DarkKiss

You are correct in that the directions for the I-129F refer to actions against your direct family. However, because you were convicted of assault against your ex-husband's lover, it would be a good idea for you to get certified copies of the event to ensure whether the language in the reports includes any suggestion of domestic violence. You may be free in this area, but not entirely clear, which is why I suggest you get copies of the arrest and court records in case the USCIS requests them from you.

Since IMBRA was enacted, the USCIS is extremely cautious toward petitioners with a history of criminal violence. Having any criminal case expunged does NOT remove the conviction, regardless of whether it's domestic violence or not. It just removes your case from public view and simple employer background checks. A general member of the public cannot view an expunged case, but, the FBI background check performed on all petitioners allows them to open an entire criminal history, which includes cases that have been expunged. Civil cases cannot be expunged.

Ok thanks. I do have a certified copy of the record of the court proceedings which indicate the language as Simple Assault and I will have it available on hand just in case, they ask for it. Thanks Again for your input.

I just re-read the instructions again and I still confirm that I did not commit any of the crimes listed. The instructions did not ask for just any crime but for specific crimes which Simple Assault was not one of them. It specifically asked for Domestic Violence. The fight I had with that person was a fight between to strangers! So again I ask you, do I need to worry about this.

1. You need a obtain certified copies of the police arrest report. This report will contain all the details of the arrest.

2. You need to obtain certified copies of the court record. This court record will list the details of the crime you were charged with, your plea, and final disposition of the case.

You pleaded NO CONTEST to this crime, so as far as your criminal record it will be on your record forever. You can petition to have that record expunged so that it's out of public view, but for the sake of immigration it will always be there, and always be considered a conviction.

It looks like you didn't bother to read page 3, item 3 of the instructions for the I-129F, which clearly state what crimes are considered. I suggest you read them carefully as it appears you have submitted in petition in which you improperly indicated that you HAVE NOT BEEN convicted of the listed crimes. You would do yourself a big favor to hire a criminal immigration attorney to assist you.

I did read the instructions on Page 3 and re-read the instructions on Page 3, and I answered correctly because it was NOT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ASSAULT. The act was Assault and it was not against my husband or anyone that I had cohabitated with. It was with a stranger who just happened to be sleeping with my husband. In the State of Texas Domestic Violence is defined as against someone who is your husband, roommate, girlfriend, boyfriend, partner etc. She was nothing to ME. She was my ex-husband's girlfriend. An assault can be expunged but a Domestic Violence Assault remains on your record indefinitely.

So here is the story. During my previous marriage, I found my husband was having an affair and I had a fight with the girl. I was never arrested. After a few weeks I started receiving mail from different attorneys in reference to my case (WHAT Case?). After further investigation, I discovered that the girl had filed charges against me for Assault. I hired an Attorney, paid a bondsman, turned myself into the police and was released immediately. I filed no contest in court and paid a fine and was released. I thought it was a done deal, but as I was returning from the Dominican Republic in January of this year , my passport was Flagged (Dont know Why) but anyway when the officer ran my passport he told me that the assault was still on my records and I would have to get a lawyer to remove it.

My question:

On the I-129F where they ask about any charges, etc, I entered NO in all boxes, because is was NOT domestic violence. I am the Petitioner. Do you guys think I will get an RFE? Thanks in Advance.

Welcome to VJ. Hope you have a smooth journey. Make sure you update your timeline so you can compare you cases to others.

Also, read the NOA2 Wiki Page for Dom Rep. to get a clear picture of what's next. The link is below in my signature.

Thanks for the information and the welcome!

I received it via text message today. SRC # assigned. Stated Form I-797 to follow in mail. Now the wait continues.

I emailed mine to him, had him print it, and sign it and date it with blue ink, then he DHL'd it back to me. Used blue ink to sign just a a precautionary measure.

Good information for people like me who has just begun the journey. Thanks for the "Heads Up"!!

Similar situation. Our package arrived on the 22nd, according to USPS tracking. We haven't heard yet.

It's so hard not to have any control. I think that is the worst part. Once the package is sent, it's all out of your hands.

Hope you hear soon!

Thanks same to you

Patience is the name of the game for you, from now on.

I'm digging in for the long haul. Thanks everyone!!!

Visa APROVADA !!!!! Thanking god every moment ! Dandole gracias a mi Papa Dios que nunca me desampara !!! Thanks VJ couldn't of had done it without y'all ! will post up our experience and how everything went ! :*

Congratulations!!!!

I sent our 129F packet via express mail on 2/24/2014. Using the USPS tracking number, it was received in Lewisville, TX and signed for at 11:30 a.m. on the 25th. I haven't received and email or text yet. Is it too early to be worried? How long does it take after it is received before they send you an email? How long after the email do you receive the NOA1? Thanks in advance.

Express mailed my I-129F Packet today. So begins the journey. Will keep everyone posted

1. Include passport stamps and photos of you two together as well.

2. The G-325A can be saved, after you entered all the information, in PDF format which can be emailed to be printed and signed. Its not exactly a copy since your fiancé will be printing out the original. Yes he will have to mail it back to you, since it needs an original signature.

3. The letter needs to be in ENGLISH. Your fiancé does not need to translate it to Spanish to sign, for you to turn around and re-translate it back to English. All your fiancé needs to do is sign a letter of intent that is written in English. Your letter of intent can be exactly as it is written in the example forms. Your fiancé needs to sign this and mail it back to you.

4. I don't know how much evidence you should include, but maybe include a variety of evidence to prove your relationship.

5. Yes a copy with the highlighted number will work. In reference to the calling card, is there any record that could link the local number to his personal number? In any case maybe you can write a note saying that the local number is what you called to call his personal number. I would go back as far as you have phone records.

Thanks Zedayn for the informaiton. Will keep you guys posted

Hello All:

So here is my Story. I am preparing to file for my Fiance who is from the Dominican Republic (D.R.)

Questions????

1. We met in person in January 2014 when I went to the D.R. to visit him. I have airline ticket boarding passes as evidence of departure and return portions of the trip. Will that be enough for evidence of meet in person requirement?

2. I filled out his G325a for him, and emailed it to him for him to sign and date and DHL it back to me. Will the fact that it is a copy,with his original signature, work or should I have DHL'd the original and have him sign that, then DHL that back to me? Just seems like a waste of money.

3. I emailed him a copy of the example form of Letter of Intent that I got from this site. He used that example and has prepared a letter of intent to marry in his own handwriting in Spanish. When he DHLs that back to me, I will be the one to have it translated into English over here in the U.S correct?.

4. How much evidence do I need to send to confirm the on-going relationship? We have lots of emails commencing from the beginning of our relationship in May 2013 until date. I filed those emails in folder, so when I open the folder, all of the items show as one-line items with a only a portion of the conversation visible. On those emails, can I just print the opened folder or do I need to open every email and print them out showing the content of each? Also how many emails do I need to send them.?

5. Phone Records. Sometimes I called directly from my cell to his cell of which ATT records show his personal number, but the majority of the time I used an international calling card where you call through a local number, put in the pin number, then call his number. When I used the calling card, only the local number shows up on my ATT bill. Can I just make copy of bill and highlight his number as well as the calling card number? How far do I need to go back with copies of the phone records?

Thanks in advance for your help.