Adam walsh act

[Cathi 5,896]

7 hours ago, Lilaaaa said:

He is not registered and he can travel anywhere inside and outside the us and he is working with union for more than 20 years but thanks I appreciate your reply 

Just because he isn't registered, does not mean he isn't supposed to be registered. This is not a DIY case by any stretch of the imagination.

[Cw1977 251]

10 hours ago, Lilaaaa said:

I have a question and need help. My husband is not sure whether the girl in his case was a minor. He and a group of young guys were involved, " the chage was groupe sexual assault « and she was their friend. He doesn't remember the details because the situation traumatized him, and he tried to erase it from his life after serving two years in prison. 

My question is: if the girl had been a minor, is it likely he would have received only a two-year sentence? He did plead guilty. ChatGPT told me that in most cases involving minors, the minimum sentence is usually higher than two years. While we wait for the court report, I need guidance from someone who knows the law, because my life is on hold. Thank you.

he definitely ‘remembers’ the details. There’s no way anyone is convicted of such a serious offence and serves 2 years without knowing the details. 
 

I would be more worried about him lying to you/trying to downplay it. Make sure you get the full details and soon

[pushbrk 14,105]

1 hour ago, Cathi said:

Just because he isn't registered, does not mean he isn't supposed to be registered. This is not a DIY case by any stretch of the imagination.

We don't know if it's Adam Walsh Act related yet. If it is, it's probably a don't do it case.

[JeanneAdil 7,353]

14 hours ago, pushbrk said:

I don't understand why AWA issues are being discussed in the IMBRA topics forum, but since the Moderators decided to keep it here, let's make a couple things clear. 

 

1.  IMBRA and AWA came to be around the same time, but they are very different. IMBRA does not apply to spouse cases, and it isn't about any US Government staff determining whether the petitioner is dangerous to the foreign fiancee.  It's about making sure the fiancee is fully informed. PEROID.

 

2,  AWA related convictions relate to both spouse and fiance cases, and definitely ARE about US Government employees judging whether the foreigner is in danger from the USC petitioner.  AWA convictions don't usually get approved by USCIS at all, but they are NOT about informing the foreigner.  That won't help get the petition approved.

 

3.  The only way it would matter if it's the Philippines is that the foreign spouse can't get a divorce there.  If divorce is decided, the USC has to get it, and then cooperate with the former Filipino spouse to provide the necessary documentation to get the divorce recognized by the Philippine Statistics Authority, so the Filipino can be free to marry again.

IF not for spouses why is it listed

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/imbra.html

Rights and Protections for Foreign-Citizen Fiancé(e)s and Spouses of U.S. Citizens and Spouses of Lawful Permanent Residents

Important Pamphlet: For K-1, K-3, IR-1/CR-1, and F2A Immigrant Visa Applicants (International Marriage Broker Regulation Act)

[pushbrk 14,105]

6 hours ago, JeanneAdil said:

IF not for spouses why is it listed

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/imbra.html

Rights and Protections for Foreign-Citizen Fiancé(e)s and Spouses of U.S. Citizens and Spouses of Lawful Permanent Residents

Important Pamphlet: For K-1, K-3, IR-1/CR-1, and F2A Immigrant Visa Applicants (International Marriage Broker Regulation Act)

Not my/our job to explain the "why" of any US Government website content.  The fact is IMBRA applies to fiancee visas only and nothing else.  Does not apply in a spouse case but AWA does.