Petitioner's Criminal History and the United States Visa Process

The following article briefly discusses the ramifications of a petitioner's criminal

background on a US Immigration petition submitted on behalf of a foreign fiance, fiancee, or spouse.In the past, a petitioner's criminal history had little, if any, impact upon their ability to petition for US Immigration benefits. At the time of this posting, this is no longer the case as an individual's criminal history might have a substantial, and possibly detrimental, affect upon an individual's ability to file for immigration benefits on behalf of another person, particularly an alien fiance.Under the provisions of relatively recently enacted legislation such as the International Marriage Broker Regulation Act (IMBRA) as well as the Adam Walsh Child Protection Act those with prior criminal convictions may not be able to file a petition for a United States visa on behalf of a loved one. That being said, those who are hindered by this may be permitted to receive a waiver of this restriction from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). In recent years the United States federal government seems to have taken an increasingly "tough line" against those whom they perceive to be unfit to act as a petitioners.Those persons seeking a k1 visa for an alien fiance must answer specific questions about criminal history on the I-129f petition form. Answering these questions dishonestly may lead to serious sanctions. Thus, those who wish to submit a petition for American Immigration privileges would be prudent to note that candor is required. That said, those with a criminal record who are thinking of filing for American visa benefits may find assistance of counsel advantageous because an attorney experienced in Immigration matters can provide insights that the prospective petitioner may not be aware of. The National Visa Center (NVC) as well as USCIS are required to conduct clearances in relation to visa petitions and applications. USCIS often conducts criminal background checks on visa petitioners while the NVC is generally tasked with conducting security clearances on potential immigrants. If a prior criminal conviction is on either the petitioner's or beneficiary's record, then it is highly probable that either USCIS or NVC will find it.It is not a prudent strategy to lie to officials of the US government. That being said, some information about one's criminal history may not be relevant for Immigration purposes while information that may not seem material at first blush might actually require disclosure. As stated previously, assistance from a licensed lawyer from the USA may be an advantage for many who are worried about past infractions disrupting the processing of a pending visa petition.

Petitioner's Criminal History and the United States Visa Process

By: Ben Hart

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