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Can someone's parent's criminal record affect their ability to get a visa?
Asked on Jul 10th, 2012 on Immigration - Texas
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My fiance is about to apply to a U.S. visa, yet his father is in jail. Do you think that his father's criminal charges will affect his chances for acceptance?
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Immigration Law Attorney serving Los Angeles, CA
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Law Offices of Alan R. Diamante APLC
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No.
Answered on May 29th, 2013 at 1:09 AM
No, it will not. Please let me know if you have any additional questions or how I can be of further assistance to you in this matter.
Answered on Aug 07th, 2012 at 3:43 PM
A parent's criminal activity will not reflect on a foreign national's ability to receive a visa.
Answered on Aug 07th, 2012 at 1:06 PM
The answer is "no." If your finace has no criminal history then he will be able to be found admissible to the U.S. Your fiance's fathers criminal history will not effect him. That's the simple answer given the bare facts below. As always, it's best to contact an immigration lawyer.
Answered on Aug 07th, 2012 at 11:46 AM
Criminal Defense Attorney serving Alhambra, CA
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No, it is your fiance's criminal record, if any, that matter. The criminal record of his parents will not affect his visa application, unless he was somehow involved in his parent's criminal activity.
Answered on Aug 06th, 2012 at 9:39 PM
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Sheppard Mullin
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No unless she is related to the crime.
Answered on Aug 06th, 2012 at 9:04 PM
No, the charges against his father will not affect his ability to obtain a visa.
Answered on Aug 03rd, 2012 at 11:29 PM
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It depends. What crime was the father arrested or convicted of.
Answered on Aug 03rd, 2012 at 11:13 PM