Do I have to report any violations as "crimes" for the I-129F?

[Chris_Жанна 11]

Hi,

I have had two Violations (not misdemeanors or Felonies) Do I have to report these on the criminal history portion of my I-129F form?

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Did any of them match Part C. Question 2 descriptions?

If not, no, you don't need to report them.

[Chris_Жанна 11]

To clarify my question does a Violation constitute a "Crime" to the federal government?

[Bobby+Umit 161]

To clarify my question does a Violation constitute a "Crime" to the federal government?

I would say you really need to check with your state the violation occured.

Some states treat them as crimes, some do not, depending on their laws.

For example, Hawaii has this on their legal code:

An offense defined by this Code or by any other statute of this State constitutes a violation if it is so designated in this Code or in the law defining the offense or if no other sentence than a fine, or fine and forfeiture or other civil penalty, is authorized upon conviction or if it is defined by a statute other than this Code which provides that the offense shall not constitute a crime. A violation does not constitute a crime, and conviction of a violation shall not give rise to any civil disability based on conviction of a criminal offense.

[Chris_Жанна 11]

Basically, I got caught once with less then a gram of marijuana (Stupid I know) In NY, I wasn't arrested I was just given what is called a "UPM" (Unlawful Possession of Marijuana which in NYS is a violation I was not handcuffed or booked, It was my first and last offense and I had to pay a $90 dollar fine. The other violation was that I had an open container at Shea stadium while tail gating before a Mets game in the parking lot (Apparently the police officer told me I would have not gotten a ticket if I had the beer in a red cup like the group next to me, and was he was also too lazy to write a ticket for my friend that didn't have his ID on him... but that's beside the point.) Again, I was not handcuffed or booked just a summons to appear in court. Problem is I live in Charleston, SC. Now, I guess if anything I only have 2 strikes against me and from what I have read it says only to state if you have three or more convictions. But still I worry, I don't want something as stupid as a "Open Container" fine to stop my Fiancee from getting here. Am I just worrying too much or do you think there is a real reason for concern? Thank you Bobby_Umit for your impute, I appreciate you taking the time to entertain my questions.

[Bobby+Umit 161]

I would say you could answer it "no" - as you don't meet the 3 conviction guideline.

[afisher 0]

I would answer "no" These were only tickets, not "real" crimes. To me what you have is the same as speeding tickets, not a big deal.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Basically, I got caught once with less then a gram of marijuana (Stupid I know) In NY, I wasn't arrested I was just given what is called a "UPM" (Unlawful Possession of Marijuana which in NYS is a violation I was not handcuffed or booked, It was my first and last offense and I had to pay a $90 dollar fine. The other violation was that I had an open container at Shea stadium while tail gating before a Mets game in the parking lot (Apparently the police officer told me I would have not gotten a ticket if I had the beer in a red cup like the group next to me, and was he was also too lazy to write a ticket for my friend that didn't have his ID on him... but that's beside the point.) Again, I was not handcuffed or booked just a summons to appear in court. Problem is I live in Charleston, SC. Now, I guess if anything I only have 2 strikes against me and from what I have read it says only to state if you have three or more convictions. But still I worry, I don't want something as stupid as a "Open Container" fine to stop my Fiancee from getting here. Am I just worrying too much or do you think there is a real reason for concern? Thank you Bobby_Umit for your impute, I appreciate you taking the time to entertain my questions.

You are worrying too much. The I-129f asks about specific crimes, if you have not been convicted of those crimes, the correct answer is "no". The violations you mention will not disqualify you for sponsoring a K-1. They will, however, do a background check and any violations or crimes on your record will be reported to your fiancee at the interview. They are abliged to inform her of this, so if you haven't told her, now would be a good time. They even report drunk driving charges to the fiancees.

[Chris_Жанна 11]

Thanks Everyone that posted!

hahaha yes my fiance knows all, I don't think I would have asked her to marry me if I couldn't have open dialogue about me making some less than intelligent choices in my life, but she understands that I'm a knuckle head. I do worry too much, I just read all of these horror stories in some of the forums and then get a lot of anxiety. I (just like everyone here) just want to be with the person whom I love the most. I would never forgive myself if I did something that stopped us from starting our lives in America together (plus my Russian sucks). Thank you all for your help, You have given me peace of mind. Not to get fruity but I do believe when you do good things for other it comes back to you. Thank you. And I hope that you all are reunited in the near future with your loved ones. Best of luck.

Chris

[idaho_and_surigao 3]

Thanks Everyone that posted!

hahaha yes my fiance knows all, I don't think I would have asked her to marry me if I couldn't have open dialogue about me making some less than intelligent choices in my life, but she understands that I'm a knuckle head. I do worry too much, I just read all of these horror stories in some of the forums and then get a lot of anxiety. I (just like everyone here) just want to be with the person whom I love the most. I would never forgive myself if I did something that stopped us from starting our lives in America together (plus my Russian sucks). Thank you all for your help, You have given me peace of mind. Not to get fruity but I do believe when you do good things for other it comes back to you. Thank you. And I hope that you all are reunited in the near future with your loved ones. Best of luck.

Chris

Just be careful might not hurt to check your 'official' record in NY and best of luck.

[tallcoolone 102]

I had a few small crimes I didn't report on my paperwork

Never had a issue, It never came up

[johnnybgood265 3]

Hey chrisbiv78 I would say you will have no problem with it it , just stay away from newyork. I would need tobe be impaired to see the mets to (lol)