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Sure seems like there is nothing for them to ask for more than that. Since there is nothing on the FBI history report for them to inquire about. If by some strange reason there is, the answer is simply what you stated: There is no record because it was completely expunged by the state. The state doesn't even have a record of it. It is as the FBI history shows. as if it never happened. Good Luck

I put it on my 129F and went to the local court where it was to get the record which was a requirement for the 129F as you know. The 129F states to list any arrests even if they were expunged. The Philippine government is asking for a National police report which for the US would be The FBI history. You stated there is no record of your arrest in the FBI files. So, it seems to me that you just supply your FBI background check and there is no reason to mention it.

I found this forum searching for info on CFO and whether a "police background check and freedom to marry certificate" were required. There was some conflicting info and I said once my Fiance' went through the CFO in Manila I would start a thread and explain her experience. Especially regarding the FBI background check In a nutshell. It is now a requirement to provide a criminal background check. I also made an affidavit that I was free to marry but that was not asked for by the interviewer. This was her experience: She was notified she could pick up her visa & passport 09/15/2025 She went into Manila early the next day and picked it up. Once she had it she could go online and sign up for the CFO. There were many spots open and she was able to sign up for the very next day She arrived at 0640 and only 1 other person was there ahead of her. At 0700 there were only 3 people including her Registration was 0700-0830 Seminar was 0900-1030 Interviews went from 1100-1300 She was told they would be taken in the order they registered that morning but for some reason she was literally the last person interviewed. The interviewer was a woman. The conversation was in Tagalog and some English. After exchanging pleasantries her first question was literally about the FBI background check. She even used the term FBI She asked " Can you give me the documents of FBI" That's how she phrased it. I had a DUI in 1999 and the interviewer then asked for my court documents on that She then asked for a copy of my Passport Bio page. Then my fiance's Cenomar (Certificate of No Marriage Record) Then she asked for my fiance's passport Then she asked to see proof of relationship which my Fiance had a great deal of in photos and receipts etc The interviewer gave these a cursory look only. Spent less time on it than reading my FBI report. Then she started asking more basic questions " How did you meet? " How many weeks did he vacation here?" " What is his job" " What did he study in college?" The interviewer at some point asked for my " 1040" My fiance couldn't find it in her records because I had given her The IRS transcripts and she was being literal searching for the 1040 in her document files. The interviewer than asked other questions and ignored my financial info which surprised me Other questions asked: " What would you do if you need help?" " What to do in the US incase of an emergency and have problems? " Who would you contact to ask for help?" She answered that she would call 911 and go to the nearest Philippine Embassy if need be. In the seminar they told her that and to contact the CFO but she forgot to say the CFO part and the interviewer was okay with her answer "What are your future plans together?" After that, the interviewer told my fiance " Congratulations" 'That was it and she was emailed her CFO immediately and is now free to travel here. As stated earlier the main reason for this thread was to discuss if an FBI background check is required now and since it was literally the first question asked I'd say it is required In earlier threads it has been discussed how to get it but I will just give the basics for anyone reading this thread in the future and wanting to know. The FBI calls them Identity History Summary Checks. I'm not going to be too specific because things can change but here are the basics: Google for FBI background checks and make sure you click on an actual FBI website NOT some private google sponsored ad. Here's a link to the FBI FAQ on background checks. https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/more-fbi-services-and-information/identity-history-summary-checks/identity-history-summary-checks-faqs If you do the electronic method you will get it much faster. For me it was within an hour of the fingerprints. I got fingerprints scanned at the Post office. The FBI website has a link to search for Post offices near you that supply this service. Good Luck to all!

I for one am happy they are making it harder. 6/10 to pass is ridiculous

That's a nice way of stating it. Hope he listens OP, You need to calm yourself down or you will make things worse. As far as accounts go: Generally speaking you can not add your spouse to financial accounts. They need to close and transfer to a new account You can add her as a beneficiary. Some institutions require a social security #. Others do not. You can also check with your credit cards and get her on them as an authorised user. This is a good idea anyway because it helps establish her credit history time in the US. The credit bureaus then consider her having the account as long as you have had it I've been told Something else that might add to the proof is to see if your state allows you to add her name to the registration of your automobile. I would also look into opening a small Life Insurance policy with her as beneficiary and of course if your job offers that or any other benefits to get her name on anything you can as a beneficiary.

