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jenna126   1

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Hi there,

 

My partner applied for a K1 visa back in July 2017 so we are hoping to hear from USCIS soon. He's from Australia and we are wondering what police checks he needs to get? He lived in the U.S. under a student visa from August 2014 - July 2015 but our immigration lawyer seems to think he doesn't need a US police check (which didn't sound right to us). Any advice?

 

And for the Australian police check, are we just doing the one where you submit your info and they run your name through and mail you a certificate? No fingerprints?

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Crazy Cat   41,979

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No US police check is needed. 

Edited by missileman

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Ed&Midori1031   330

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11 minutes ago, jenna126 said:

Hi there,

 

My partner applied for a K1 visa back in July 2017 so we are hoping to hear from USCIS soon. He's from Australia and we are wondering what police checks he needs to get? He lived in the U.S. under a student visa from August 2014 - July 2015 but our immigration lawyer seems to think he doesn't need a US police check (which didn't sound right to us). Any advice?

 

And for the Australian police check, are we just doing the one where you submit your info and they run your name through and mail you a certificate? No fingerprints?

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/aus-csi.html

 

Hope this helps...good luck on your journey!

Londonergirl Community Regular

Londonergirl   133

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1 minute ago, jenna126 said:

No I haven't - we've been relying on our lawyer for everything so I wasn't even sure where to look. I will look at that now, thanks!

You really shouldnt listen to that lawyer.... I hope you are not paying him/her a lot. He will need a police check from Australia. 

I had to provide a police check from every country I had lived in. 

Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   41,979

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This clearly says that a police check from the US is NOT needed....

 

https://au.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/81/K-Required-Documents.pdf

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Crazy Cat   41,979

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1 minute ago, Londonergirl said:

You really shouldnt listen to that lawyer.... I hope you are not paying him/her a lot. He will need a police check from Australia. 

I had to provide a police check from every country I had lived in. 

The attorney said a US police check is not needed....and he/she is correct.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

jenna126 Newbie

jenna126   1

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3 minutes ago, Londonergirl said:

You really shouldnt listen to that lawyer.... I hope you are not paying him/her a lot. He will need a police check from Australia. 

I had to provide a police check from every country I had lived in. 

We know that he needs an Australian check - I am asking about whether he needs the US check

1 minute ago, missileman said:

The attorney said a US police check is not needed....and he/she is correct.

Thank you for confirming! 

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1 hour ago, msscarlette said:

I think she meant to ask about police clearance. 

You don’t need a police certificate or clearance, or anything along those lines from the US because USCIS conducts a full background check on you before approving your case. You only need certificates from other countries. 

 
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