I-129f form advice

[1akmike 0]

Greetings to all, I am just in the begining stage of all this. I am encoraged by what I read here, there is hope. Here is my question, on the I 129f form, part C question 2, it is asking to state if there have been 3 or more controled substance or alcohol convictions. I am almost 50, and unfortunatly when I was much younger at ages 17, 19 and 26 there are drinking and driving violations. This is a lot to lay out in front of everyone, but I must do what is needed to get my love to the states. Other that those issues, I have been alcohol free for 20+ years, no other problems have a very stable employment record, and income. Any suggestions on the best way to over come this issue? thanks for any help. Mike

Edited January 12, 2010 by 1akmike

[Filipina Lover 1]

Greetings to all, I am just in the begining stage of all this. I am encoraged by what I read here, there is hope. Here is my question, on the I 129f form, part C question 2, it is asking to state if there have been 3 or more controled substance or alcohol convictions. I am almost 50, and unfortunatly when I was much younger at ages 17, 19 and 26 there are drinking and driving violations. This is a lot to lay out in front of everyone, but I must do what is needed to get my love to the states. Other that those issues, I have been alcohol free for 20+ years, no other problems have a very stable employment record, and income. Any suggestions on the best way to over come this issue? thanks for any help. Mike

I would just say yes and then say see attached sheet and then just write down the situation on that sheet, and I would think they would understand, that was a long time ago, I think 20 years of being a good citizen is proof that you are ok now.

[baron555 934]

Greetings to all, I am just in the begining stage of all this. I am encoraged by what I read here, there is hope. Here is my question, on the I 129f form, part C question 2, it is asking to state if there have been 3 or more controled substance or alcohol convictions. I am almost 50, and unfortunatly when I was much younger at ages 17, 19 and 26 there are drinking and driving violations. This is a lot to lay out in front of everyone, but I must do what is needed to get my love to the states. Other that those issues, I have been alcohol free for 20+ years, no other problems have a very stable employment record, and income. Any suggestions on the best way to over come this issue? thanks for any help. Mike

The best way is to answer yes and outline each and attach the required court record and any rehab results, etc as stated in the instructions. Failure to do so is lieing and may result in a total denial.

[pushbrk 13,562]

The best way is to answer yes and outline each and attach the required court record and any rehab results, etc as stated in the instructions. Failure to do so is lieing and may result in a total denial.

Yes but for clarity, these questions are asked in order assure your fiancee is fully informed about this part of your past. Unless you are a child molester, your past criminal record is not grounds for petition denial. Misrepresenting your past WOULD be grounds for denial.

[Alcheringa 39]

I faced a similar situation when filing, though not in regard to a police record. In the end, most folks here will agree it is best to simply be honest. The chance of being caught in a fabrication is far worse than giving up the ghost.

Much like when being screened for a federal security clearance, in this case they will be much more interested in your truthfulness and integrity than three violations which occurred twenty years ago. Think of it this way: it's better to be denied for telling the truth rather than for being tripped up in a lie that would not have resulted in a denial in the first place.

It was a long time ago, and without a record suggesting alcohol and motor vehicle violations extending into the present I wouldn't lose any sleep over it.

Even though I think all of us Newbies lose just a little sleep no matter what...