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K-3 and DUI's, should I disclose them?

By jselmi in Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)

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jselmi   0

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I'm the applicant applying for a K-3 to bring my wife here. I have received NOA1 and I'm about to send the I-129F. I have 2 DUI's and 1 DWI(driving while impaired). DWI in 93, DUI in 95, and the latest in 09. Should I take a chance and not disclose them to avoid problems and delays or will this compound the problems and delays? Will they even look into it if you don't them supply the reason to? Do I even have a chance here or should i just give up on the whole visa process now?

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sachinky Mentor

sachinky   464

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: India
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Firstly, I believe the K-3 is now administratively closed after 02/01. So you will have to stick with the I-130/CR-1.

Secondly, DO NOT lie on those forms. Disclose any prior convictions/arrests as they will find it out.

03/27/2009: Engaged in Ithaca, New York.
08/17/2009: Wedding in Calcutta, India.
09/29/2009: I-130 NOA1
01/25/2010: I-130 NOA2
03/23/2010: Case completed.
05/12/2010: CR-1 interview at Mumbai, India.
05/20/2010: US Entry, Chicago.
03/01/2012: ROC NOA1.
03/26/2012: Biometrics completed.
12/07/2012: 10 year card production ordered.

09/25/2013: N-400 NOA1

10/16/2013: Biometrics completed

12/03/2013: Interview

12/20/2013: Oath ceremony

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emt103c   10

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
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Disclose everything, they are going to know anyway(they run fingerprints more than once in the process as well as state certificates. . .) and if you lie you get charged with Misrepresentation and that is a lifetime ban. . .

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JustJ Community Regular

JustJ   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Ireland
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You have to answer honestly and disclose them. I wouldn't necessarily give up on the process, but depending upon how recent the arrests were, I would be prepared to undergo some scrutiny at the medical exam regarding alcohol consumption.

Married 2008

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5/21/09 - filed I-130

12/7/09 - Interview (denied for 28 yr old CIMT); filed waiver same day

6/18/10 - I-601 Waiver Denied, added misrep for checking wrong box on landing card (lifetime ban)

7/16/10 - AAO Appeal filed.

8/31/12 - AAO appeal sustained (THANK YOU, GOD FOR YOUR MERCY)

10/8/12 - USCIS sent file to Consulate

11/28/12 - Visa in hand

12/10/12 - HERE AT LAST! (ALL GLORY TO GOD!)

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broma25 Proficient

broma25   2

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: United Kingdom
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If he is the applicant and applying to bring his wife here, would he be asked about his convictions?

DCF - London

18 Jul 04 - Police Certificate Requested

19 Jul 04 - I-130 sent

22 Jul 04 - NOA I-130 logged with INS

29 Jul 04 - DS230 sent

29 Jul 04 - Had vaccinations

14 Aug 04 - Police Certificate Received

30 Sept 04 - I-130 approved

30 Nov 04 - Received I-864 from co sponsor

04 Dec 04 - Sent DS2001

13 Jan 05 - Interview date 04 Feb 05

04 Feb 05 - VISA APPROVED!!!

08 Feb 05 - Proud owner of IR-1 Visa

09 Jun 05 - Arrived in the USA

24 April 09 - US Citizen

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sachinky Mentor

sachinky   464

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: India
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Both the petitioner and beneficiary undergo security/background/name checks. Make sure the beneficiary is aware of this and situation surrounding the convictions as it has a good chance of being brought up during the interview.

03/27/2009: Engaged in Ithaca, New York.
08/17/2009: Wedding in Calcutta, India.
09/29/2009: I-130 NOA1
01/25/2010: I-130 NOA2
03/23/2010: Case completed.
05/12/2010: CR-1 interview at Mumbai, India.
05/20/2010: US Entry, Chicago.
03/01/2012: ROC NOA1.
03/26/2012: Biometrics completed.
12/07/2012: 10 year card production ordered.

09/25/2013: N-400 NOA1

10/16/2013: Biometrics completed

12/03/2013: Interview

12/20/2013: Oath ceremony

event.png

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JustJ Community Regular

JustJ   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Ireland
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I think I mis-read the OP's post.

Do the forms request a listing of the petitioner's crimes? Or do they only ask for the beneficiary's?

Married 2008

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5/21/09 - filed I-130

12/7/09 - Interview (denied for 28 yr old CIMT); filed waiver same day

6/18/10 - I-601 Waiver Denied, added misrep for checking wrong box on landing card (lifetime ban)

7/16/10 - AAO Appeal filed.

8/31/12 - AAO appeal sustained (THANK YOU, GOD FOR YOUR MERCY)

10/8/12 - USCIS sent file to Consulate

11/28/12 - Visa in hand

12/10/12 - HERE AT LAST! (ALL GLORY TO GOD!)

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kalia3333   1

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I had three DUWIs! and I was approved however RFE because initally I did not include the printouts from court showing the outcome. My 30 days rehab, etc. DO NOT JUST EXPLAIN!!! Make sure you go down to the courthouse and get the police reports or you will delay it about 3-4 months like me. Good Luck.

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