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DREAM2oo7 06-03-2008 09:17 AM

ok so I have a question...
 
What if your husband petitions for you to become resident, but he has an extensive juvenile and criminal background (DUI, in jail for 45 for tagging, speeding tickets, runaway...), can he still apply for you?

RahmanIV 06-03-2008 10:51 AM

Re: ok so I have a question...
 
The application process involves a background check of both the alien and the petitioner. As far as I know, the burden of moral character is placed on the alien and not the petitioner. Despite that, it may be a problem. Its best to talk to a qualified immigration lawyer.

On a side note, why would someone want to marry a person with such an extensive criminal background? I know love is unconditional but damn.....
I really hope you're not asking for yourself.

Youguysareawesome 06-03-2008 03:19 PM

Re: ok so I have a question...
 
It only matters if you're a criminal. He can do whatever he wants as long as it's not domestic assault. That was a recent change put in to protect you. If he has been convicted of domestic assault, he cannot sponsor you.

That's why he has to have a criminal background check too. You on the other hand better have a spotless record.

Obviously, do ask a lawyer and over at www.immigrate2us.net, most of them have gone through the I-130 process for marriage and would know.

I'm fairly certain he could have a murder on his record and still sponsor you as long as it wasn't domestic assault or a previous wife he killed. Just make sure your record is nice and clean.

Would your case be scrutinized by USCIS a little more closely because of his adult record ? Maybe, I really don't know.
Also, I wouldn't worry too much about the juvenile stuff if they're sealed. Juvenile records are sealed for most stuff but I don't know if it holds true for really serious stuff.

Youguysareawesome 06-03-2008 03:30 PM

Re: ok so I have a question...
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by RahmanIV (Post 102480)
On a side note, why would someone want to marry a person with such an extensive criminal background? I know love is unconditional but damn.....
I really hope you're not asking for yourself.

Dude Rahman, I know you mean well, but you're treading on dangerous territory.

We all break this rule sometimes but it's there for a reason.

Rule # 1 of friendships (or DREAMer buddies) = Don't bad mouth their significant other in front of them, it hurts your friend/dreamer more than if you had said it to their sigfig's face.

*For the record, I did not equate your boyfriend or fiance with a murderer, I just wanted to make the point that his background doesn't matter, yours does. I would definitely talk to a lawyer and over at www.immigrate2us.net though.

K-Man 06-03-2008 05:40 PM

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I think Rahman has a valid point, the interviewing agent could easily consider someone with arrest records to be capable of staging a marriage. They however focus most of the questions on the applicant, not the sponsor.

It would probably come down to the specific charges, DUI and speeding tickets are all negligent, as well as most of the misdemeanor charges. If he has any felony records though, that would probably be a big deal.

cadman 06-04-2008 12:27 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RahmanIV (Post 102480)
why would someone want to marry a person with such an extensive criminal background?

X10000000000 :shock:

DREAM2oo7 06-05-2008 01:09 AM

Re: ok so I have a question...
 
lol thanks for the replies guys, im obviously not asking for me it's my cousin. I dont know what the hell shes thinking but I guess its her choice.

I really thought a person with a bad record couldn't sponsor someone else and I was arguing about that with her, so I thought I'd ask to make sure.

cadman 06-05-2008 02:55 AM

Re: ok so I have a question...
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by DREAM2oo7 (Post 102569)
im obviously not asking for me it's my cousin.

^ Of course...http://www.websmileys.com/sm/happy/028.gif

Tasksgirl 06-26-2008 04:22 PM

Re: ok so I have a question...
 
Oh come on!! The record is not that bad.. so he tagged as a kid and ranaway once .. people can change you know .. lol

And no it doesn't matter what his record is at all.. they don't care about the USC apparently ..

Tell them to sign up over on www.immigrate2us.net..


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