Filling out criminal records for form I-129F

[Betcy 0]

Hi all, me again. 

So, couple of questions. 
In the form I129-F, part 3 page 9, item 4a: they ask for criminal Information, is that about the petitioner or about the beneficiary? 

Item Number 4.a. Criminal Information. Indicate whether you have ever  been arrested, cited, charged, indicted, convicted, fined, or imprisoned for breaking or violating any law or ordinance in any country, for any offenses other than those you have already outlined in the previous section. Unless a traffic incident was alcohol- or drug-related or involved a fine of $500 or more, you do not need to provide information on it.

 

My fiancé (the petitioner) was arrested and went to therapy and did community service for possession of marijuana when he was in high school,  he was like 15-16 years old. We are now confused, wondering if we need to attach his criminal record sheet for that incident or if just explaining a little bit what happened would be enough. 

Help, please. Thanks!

[BJ & Christine 1,392]

2 hours ago, Betcy said:

Hi all, me again. 

So, couple of questions. 
In the form I129-F, part 3 page 9, item 4a: they ask for criminal Information, is that about the petitioner or about the beneficiary? 

Item Number 4.a. Criminal Information. Indicate whether you have ever  been arrested, cited, charged, indicted, convicted, fined, or imprisoned for breaking or violating any law or ordinance in any country, for any offenses other than those you have already outlined in the previous section. Unless a traffic incident was alcohol- or drug-related or involved a fine of $500 or more, you do not need to provide information on it.

 

My fiancé (the petitioner) was arrested and went to therapy and did community service for possession of marijuana when he was in high school,  he was like 15-16 years old. We are now confused, wondering if we need to attach his criminal record sheet for that incident or if just explaining a little bit what happened would be enough. 

Help, please. Thanks!

That part is only about beneficiary. It confused me also and I had to make sure. If u follow the process u will notice its after all the petitioners info has been done.

[S_and_K_K1 83]

Hmm, I actually think this is about the petitioner, not the beneficiary. 

http://www.k1approved.com/k1-fiance-visa-guide/i-129f-instructions/

 

here is a link for line by line I-129F form.

[Brann 3]

Hi! @Betcy any update on your petition? We have the same issue I guess. My fiance had a minor misdemeanor regarding marijuana. We disclosed it on the form and wrote the story as attachment. I am kind of worry that this might affect our petition eventhough he didn’t go to jail. 

[Nov2017AD 52]

On 4/19/2018 at 12:11 PM, BJ & Christine said:

That part is only about beneficiary. It confused me also and I had to make sure. If u follow the process u will notice its after all the petitioners info has been done.

This is wrong. It's about the petitioner. Logic is not something the USCIS or any government organization is known for. Read the instructions. All criminal history must be disclosed about the petitioner and attach court records.

Edited November 26, 2018 by Nov2017AD

[Ryan H 3,813]

Moved from Progress Reports to Process & Procedures.

[debbiedoo 2,339]

it is for the PETITIONER. Read the words. 'Have YOU ever been .... '

 

Section 1 is petitioner. Section 2 is beneficiary, section 3 is OTHER STUFF, including petitioners criminal background.

 

The beneficiary provides their own copies of background checks at the interview.