I-129F Criminal history conundrum

[puffy4bunny 2]

As the title suggests, I am on the part where I need to fill out my criminal history which I have no problem doing since my crime will not result in a denial from the USCIS. Problem is, I do not remember the dates of my arrest or my court proceedings. I am trying to track down my records but so far all avenues I've tried have come up empty. In the event that my arrest and court records have been sealed or expunged, I am at a loss as to how I can go about retrieving these records to provide as evidence when I submit the form. I found a thread on here with a similar situation bit I did not see anyone quite answer the question I have unless I missed it. Thanks in advance for the help!

[Edward and Jaycel 207]

You have to try to get something official from the court saying the records are not available. I got an RFE for court records (because my idiot brain thought I could just tell USCIS about the case on my I-129F and not provide documentation 🤪) and this was the verbiage I got in the RFE:

If the court dispositior(s) is/are not available, you must obtain a certified letter from the court(s) stating that there is no record.You may submit original documents establishing the norrexistence of court records, or certified copies which must include the relevant court seal stamps. In addition to evidence establishing the court documents are not available, submit a notarized statement detailing the events that lead to the arrest, the arresting agency, what charges were filed by the arresting agency, the final disposition (guilty, not guilty etc.) of all of the charges with a list of the charges, the location of the court and any punishments. 

[Family 4,014]

2 hours ago, puffy4bunny said:

As the title suggests, I am on the part where I need to fill out my criminal history which I have no problem doing since my crime will not result in a denial from the USCIS. Problem is, I do not remember the dates of my arrest or my court proceedings. I am trying to track down my records but so far all avenues I've tried have come up empty. In the event that my arrest and court records have been sealed or expunged, I am at a loss as to how I can go about retrieving these records to provide as evidence when I submit the form. I found a thread on here with a similar situation bit I did not see anyone quite answer the question I have unless I missed it. Thanks in advance for the help!

Run your own FBI prints. It’s easy , fast and cheap, just google places near you. It will show dates of all arrests.

Then contact court and do as @Edward and Jaycel advised 

[puffy4bunny 2]

19 minutes ago, Family said:

Run your own FBI prints. It’s easy , fast and cheap, just google places near you. It will show dates of all arrests.

Then contact court and do as @Edward and Jaycel advised 

Wow thank you, I will do that first thing Monday.

58 minutes ago, Edward and Jaycel said:

You have to try to get something official from the court saying the records are not available. I got an RFE for court records (because my idiot brain thought I could just tell USCIS about the case on my I-129F and not provide documentation 🤪) and this was the verbiage I got in the RFE:

If the court dispositior(s) is/are not available, you must obtain a certified letter from the court(s) stating that there is no record.You may submit original documents establishing the norrexistence of court records, or certified copies which must include the relevant court seal stamps. In addition to evidence establishing the court documents are not available, submit a notarized statement detailing the events that lead to the arrest, the arresting agency, what charges were filed by the arresting agency, the final disposition (guilty, not guilty etc.) of all of the charges with a list of the charges, the location of the court and any punishments. 

Boy am I happy I was told about this website. Clear and concise answers. I am eternally grateful 🙏 thank you.