howieg
English expat in the USA
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English
Lives in Port Charlotte FL
Registration: 01 February 2011
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Moving to America with a criminal record by kiki_c
Hi all, Would really appreciate any advice or information any one can offer me. I have a criminal record following an argument with my ex partner 10 years ago. During the argument I crashed my car, I was charged with common assault and driving ...
Actually the 601 waiver is necessary if you have police records. People online seem to be very negative about it but I found it very simple and the USCIS very helpful. Read More
Moving to America with a criminal record by kiki_c
Hi all, Would really appreciate any advice or information any one can offer me. I have a criminal record following an argument with my ex partner 10 years ago. During the argument I crashed my car, I was charged with common assault and driving ...
Hi In my experience it's not difficult to get a US marriage based greencard with a UK criminal record. (I had 12 convictions including ABH, weed, shoplifting and Eco protest related charges) The good news is the 601 waiver is to help you get ... Read More
green card & criminal record by howieg
I am applying for a marriage based Green Card. I have a minor criminal record in the UK so my question is do I need to submit form I-601? (I am doing the paperwork myself) Does any criminal history make one inadmissable? The (sad) details of the ...
I don't know much about this but it seems to avoid separation easier to come to USA on a tourist visa then apply for I-485 adjustment here within the months. The I-485 has sub forms so the applicant can work I-765 and travel overseas I-131 ... Read More
green card & criminal record by howieg
I am applying for a marriage based Green Card. I have a minor criminal record in the UK so my question is do I need to submit form I-601? (I am doing the paperwork myself) Does any criminal history make one inadmissable? The (sad) details of the ...
Hi US-UKinlove The certificates are not difficult to get and the UK people were helpful,for me over 20 years some court records were lost so they they just replied "unobtainable" which the USCIS accepted. I had to contact 4 Police counties ... Read More
green card & criminal record by howieg
I am applying for a marriage based Green Card. I have a minor criminal record in the UK so my question is do I need to submit form I-601? (I am doing the paperwork myself) Does any criminal history make one inadmissable? The (sad) details of the ...
Nikky Sorry to hear about your hassle, I can't give any "expert" advice,only relay my personal experience which was that for me the waiver process was suprisingly easy and the USCIS agent in Tampa was very encouraging and "on my ... Read More
green card & criminal record by howieg
I am applying for a marriage based Green Card. I have a minor criminal record in the UK so my question is do I need to submit form I-601? (I am doing the paperwork myself) Does any criminal history make one inadmissable? The (sad) details of the ...
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green card & criminal record by howieg
I am applying for a marriage based Green Card. I have a minor criminal record in the UK so my question is do I need to submit form I-601? (I am doing the paperwork myself) Does any criminal history make one inadmissable? The (sad) details of the ...
That great news and it is so important to stay positive and have faith ! The Lord sometimes gives us challenges just so we have to completely turn to Him and remember who is really in charge of everything. Yah sustains all life yet He cares about ... Read More
green card & criminal record by howieg
I am applying for a marriage based Green Card. I have a minor criminal record in the UK so my question is do I need to submit form I-601? (I am doing the paperwork myself) Does any criminal history make one inadmissable? The (sad) details of the ...
Hi everyone Hi everyone & thanks for the advice especially Elvatokolo. My greencard finally arrived back in May ! So there is hope for people with previous minor convictions ! The whole process took two years and three months but that included 4 ... Read More
green card & criminal record by howieg
I am applying for a marriage based Green Card. I have a minor criminal record in the UK so my question is do I need to submit form I-601? (I am doing the paperwork myself) Does any criminal history make one inadmissable? The (sad) details of the ...
green card & criminal record by howieg
I am applying for a marriage based Green Card. I have a minor criminal record in the UK so my question is do I need to submit form I-601? (I am doing the paperwork myself) Does any criminal history make one inadmissable? The (sad) details of the ...
Hi everyone My greencard finally arrived! So there is hope for people with previous minor convictions ! The whole process took two years and three months but that included 4 RFE's ! I found the USCIS agent very friendly and encouraging and it was ... Read More
green card & criminal record by howieg
I am applying for a marriage based Green Card. I have a minor criminal record in the UK so my question is do I need to submit form I-601? (I am doing the paperwork myself) Does any criminal history make one inadmissable? The (sad) details of the ...
Hi everyone , just to give an update and some advice that seemed to really help my case. I did the 601 waiver and am still waiting a year later, though the USCIS agent was very optimistic and put my mind at rest as I was thinking it was all over ... Read More
green card & criminal record by howieg
I am applying for a marriage based Green Card. I have a minor criminal record in the UK so my question is do I need to submit form I-601? (I am doing the paperwork myself) Does any criminal history make one inadmissable? The (sad) details of the ...
ok , thanks Elvatoloko ! this is more complicated than I thought . Read More
green card & criminal record by howieg
I am applying for a marriage based Green Card. I have a minor criminal record in the UK so my question is do I need to submit form I-601? (I am doing the paperwork myself) Does any criminal history make one inadmissable? The (sad) details of the ...
If I filed without the i-601 would they just ask for it to be added or would that mean a denial? I'm not sure I can constitute "extreme hardship" without lying. Thanks again Read More
green card & criminal record by howieg
I am applying for a marriage based Green Card. I have a minor criminal record in the UK so my question is do I need to submit form I-601? (I am doing the paperwork myself) Does any criminal history make one inadmissable? The (sad) details of the ...
Thanks Elvatoloko I appreciate the advice.Just so I know , can you tell me where you're getting the info that the waiver is mandatory ? On the i- 485 it just says to give details of any crimes. The extra $545 is another hurdle . Thanks Read More
green card & criminal record by howieg
I am applying for a marriage based Green Card. I have a minor criminal record in the UK so my question is do I need to submit form I-601? (I am doing the paperwork myself) Does any criminal history make one inadmissable? The (sad) details of the ...
Thanks for the reply , I am still optimistic however about applying without the waiver because the amount of cannabis was only 3-4 gram ( 1 joint) I have just received the accurate police record ,so heres the grim details- Criminal damage - ... Read More