CR1 question

[Riggs 0]

Hi all,

I have a what probaly is a stupid question. Is the CR1 the same as the I-130, if so why two different numbers/names. If you apply for the I-130 then have you also applied for the CR1 or do you have to fill additional forms for the CR1 visa. I am confused by the two different numbers/names. From what I read it appears they are the same thing, but then why two different numbers?

Thank you for the help.

Steve

[canadian_wife 1,822]

The I-130 is the form you fill out. CR-1/IR1 is the visa you get if the petition is approved.

[I Miss Her 0]

Hi all,

I have a what probaly is a stupid question. Is the CR1 the same as the I-130, if so why two different numbers/names. If you apply for the I-130 then have you also applied for the CR1 or do you have to fill additional forms for the CR1 visa. I am confused by the two different numbers/names. From what I read it appears they are the same thing, but then why two different numbers?

Thank you for the help.

Steve

CR1 (Conditional Resident, category 1) is one of the visa classification symbols, for spouse of U.S. citizen and belongs to immediate relatives.

An USCIS form I-130 is use to petition an immediate relative (to establish their relationship) that allow immediate relatives of US citizens or permanent residents to immigrate into the US. A separate Form must be file for each eligible relative.

[kaffy 2]

Source: US Consulate Sydney

Immigration is a two-step process:

o First, the American citizen files a petition (Form I-130) to establish the relationship and the visa category. Forms I-130 and G-325A may be downloaded from the following website addresses: http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-130.pdf http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/g-325a.pdf All four pages of Form G-325A must be completed for each of the petitioner and the beneficiary.

o Second, the spouse of the American applies for a visa.

When the two steps are completed & approved, the beneficiary will be granted a CR1/IR1 category visa.

[Lars-N-Yenia 8]

Source: US Consulate Sydney

Immigration is a two-step process:

o First, the American citizen files a petition (Form I-130) to establish the relationship and the visa category. Forms I-130 and G-325A may be downloaded from the following website addresses: http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-130.pdf http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/g-325a.pdf All four pages of Form G-325A must be completed for each of the petitioner and the beneficiary.

o Second, the spouse of the American applies for a visa.

When the two steps are completed & approved, the beneficiary will be granted a CR1/IR1 category visa.

after an I-130 (CR1) is approved it is forwarded to NVC (national visa center) where the AOS (I-864) and immigrant visa application (DS-230) are sent in by the petitioner and beneficiary...once that step is satisfied and complete, the process moves forward to the embassy where the intending immigrant attends an interview...after the interview there are 3 things that can happen...1-visa is approved....2-visa is denied...3-AP (administrative processing) required which has 2 outcomes as well...1-approved...2-denied...good luck to all