QUESTION
If I want to marry my fiance but I have a drug felony and went to ptidom for 2 years, is that going to mess with his paper?
Asked on May 29th, 2013 on Immigration - Texas
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Adebola O. Asekun
For the most if you are a US citizen, your criminal history will not adversely affect your petition for your alien fiance or spouse. CIS' consideration is that the alien who is being sponsored should not have a criminal conviction that cannot be waived.
Answered on May 30th, 2013 at 10:37 PM
Immigration Attorney serving Atlanta, GA
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If you are a U.S. citizen you may file your petition for alien relative without any problem.
Answered on May 30th, 2013 at 9:34 AM
Criminal Defense Attorney serving Alhambra, CA
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Francis John Cowhig
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No. As long as he has a clean record and you do not have any convictions for domestic violence or child abuse, your criminal history will not affect his petition.
Answered on May 30th, 2013 at 9:34 AM
Immigration Law Attorney serving San Francisco, CA
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Generally USCIS is more interested in the criminal history of the prospective immigrant. Your drug conviction should not affect his ability to immigrate.
Answered on May 29th, 2013 at 9:51 PM
Civil Litigation Attorney serving New York, NY
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No, if you are a U.S. citizen, Immigration does not care about *your*criminal record; it is your fiance's criminal record and his record of immigration law violations that count.
Answered on May 29th, 2013 at 9:36 PM
Immigration and Naturalization Attorney serving San Diego, CA
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Not if you are the U.S. citizen.
Answered on May 29th, 2013 at 9:32 PM
Immigration Attorney serving Arlington, TX
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Your criminal record should not effect your I-130 petition for your spouse.
Answered on May 29th, 2013 at 9:25 PM