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Could someone please explain (CR-1)

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LaVegano   12

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The AWA affects the CR-1 but the IMBRA does not? Because I have some things on my criminal history from when I was a young teenager and in my 20s. Nothing that falls under AWA but does fall under IMBRA. But I am not filing K-1 I am filing CR-1. Let me say also that I petitioned for my ex-wife from Colombia in Feb. of 2007 and was approved with no RFEs was a smooth ride. From what I was reading the IMBRA/AWA both were laws in 2007. And since then I have been a good boy. Any help please I have been reading and reading and the more I read it just it seems confusing. Thanks. :(

I AM USC

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sheeshkabelle   153

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I would imagine that depends on what you were convicted of and how long ago it happened.

That combined with the fact you filed for a CR-1 before you should probably seek the advice of an attorney.

USCIS- 260 Days

6/8/11~ Mailed I-130 Application, withdrew Canadian PR application
6/16/11~ NOA1 email and text message Case routed to CSC (Priority Date)
7/12/11~ The 'Money Order' Incident/Returned to Tennessee
8/03/11~ TOUCHED!
3/2/12~ APPROVED! NOA2!

NVC Electronic Processing- Montreal- 19 Days

3/21/12~ Received case number & IIN 20 Days after NOA2
3/21/12~ Sent in opt-in email
3/22/12~ Opt-in accepted
3/23/12~ DS-261 Submitted, never accepted
3/29/12~ AOS bill invoiced and paid
3/30/12~ AOS shows PAID- AOS Package emailed/received, DS-3032 emailed/accepted
4/2/12~ IV bill invoiced and paid
4/3/12~ AOS Checklist documents emailed(first time)
4/4/12~ IV shows PAID- DS-260 submitted/ IV Package emailed/received
4/4/12~ AOS Checklist documents sent again for CYA (second time)
4/5/12~ IV package accepted! No Checklists!
4/6/12~ AOS Checklist emailed(third time)
4/9/12~ AOS packet accepted (finally)
CASE COMPLETE!!

Interview 354 days from NOA1/ 362 days from initial filing date
5/29/12~ Medical@ Medisys, Montreal
6/4/12~ Interview APPROVED!!!
08/07/2012~ POE Emerson, MB/Pembina, ND by land
08/09/2012~ HOME!! 424 days from initial filing date!
08/14/2012~ SSN Received
09/10/2012~ Received Green Card

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dustingthestars   9

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The AWA became law in July 2006 and the IMBRA was signed into law in Jan 2006 (not relevant in your case). On that basis I would like to say that you'll be ok. Your wife might have some question about your previous wife at the Consulate - other than that, who know?

If you're really concerned then you could seek legal consul. I've read on forums here that finding a lawyer that specialises in this area or that even has knowledge in this area to be very difficult. There is a sub-forum on VJ that deals with AWA/IMBRA topics, perhaps you could post there and garner some opinions?

LaVegano Collaborator

LaVegano   12

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Dominican Republic
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The AWA became law in July 2006 and the IMBRA was signed into law in Jan 2006 (not relevant in your case). On that basis I would like to say that you'll be ok. Your wife might have some question about your previous wife at the Consulate - other than that, who know?

If you're really concerned then you could seek legal consul. I've read on forums here that finding a lawyer that specialises in this area or that even has knowledge in this area to be very difficult. There is a sub-forum on VJ that deals with AWA/IMBRA topics, perhaps you could post there and garner some opinions?

Thank you. My wife knows about my ex-wife. Not a problem with her. And yes, since I was approved after both of these laws went into affect and I have not been in any trouble since then I also feel that there should not be a problem. I have just been reading that the consulates are getting stricter and did not know if maybe the laws have been tweeked or changed. Thyanks again.

I AM USC

sheeshkabelle Proficient

sheeshkabelle   153

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
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Some countries are harsher than others.

Some countries it seem deny a visa just for the fact that someone made a hand gesture they took as body language that the person was lying.

I have a class four misdemeanor conviction (the lowest form of misdemeanor) that I'm just waiting to be brought up at my husband's interview. So I've got my legal paperwork together just in case, even though it has nothing to do with AWA or IMBRA.

Be super duper duper prepared with all the legal documents and that your wife knows the deal and what happened.

USCIS- 260 Days

6/8/11~ Mailed I-130 Application, withdrew Canadian PR application
6/16/11~ NOA1 email and text message Case routed to CSC (Priority Date)
7/12/11~ The 'Money Order' Incident/Returned to Tennessee
8/03/11~ TOUCHED!
3/2/12~ APPROVED! NOA2!

NVC Electronic Processing- Montreal- 19 Days

3/21/12~ Received case number & IIN 20 Days after NOA2
3/21/12~ Sent in opt-in email
3/22/12~ Opt-in accepted
3/23/12~ DS-261 Submitted, never accepted
3/29/12~ AOS bill invoiced and paid
3/30/12~ AOS shows PAID- AOS Package emailed/received, DS-3032 emailed/accepted
4/2/12~ IV bill invoiced and paid
4/3/12~ AOS Checklist documents emailed(first time)
4/4/12~ IV shows PAID- DS-260 submitted/ IV Package emailed/received
4/4/12~ AOS Checklist documents sent again for CYA (second time)
4/5/12~ IV package accepted! No Checklists!
4/6/12~ AOS Checklist emailed(third time)
4/9/12~ AOS packet accepted (finally)
CASE COMPLETE!!

Interview 354 days from NOA1/ 362 days from initial filing date
5/29/12~ Medical@ Medisys, Montreal
6/4/12~ Interview APPROVED!!!
08/07/2012~ POE Emerson, MB/Pembina, ND by land
08/09/2012~ HOME!! 424 days from initial filing date!
08/14/2012~ SSN Received
09/10/2012~ Received Green Card

LaVegano Collaborator

LaVegano   12

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Dominican Republic
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Some countries are harsher than others.

Some countries it seem deny a visa just for the fact that someone made a hand gesture they took as body language that the person was lying.

I have a class four misdemeanor conviction (the lowest form of misdemeanor) that I'm just waiting to be brought up at my husband's interview. So I've got my legal paperwork together just in case, even though it has nothing to do with AWA or IMBRA.

Be super duper duper prepared with all the legal documents and that your wife knows the deal and what happened.

Thank you for the comment. When I went through a CR-1 interview in 2007 nothing about criminal was brought up. Went smooth. But this was not in the Dominican Republic. Visa was approved in 15 minutes and like I said before there is nothing new on my criminal record. What is on my record is very old.

I AM USC

 
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