#Curious to know this Process#

[Lovie Lovie 9]

Hello VJ Family!

I'm here to ask a question about CR-1 process, according to someone on this forum who says if you were married over 2 years you will get a different visa apart from the couple that got married under 2 years then my question is that those that mean if they have been married for 2 years before there Interview or before the application was submitted to USCIS? I need some enlightenment on this.

Thank you!

[britishdakota 18]

It is based on the length of marriage at the point of entry, although some people have trouble if their anniversary was between the interview and entry.

Under 2 years marriage (CR1) you get a conditional green-card and have to apply for removal of conditions. Over 2 years marriage (IR1) you don't need to remove conditions although the green-card itself needs to be renewed every 10 years.

Edited July 14, 2014 by britishdakota

[Ryan H 3,810]

Moved from Progress Reports to Process & Procedures.

[onye uwaoma 131]

If you're already married for 2yrs and above by the time you arrived at the U.S boarder, you'll be issued a 10yr greencard. It doesn't matter what was stamped on your visa. Just within days or a few weeks after you have settled here, your 1oyr greencard will arrive in mail to you in your address. Hope this help?

[Lovie Lovie 9]

Thank you very much onye uwaoma that is what I was so curious to know.

Thank you britishdakota and Ryan H

[Boggy1974 124]

Everything said below is correct, except the OP must pay the $165 uscis GC processing/production fee to be able to receive the GC in the mail.

If they don't pay the fee and the one year stamp expires, then s/he will be on their own and without a physical GC.

If you're already married for 2yrs and above by the time you arrived at the U.S boarder, you'll be issued a 10yr greencard. It doesn't matter what was stamped on your visa. Just within days or a few weeks after you have settled here, your 1oyr greencard will arrive in mail to you in your address. Hope this help?

Edited July 15, 2014 by Boggy1974

[J&N071213 57]

Hello, what would happen if the second anniversary is between interview and entry? Would the condition be removed or would they just have to wait until the anniversary since you have to remove conditions 90 days prior to the anniversary?

Thanks everyone

[dwheels76 5,466]

Hello, what would happen if the second anniversary is between interview and entry? Would the condition be removed or would they just have to wait until the anniversary since you have to remove conditions 90 days prior to the anniversary?

Thanks everyone

Its the date when you POE. So if your anniversary was after interview and you entered the US after your anniversary you get the 10 year card.

It's about the POE. Just have marriage certificate in hand and remind the CBP when you enter the US so they can update their data

[J&N071213 57]

Thank ypu dwheels76

[onye uwaoma 131]

That's correct but I have seen people who do not have to prove anything at the boarder and received their 10yr greencard. If you have received the visa when your marriage a little less than 2yrs you can wait until you mark the second anniversary before coming to the U.S; but make sure you travel within 6months you received the visa. Good luck!

[Lovie Lovie 9]

Thank you Boggy do we have to make the payment right before Interview or we can do that when I get there?

Everything said below is correct, except the OP must pay the $165 uscis GC processing/production fee to be able to receive the GC in the mail.
If they don't pay the fee and the one year stamp expires, then s/he will be on their own and without a physical GC.

[Boggy1974 124]

Lovie, make the payment as soon after you enter US.

I made the payment the day after my spouse entered. She received her GC exactly 2months later.

Good luck!

[Lovie Lovie 9]

Thank you sooooo much BOGGY I really appreciate.

Lovie, make the payment as soon after you enter US.
I made the payment the day after my spouse entered. She received her GC exactly 2months later.

Good luck!

[Lakehouse 293]

Thank you Boggy do we have to make the payment right before Interview or we can do that when I get there?

The GC payment happens after the interview. I received the information on how to proceed someone at the interview.

The paperwork I received stated to pay the visa fee prior to entry to the US, but I've heard of some people here paying it afterwards. The sooner you pay, the sooner the GC will arrive though:)