When CR1 is approved

[amy83 0]

Hello.

When CR1 is approved, do I have to move to the US immediately? Or do I have some sort of grace period?? Since we are unsure about how long the visa process will take, Im considering taking on some contract work here in canada, and its possible that once the CR-1 visa is approved, I may not be ready immediately to move to US with my husband. Would we still be able to continue travelling back and forth for visits?

[trailmix 77]

Hello.

When CR1 is approved, do I have to move to the US immediately? Or do I have some sort of grace period?? Since we are unsure about how long the visa process will take, Im considering taking on some contract work here in canada, and its possible that once the CR-1 visa is approved, I may not be ready immediately to move to US with my husband. Would we still be able to continue travelling back and forth for visits?

Sure you can travel for visits.

Assuming your passport is still valid for at least 6 months when you receive your visa - you have 6 months to enter the U.S.

Edited May 15, 2009 by trailmix

[imaisha 0]

hrm... i thought cr1 was a single entry visa- meaning once you go in, that's it you're a permanent resident. you can still go back to canada as long as you're not breaking the out of the country for too long rules. i think if you're going to be gone more than 1 year you'll need a reentry permit? i think that's it. not positive though. and you'll have to think about the time away if you're going to be applying to remove conditions or for citizenship, which have limits on that.

Edited May 15, 2009 by imaisha

[trailmix 77]

Yes the CR1 is a single entry visa - but I don't see that as an issue for the OP.

She enters the u.s., she uses her visa, she is now a permanent resident and can move freely between the U.S. and Canada.

[moni_calla 0]

You can also request an extension but it has to be approved before the six months expires.