 years, it expires next year.  She has her passport from her home country.

Ah -- removing conditions on the green card.  I agree with Crazy Cat's response just above.

[Ontarkie 14,324]

She's not here on a visa anymore. She has her GC and will be able to remove conditions on her own. 

 

What I want to know is when did this warrant come to light? What crime is it said she committed? If this is a crime that happened before she received her visa, she can lose everything if it was approved on a lie. 

 

Please say you found this out by official sources and not from so and so that so and so knows kind of thing? It would not be the first time someone back home tries to destroy someone's life. 

[JeanneAdil 6,587]

2 minutes ago, Ontarkie said:

She's not here on a visa anymore. She has her GC and will be able to remove conditions on her own. 

 

What I want to know is when did this warrant come to light? What crime is it said she committed? If this is a crime that happened before she received her visa, she can lose everything if it was approved on a lie. 

 

Please say you found this out by official sources and not from so and so that so and so knows kind of thing? It would not be the first time someone back home tries to destroy someone's life. 

Agree, u (or your lawyer ) can find out for sure

if there is a warrant ,  phone your police (after u file the divorce papers)

[Jane1122 2]

2 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

You can divorce, but there is nothing you can do regarding immigration other than to refuse to cooperate in her removal of conditions.  You remain obligated by the I-864. 

When I spoke to my lawyer, she mentioned something about the I-864 not being applicable anymore.  I need to go over my notes when I get home.

 

I am not sure if its because she is working already, or as another user mentioned she already has her green card.

[Jane1122 2]

1 hour ago, Ontarkie said:

She's not here on a visa anymore. She has her GC and will be able to remove conditions on her own. 

 

What I want to know is when did this warrant come to light? What crime is it said she committed? If this is a crime that happened before she received her visa, she can lose everything if it was approved on a lie. 

 

Please say you found this out by official sources and not from so and so that so and so knows kind of thing? It would not be the first time someone back home tries to destroy someone's life. 

 

The warrant came to light about several months ago.  I dont necessarily want to get into the details, but it is a felony level offense as I understand.  The issue is I have not seen the arrest warrant.  She has not wanted to provide it to me. I spoke with a lawyer in her home country, and although they can validate that she in fact does have an arrest warrant, they will only give it to her or if she gives the power to someone to go and obtain it.

 

As to whether it happened before she received her Visa, I am not sure 100% sure at this point.

 

I found this out from her, she was the one that told me there was an arrest warrant out for her...also several news articles came out in her country talking about the situation (does not involve just her), it was something several reporting agencies wrote about.  In addition, as I mentioned, I had a lawyer I knew and had used before in the country who verified she has an arrest warrant.

I was and still am pretty shocked at everything honestly.

[Jane1122 2]

1 hour ago, JeanneAdil said:

Agree, u (or your lawyer ) can find out for sure

if there is a warrant ,  phone your police (after u file the divorce papers)

What would I tell the police though? I dont think they have access to interpol?  I would maybe have to conact ICE or USCIS, but I am unsure if I want anything to do with that to be honest.  I am still pending to have some discussions my the immigration lawyer.

I posted on here to see what other opinions were out there, I had tried searching on the forum but couldnt necessarily find a situation that was similar.

[Ontarkie 14,324]

5 minutes ago, Jane1122 said:

When I spoke to my lawyer, she mentioned something about the I-864 not being applicable anymore.  I need to go over my notes when I get home.

 

I am not sure if its because she is working already, or as another user mentioned she already has her green card.

You lawyer is wrong. It stays in place until you wife naturalizes which I doubt she ever will with these charges/warrant, leaves the US permanently, earns 40 quarters with SSC or passes away. 

[Ontarkie 14,324]

3 minutes ago, Jane1122 said:

 

The warrant came to light about several months ago.  I dont necessarily want to get into the details, but it is a felony level offense as I understand.  The issue is I have not seen the arrest warrant.  She has not wanted to provide it to me. I spoke with a lawyer in her home country, and although they can validate that she in fact does have an arrest warrant, they will only give it to her or if she gives the power to someone to go and obtain it.

 

As to whether it happened before she received her Visa, I am not sure 100% sure at this point.

 

I found this out from her, she was the one that told me there was an arrest warrant out for her...also several news articles came out in her country talking about the situation (does not involve just her), it was something several reporting agencies wrote about.  In addition, as I mentioned, I had a lawyer I knew and had used before in the country who verified she has an arrest warrant.

I was and still am pretty shocked at everything honestly.

I know it is heartbreaking to find this out. You say others were involved and news agencies have reported about it. Since she will not tell you everything go ahead and search things out for yourself with all the news agencies. Try to talk it out, figure out what is going on. I don't want to jump on the bandwagon of get a divorce because you don't know all the facts. Then at the same time she kept this from you and lied to you and that is heartbreaking but again you don't know all the facts. Ugh my heart brakes for you. 

You want an immigration lawyer who has experience with criminal cases. Not just any immigration lawyer is good enough.