No criminal record on NBI Clearance. Pls help :(

[jsj1992 3]

Hi everyone!

I got my NBI Clearance just this month and it says No Criminal Record. I have a theft case from 2 years ago that was immediately dismissed after a couple hearings. I have my interview scheduled this month as well for my K1 visa. I just have a couple questions.

Will I get automatically denied because of that? I deeply regret what happened before and I hope I wont get denied. Also, I've been in the US before and been nothing but good there. Also about the letter of explanation from NBI, can I get it before my interview or should I wait for the embassy to ask for it after the interview? I've did some research about it and just confused whether to wait for their 221G or if its even possible to get it before the interview so I'll be prepared then. And lastly, what other documents will I need for this case besides the letter of explanation from NBI? I have a letter from the hall of justice that my case was already dismissed.

Im really worried and I hope this wont affect my chances of getting approved. I hope someone could help me out on this and give me some light and insights. Thank you so much!!

[Hank_ 9,174]

Hi everyone!

I got my NBI Clearance just this month and it says No Criminal Record. I have a theft case from 2 years ago that was immediately dismissed after a couple hearings. I have my interview scheduled this month as well for my K1 visa. I just have a couple questions.

Will I get automatically denied because of that? I deeply regret what happened before and I hope I wont get denied. Also, I've been in the US before and been nothing but good there. Also about the letter of explanation from NBI, can I get it before my interview or should I wait for the embassy to ask for it after the interview? I've did some research about it and just confused whether to wait for their 221G or if its even possible to get it before the interview so I'll be prepared then. And lastly, what other documents will I need for this case besides the letter of explanation from NBI? I have a letter from the hall of justice that my case was already dismissed.

Im really worried and I hope this wont affect my chances of getting approved. I hope someone could help me out on this and give me some light and insights. Thank you so much!!

No you can not get the official explanation letter before the interview, others have tried and NBI will not issue it unless the embassy requests it. Sort of a "catch 22" there.

You will not be denied. You will get a 221g (OK this is a potential denial) requesting the explanation letter from NBI - this you will take to NBI, they will send the letter to the embassy.

This will delay the issuance of the visa a few weeks to month (give or take), but in the end if all else is good the visa will be on its. way.

d. NBI CLEARANCE (Green Form). Applicants aged 16 years and older must have a valid Record

Clearance (for travel abroad purposes) from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). Clearances should

be in the applicant’s current name, birth certificate name, maiden name and any aliases or nicknames used,

including different spellings you have used of those names. An official letter of explanation from the

NBI is required for any notation of “No criminal record” or "No pending case”. For immigration

purposes, an NBI clearance is valid for one (1) year from the date it was issued. The NBI website is

http://www.nbi.gov.ph

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/325288/packets/K1%20and%20K2%20Interview%20Preparation%20Instructions%20-%20English%20_updated%2004%20Feb%202014_.pdf

[jsj1992 3]

No you can not get the official explanation letter before the interview, others have tried and NBI will not issue it unless the embassy requests it. Sort of a "catch 22" there.

You will not be denied. You will get a 221g (OK this is a potential denial) requesting the explanation letter from NBI - this you will take to NBI, they will send the letter to the embassy.

This will delay the issuance of the visa a few weeks to month (give or take), but in the end if all else is good the visa will be on its. way.

d. NBI CLEARANCE (Green Form). Applicants aged 16 years and older must have a valid Record

Clearance (for travel abroad purposes) from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). Clearances should

be in the applicants current name, birth certificate name, maiden name and any aliases or nicknames used,

including different spellings you have used of those names. An official letter of explanation from the

NBI is required for any notation of No criminal record or "No pending case. For immigration

purposes, an NBI clearance is valid for one (1) year from the date it was issued. The NBI website is

http://www.nbi.gov.ph

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/325288/packets/K1%20and%20K2%20Interview%20Preparation%20Instructions%20-%20English%20_updated%2004%20Feb%202014_.pdf

Thank you so much!! You're really a great help to everyone here! I bet i can't do anything about it then and just wait for the interview and hope for the best. Anyway, what other documents will I need for that? Will I need some other documents besides my letter of dismissal?

[Greenbaum 12,259]

Hi everyone!

I got my NBI Clearance just this month and it says No Criminal Record. I have a theft case from 2 years ago that was immediately dismissed after a couple hearings. I have my interview scheduled this month as well for my K1 visa. I just have a couple questions.

