Criminal History for Petitioners

[Kirsten L 0]

Hello there! I'm new here. I've now got pretty much all my documents gathered to submit my K-1 petition to the NSC, but wanted to verify something with people here who might have better information than me. I know that my fiancé will have to submit police reports from each city he's lived in since he was 16. Recently, though, I saw something that suggested that petitioners (or at least some petitioners) now have to submit a police report or criminal history, as well. Is this true? And if so, what exactly do they need. I have no criminal history--fine upstanding citizen Kirsten, at your service! But if they really do need this kind of documentation, what do I need to provide?

I'd be so relieved NOT to have to deal with this because it's more delay in getting this packet sent off and moving this process forward finally. But I also don't want to send my packet off without a required document and risk an RFE. Anyone know anything...?

Thanks!

[luvaLimey 0]

Hello there! I'm new here. I've now got pretty much all my documents gathered to submit my K-1 petition to the NSC, but wanted to verify something with people here who might have better information than me. I know that my fiancé will have to submit police reports from each city he's lived in since he was 16. Recently, though, I saw something that suggested that petitioners (or at least some petitioners) now have to submit a police report or criminal history, as well. Is this true? And if so, what exactly do they need. I have no criminal history--fine upstanding citizen Kirsten, at your service! But if they really do need this kind of documentation, what do I need to provide?

I'd be so relieved NOT to have to deal with this because it's more delay in getting this packet sent off and moving this process forward finally. But I also don't want to send my packet off without a required document and risk an RFE. Anyone know anything...?

Thanks!

You only need to provide that if you have any history of being charged with domestic abuse, assault, child molestation, or drug or alcohol offenses.

There's a bigger more comprehensive list, but if you have absolutely no criminal history, you don't need to worry about it.

[AndyMisiu 0]

No history, no worry!!

If you did have a conviction on the list you would have to gather certified court records and police records showing charges and dispositions for every such case.

[aussiewench 9]

Make sure you have completed the most recent I-129F which has the additional questions relating to the IMBRA.

All the best on your journey.

[Kirsten L 0]

Thanks so much for your reply. I just saw updated forms that appeared on the USCIS website in the last few days, too. They indicate precisely what you've told me. Wasn't at all clear to be before. And I did indeed redo the form, so the feds will get the most updated version of the I-129F. Wonderful! I should be good to go at this point. :-)

I had my picture taken yesterday. Just need to duplicate my packet one more time so I've got a copy each for myself and my fiancé. The one for USCIS should go out in the mail this afternoon or tomorrow morning at the latest. I'll start my timeline once the darn thing is actually out of my hands and with the USPS! WooHooo!!!

[john_and_marlene 162]

I know that my fiancé will have to submit police reports from each city he's lived in since he was 16.

Each country, not each city.

[AndyMisiu 0]

Hello there! I'm new here. I've now got pretty much all my documents gathered to submit my K-1 petition to the NSC, but wanted to verify something with people here who might have better information than me. I know that my fiancé will have to submit police reports from each city he's lived in since he was 16. Recently, though, I saw something that suggested that petitioners (or at least some petitioners) now have to submit a police report or criminal history, as well. Is this true? And if so, what exactly do they need. I have no criminal history--fine upstanding citizen Kirsten, at your service! But if they really do need this kind of documentation, what do I need to provide?

I'd be so relieved NOT to have to deal with this because it's more delay in getting this packet sent off and moving this process forward finally. But I also don't want to send my packet off without a required document and risk an RFE. Anyone know anything...?

Thanks!

You only need to provide that if you have any history of being charged with domestic abuse, assault, child molestation, or drug or alcohol offenses.

There's a bigger more comprehensive list, but if you have absolutely no criminal history, you don't need to worry about it.

assault is not included in the list of "specified crimes"