Domestic Violence

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Will having a domestic violence misdemeanor one, knowingly caused or attempted to cause bodily harm on my record with marijuana paraphernalia charge be grounds for denial of 129f petition? Both records are over 3 years old. My fiance the beneficiary has no record. Although I have done a state wide search for a record of the drug charge it does not come up on reports, besides it’s only one charge the instuctions on the 129f clearly states 3 or more convictions so if I only have this one conviction with drugs a certified backround check is not required on one charge but three or more is this correct?

[JensJrny2Ray 367]

Will having a domestic violence misdemeanor one, knowingly caused or attempted to cause bodily harm on my record with marijuana paraphernalia charge be grounds for denial of 129f petition? Both records are over 3 years old. My fiance the beneficiary has no record. Although I have done a state wide search for a record of the drug charge it does not come up on reports, besides it’s only one charge the instuctions on the 129f clearly states 3 or more convictions so if I only have this one conviction with drugs a certified backround check is not required on one charge but three or more is this correct?

I don't know too much about that, but you might be better off posting in the K1 forums as the Canadian forums as awesome as they are don't get too much traffic.

[feli114 65]

You need to get the certified copy of the court case with the disposition as well as something from the police for the domestic. It will be brought up to the beneficiary at interview. Mine was 12 years old. It will not cause a deniaal, but id u don't include the documents you will get an rfe.

[Sayha or bust. 71]

No, you will have to disclose the court decision along with your i-129f. Make sure fiancee knows about this because they could ask her at interview. don't sweat it. I had similar scenario when I filed.

[orbitalcircle 0]

You need to get the certified copy of the court case with the disposition as well as something from the police for the domestic. It will be brought up to the beneficiary at interview. Mine was 12 years old. It will not cause a deniaal, but id u don't include the documents you will get an rfe.

Thanks for the tip

[Udella&Wiz 325]

If your fiance is the Canadian who is coming to the states (you mention he/she is the beneficiary)I don't think you have a problem. They're asking for the Canadian to get a background check, not the American.

but perhaps that process has changed?

Edited February 25, 2013 by Udella&Wiz

[Karee 4,191]

Will having a domestic violence misdemeanor one, knowingly caused or attempted to cause bodily harm on my record with marijuana paraphernalia charge be grounds for denial of 129f petition? Both records are over 3 years old. My fiance the beneficiary has no record. Although I have done a state wide search for a record of the drug charge it does not come up on reports, besides it's only one charge the instuctions on the 129f clearly states 3 or more convictions so if I only have this one conviction with drugs a certified backround check is not required on one charge but three or more is this correct?

The Marijuana charge wont mean anything. It needs to be 3 or more as the I-129F states so you don't need to worry about that. I'm not sure about the domestic violence conviction.

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The Marijuana charge wont mean anything. It needs to be 3 or more as the I-129F states so you don't need to worry about that. I'm not sure about the domestic violence conviction.

Congrats on your visa journey, thanks for the advice.

[Krikit 1,166]

Moving from the Canada regional forum to K-1 Visa Process.

Welcome to VJ.