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NO LIVE TRACE on ARCO police certificate, I received a caution for possession of cannabis in 2014 aged 18 years.

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Hello to whoever reads my post and thank you for your time. I 28M (UK) and my fiancee 26F (USA) filed for our first step (I-129F) in our K-1 Fiance Visa process in September 2023. I learned that at some point during this process I would need a ARCO police certificate, I recently ordered one to get information on my situation as early as possible as I wasn't sure if I actually received a caution or just a verbal warning in 2014 (aged 18) as I was told by the police at the time that I would have NO criminal record and it would not effect my life whatsoever. However here I am 10 years later and the more I read into this situation of NO LIVE TRACE I am seeing that this one negative encounter with police over possession of cannabis could effect my future chances of immigrating to the USA to be with the person I love... I have never had any other trouble/negative encounters with the police in my life. I am wondering what the next step I should take should be as I am scared for mine and fiancee's future because of this. Do i need a Subject Access Report? Should I apply for record deletion based on the fact I was told I would have no criminal record and it wouldn't effect my life which now seems like misinformation. 

Is there still a chance I will get still get approved? or extra steps I can take to help my situation considering The USA's recent changes and the way they are progressing in legalizing for medical and recreational use. I know it's still illegal on a federal level but it seems absolutely absurd that I may not be able to be with the person I love due to possessing a small amount of cannabis 10 years ago when I mentally wasn't even a fully developed adult and we all make small mistakes early in life. Thank you again for your time.

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***I moved this to the regional forum so that the UK experts will see it***

-VJ moderation

"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.

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August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

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 Grand Master

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Just now, Michael95 said:

Thank you for the help! I apologise for posting this in the wrong place.

No problem.  I just thought the question would get more attention from the experts there.  

"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.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

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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