jessejames

The NVC usually requires civil documents to be submitted with the immigrant visa application package, even if you had sent the copies of said documents with the original petition.

For the I-130 submission only the Petitioners Birth certificate or passport is needed or as stated "A copy of petitioner's proof of naturalization. (If applicable)
6. A copy of petitioner's proof of permanent residency. (If applicable)
They just want to know is the petitoner is a US Citien or LPR. The Benificaires birth certificate will be included at the NVC stage when you submit the IV Bill.

The petitioner is the US Citizen. If a US Citizen by birth, you can use a photocopy of a certified copy of your birth certificate or a photocopy of every page of your US Passport. The foreign spouse's birth certificate is needed later, not with the petition.

Not on the main subject but on how to get an apostille on a document in California (if that is indeed where you live), look at this link: http://www.sos.ca.gov/business/notary/authentication.htm
We also had to have an apostille added to Colin's birth certificate to be able to get married in France.
Basically, you have 2 options:
- you can go to Sacramento, then it's done immediately and you leave with your document and the apostille attached.
- you can't, and you do it by mail. It's not supposed to take very long.
In both cases the fee is $20, and it's pretty easy and fast to get.

I am the petitioner and have at least two alcohol related offenses, and was not required to submit any court records, and we are seeking an IR-1 visa. I made sure my wife was well aware of my record, because like Pushbrk said, it may come up during the interview. My wife interviewed in Bogota, and it did not come up in the interview, but I was not going to take a chance. We got Stoked a little, and fortunately made it through, but it had nothing to do with my record.
Getting married in Colombia has a few hoops for you to jump through, so I advise you to find out how to get an "apostille" in your state, for any documents you will need. They usually require the documents to be fresh, no older than 90 days. Have your fiancee check with a Notario to find out what documents they require.

My friend, the case you are asking about is a K-1 visa that has IMBRA regulations that must be followed. Your best bet is the CR-1. You receivied some conflicting advice when told to not wait for them (USCIS) to bring it up as if you were trying to hide a material fact, and then told if you are not asked about it do not bring it up.......what gives here? The fact is that the I-130 does not ask that of you, so how are you trying to hide a fact? If you are requested to submit documents adressing this then at that point you should. You will have a problem with a K-1 as that is a direct question on the I-129F form. Bottom line, study and be prepared as CR-1 is your best option.

I can assure you that you will not be required to submit court records with an I-130 at any stage of the spouse visa process. That does not mean that the issue can't come up in an interview, so your spouse should be aware of your record and be prepared to explain what she thinks and/or feels about it.

I read a case from the Philipines with the same issue and she was denied the visa for her safety.
Good luck,

I usually go by this - http://www.usaimmigrationattorney.com/SecurityNameChecksAndAdministrativeReview.html

I had to provide a police report on the applicant but not on the petitioner. The USCIS I am sure will find this out during their processing of a K1 or Cr1. Either way be ready to explain the situation and get a copy of court papers. What you don't want to do is wait for them to mention it or wait to see if it is a problem and then appear to be hiding the facts. Be honest if the form does not require it then don't address it but be ready to answer questions about it and provide proof if requested. Putting your head underground will not make the facts go away.
Good luck