100% Part of the reason OP should supply all information requested is to make it easier to understand the situation and to then get better advice. Another part is for the people coming here for information so they can learn. I find it annoying how often these threads require numerous questions before the OP gives the whole story. IMO it might be helpful for future OPs before posting your question look at other threads and the basic info that seems to ALWAYS be asked. After you post your new thread read all the answers submitted in a day and answer them all in one response because you can only reply to 5 per day Just my 2 cents

Nothing wrong withsomeone loving their country. Japan is a wonderful country too. To each his own. I am no visa expert but I have experience as an intel officer in the marines and understand interrogation. Others have said " Don't lie" because telling the truth is easier. Just like cops they are trained to pick up on odd responses, body language etc. People understand wanting to do everything for your kids. You said you have an immigration attorney so I'd certainly ask him what's the best thing to do. Seems to me others have said to stagger the time away versus in the US and that seems like a good idea but your attorney should know for sure. My suggestion is to answer simply the questions when she comes into the US: "Purpose of your visit?" " My kids are American citizens and are going to go to school in America so I want to help them settle in and visit with my in laws." Period.

You go online to the FBI website and fill it out. Pay them $18 then you pick an approved " Third party" fingerprint place that scans finger prints The Post office has various locations that do it and you can find them on a zipcode search right on the FBI website. I called to confirm they do it and hours and whether I needed an appointment. You print out an email from the FBI with a barcode and bring that. They look at your ID, scan the bar code, scan your fingerprints and you pay them $50. The sanner sends it directly into the FBI Then they send you an email when it's ready and you go back online and download it

Since this is for the Philippine government I don't think they care what kind of visa it is about. It's part of the CFO process. Sad there aren't more people on this site that went through this recently and posting their experience. Supposedly they are asking for it more now than ever before. If you have things on your record I would think it would be a red flag if you don't supply it. Like you were trying to hide your past from her Part of the CFO is to make sure she knows about you and your history She only has to give it to them if they ask for it. So what can happen if you get it or if you don't? 1) If you don't get it and if they don't ask for it: you saved yourself some time & $68 2) If you don't get it and they ask for it she will most likely be delayed. She will have to go home and you will then have to get it and then she will have to go back for the interview again. I decided to get it and not take the chance

My Fiance said in her chat group that the girls say it is now a requirement. I decided to get it. Not hard to do Go on the FBI website and search for criminal history background check You can fill it all out online and pay with a credit card $18. they then send you an email with a PIN you will need. Then pick a fingerprint place that scans. US Post Offices have some locations. They have a zip code search feature on the FBI link. Mine was 22 miles from me You need to print out a barcode from an email the FBI sends you and bring that as well as ID Fill out instructions, Follow the procedure for the local post office you will use ( I called to confirm) Some require appointments, some have special hours Mine did not. Just show up during business hours. Costs $50 I had my background pdf within an hour. They state on the website it can take up to 15 days for online, A lot longer if you mail it So it was easy doing it electronically Total Cost $68

I decided to do the FBI history Went on line to the FBI website. Easy to do. Fill out the online information and pay them $18. They send you an email with a PIN to access your account and then pick a " Third party" source for fingerprints. The FBI sends you an email with a barcode after you pay and you bring that Some post offices do it. They have a search by zipcode feature and I found a post office 22 miles from me. Took the time off today and drove there. Very Easy. Cost $50 They scan your barcode, scan your fingerprints and send them automatically to the FBI My receipt was 12:53PM today and I got an email from the FBI @ 1:45PM that it was ready. less than an hour later Only thing that has gone quickly in this entire process LOL I logged back on the FBI website with the same PIN and there it was . Downloaded the pdf and then sent it to my fiance. Total cost $68 After her CFO I will post a thread about her experience if she was asked for it or not.

As I posted earlier My Fiance had her interview 07/01/2025 and they didn't ask for the 134 either. But if she didn't have it and they asked....... She will also need the financial documents for her CFO I'm told Now, whether I should get the FBI clearance or not is my next question. I'm leaning towards getting it to be on the safe side

That’s exactly what I told my fiancé this morning 🤣

Just thought I'd let everyone know, My Fiance' went for her Interview 07/01/2025 in Manila and the interviewer did not ask for the 134 Kind of annoyed me to be honest LOL