What is the Adam Walsh ACT

[USAand OZ 2]

Hoping someone can shed some light on this.....

We received a RFE and our Lawyer has contacted us saying it is to do with the Adam Walsh ACT...

She said it is part of a new form USCIS is making people resond to.

Has anyone else had to respond to this and what is it????

Confused

[TheWebbys 1]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Walsh_Child_Protection_and_Safety_Act

http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=109_cong_public_laws&docid=f:publ248.109

http://www.amw.com/features/feature_story_detail.cfm?id=1206

Google is your friend. Apparently it is about child protection and safety.

[Otto 83]

Also frequently discussed here http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/126-imbra-special-topics/

[pushbrk 12,105]

Hoping someone can shed some light on this.....

We received a RFE and our Lawyer has contacted us saying it is to do with the Adam Walsh ACT...

She said it is part of a new form USCIS is making people resond to.

Has anyone else had to respond to this and what is it????

Confused

In short, a petition receiving an RFE in connection with the Adam Walsh act indicates the petitioner has a criminal history that includes at least one conviction for a sex crime against a person under age 18.

[djeslinger 0]

In short, a petition receiving an RFE in connection with the Adam Walsh act indicates the petitioner has a criminal history that includes at least one conviction for a sex crime against a person under age 18.

While this is correct in that Adam Walsh act deals with sexual convictions of a minor, it actually covers more than that. I have recieved a memo that was issued by the USCIS issued to all Directors entitled, "USCIS - Guidance for Adjudication under the Adam Walsh CPSA" that states the implimentation of the Adam Walsh act will also include other felonious acts not actually mentioned in the Bill itself. ( i will be happy to send to anyone requesting in a PM)

I do agree that at a minimum, the petitioner probably does have a conviction, or at least they have information, they are wanting to investigate to determine if it falls in the guidelines listed in the memo or the law itself.

[USAand OZ 2]

Thanks for the information on this....We received what our RFE was about and the lawyer did not explain that all it was. Was that hubby to be did not tick a box on page 2 of the F129 form. You would think in paying money to a lawyer they would be checking and double checking forms before they are sent in.