Will I get automatically denied because of that? I deeply regret what happened before and I hope I wont get denied. Also, I've been in the US before and been nothing but good there. Also about the letter of explanation from NBI, can I get it before my interview or should I wait for the embassy to ask for it after the interview? I've did some research about it and just confused whether to wait for their 221G or if its even possible to get it before the interview so I'll be prepared then. And lastly, what other documents will I need for this case besides the letter of explanation from NBI? I have a letter from the hall of justice that my case was already dismissed.

Im really worried and I hope this wont affect my chances of getting approved. I hope someone could help me out on this and give me some light and insights. Thank you so much!!

Hank is right. What I'd like to add is that you will be given instructions to go to the Manila NBI office which at that time you will want to have all your documentation and court papers showing your case was dismissed. NBI will enter the information into the system and then generate a reply to USEM.

If your case was dismissed you will be fine.

[Hank_ 9,174]

Thank you so much!! You're really a great help to everyone here! I bet i can't do anything about it then and just wait for the interview and hope for the best. Anyway, what other documents will I need for that? Will I need some other documents besides my letter of dismissal?

A copy of your letter of dismissal may be good to bring, I would suggest having a copy for NBI also (just in case), I don't know that USEM will care about the letter of dismissal, they will want the explanation letter from NBI.

Everything else required is listed in the embassy instructions letter, link to that is in my link below.

[baby44 0]

You will be fine I had same problem too back in 2010. I got 221g reason NBI. If Co refuse to issue your visa due to NBI. Then you have to wait your appointment letter NBI will sent you.

[MisisFit 0]

Hi I have the same exact situation, I had a theft case that was dismissed 10yrs ago I am worried this will affect my visa processing, can anyone give me an update on as how to their US visa interview went? I am also from the Philippines.

[Hank_ 9,174]

POLICE REPORT (NBI Clearance). Applicants aged 16 years and older must have a valid Record Clearance (for travel abroad purposes) from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). Clearances should be in the applicant’s current name, birth certificate name, maiden name and any aliases or nicknames used, including different spellings you have used of those names. An official letter of explanation from the NBI is required for any notation of “No criminal record” or "No pending case”. For immigration purposes, an NBI clearance is valid for one (1) year after its issuance date. NBI’s website is http://www.nbi.gov.ph.

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/1178798/feb2015/K1-K2%20Applicant%20Interview%20Preparation%20Instructions%20-%20English%20_February%202015_.pdf

[MisisFit 0]

Thanks for the prompt response Hank, I have spent my night reading on threads that is similar to my situation and researched if most have them have still gotten the visa and most posted a positive feesback.

I really appreciate your response and all the information I have gathered from this site at least now I know what I would need to do.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

MisisFit, on 04 Jan 2016 - 4:28 PM, said:

Thanks for the prompt response Hank, I have spent my night reading on threads that is similar to my situation and researched if most have them have still gotten the visa and most posted a positive feesback.

I really appreciate your response and all the information I have gathered from this site at least now I know what I would need to do.

At the NBI and interview you will want to have all your documentation and court papers showing your case was dismissed. This is very important. Our experience was without them then you will have an RFE till you produce them. So be proactive and secure the dismissal papers if you don't already have them.

[Minch 0]

Hi i have the same problem of them,

i would like to ask if i will get a nbi record for the requirements going to abroad it's its possible to see my dimissed record before ? It's been 2 or 3years ago case was a theft but already dimissed , hope for you reponse

 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

Your case is similar so follow what has been given to others.

[Chat 4]

Hi everyone, 

 

Thanks in advance for those who will reply.  NBI already submitted the explanation letter to the USEM and I got a mail from UESM requesting for Court Documents. I just want to ask what comprises the court documents. I have certification from the court. Will that be enough?

[Hank_ 9,174]

2 hours ago, Chat said:

Hi everyone, 

 

Thanks in advance for those who will reply.  NBI already submitted the explanation letter to the USEM and I got a mail from UESM requesting for Court Documents. I just want to ask what comprises the court documents. I have certification from the court. Will that be enough?

 

Don't know for fact, but it would seem logical that the certification from the court would be adequate.

[Chat 4]

3 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

 

Don't know for fact, but it would seem logical that the certification from the court would be adequate.

Thank you very much