K-1 visa and criminal record

[M & M 0]

I need some advice....During my previous marriage I caught my wife cheating and I started to drink heavly. I was drinking so I would confront her about her afair. During our arguring, while drunk, she would start to throw things at me or hit me so I would grap her arm to keep her from hitting me. She would call the police and I go to jail. I have two charges from 2005 criminal domestic violence 1st offense 4/10/05, #2 simple assult and battery 5/25/05. These

were misdemeanors and I paid a fine.

I'm currently starting my I-129F paper work, my fiancee is aware of these charges. I completed alcohol rehab in 2008 and have been free of alcohol since then. I'm concerned that these charges on my record are going to prevent me from getting our visa approved. Should I consult a lawyer or what? Do I need a wavier? Can anyone give me some advice here?

[M & M 0]

I need some advice....During my previous marriage I caught my wife cheating and I started to drink heavly. I was drinking so I would confront her about her afair. During our arguring, while drunk, she would start to throw things at me or hit me so I would grap her arm to keep her from hitting me. She would call the police and I go to jail. I have two charges from 2005 criminal domestic violence 1st offense 4/10/05, #2 simple assult and battery 5/25/05. These

were misdemeanors and I paid a fine.

I'm currently starting my I-129F paper work, my fiancee is aware of these charges. I completed alcohol rehab in 2008 and have been free of alcohol since then. I'm concerned that these charges on my record are going to prevent me from getting our visa approved. Should I consult a lawyer or what? Do I need a wavier? Can anyone give me some advice here?

I was not convicted of the CDV but it still shows on my record. I was convicted of the simple assult and battery and paid the fine for that conviction.

Edited August 20, 2011 by DVLDOC64

[M & M 0]

I need some advice....During my previous marriage I caught my wife cheating and I started to drink heavly. I was drinking so I would confront her about her affair. During our arguring, while drunk, she would start to throw things at me or hit me so I would grap her arm to keep her from hitting me. She would call the police and I go to jail. I have two charges from 2005 criminal domestic violence 1st offense 4/10/05, #2 simple assult and battery 5/25/05. These

were misdemeanors and I paid a fine.

I'm currently starting my I-129F paper work, my fiancee is aware of these charges. I completed alcohol rehab in 2008 and have been free of alcohol since then. I'm concerned that these charges on my record are going to prevent me from getting our visa approved. Should I consult a lawyer or what? Do I need a wavier? Can anyone give me some advice here?

The CDV charge was dropped but is still showing on my report. I was only conviced of the #2 and paid a fine.

From what I have been reading here seems like if I have shared this information with my fiancee and have been honest, there shouldn't be a problem......anyone agree or not?

[C Med 14]

I agree. I don't think those arrests would be grounds for a denial of a k1 visa application.

[BlueBonnet 84]

Always be honest.

Will it affect your petition ? I dont know. But youll never know unless you try.

Explain your side of the case in great detail. Remember that these are people reading your story, they will understand that sometimes people get into situations that maybe they didnt handle the proper way. It could be used against you, but maybe not. Also, they go by years, yours is now year 6. I know for Canadian immigration, after 5 years you could apply for a pardon, and after 10 years it was like the incident never happened. Does the USA immigration do this too ? Im not sure, but its sure worth a shot to be with your partner.

[belinda63 3,039]

I actually had a Federal conviction for battery (amongst lots of local convictions) and had no problems with the K-1 (I am the petitioner). They did discuss my history with my fiance briefly during the interview but other than that it was a non-issue.

[Ban Hammer 13,403]

duplicate topics merged.

[M & M 0]

I agree. I don't think those arrests would be grounds for a denial of a k1 visa application.

Thanks, have really been stressing!! hehe