when does the CR1 expire?

[new orleans bound 0]

I was just wondering if some one knows the answer to this question. My file is in DHS hell and I have no idea when it will ever surface. So lets say that I have to resubmit the whole application again. When does it expire so I can begin the process again without the useless expensive lawyer. Thanks

[yabasta 0]

I was just wondering if some one knows the answer to this question. My file is in DHS hell and I have no idea when it will ever surface. So lets say that I have to resubmit the whole application again. When does it expire so I can begin the process again without the useless expensive lawyer. Thanks

Not sure what you mean but the CR1 is i bleive valid for 6 months after being issued so i assume if your visa has been issued then you have 6 months before you can resubmit an application. Not sure if this is what you mean but i figured i would try and help.

[Tim and Bethanie 1]

It is my understanding as long as your process is still active, the petition is still valid. Hopefully others will come along soon, it's still early.

[Yodrak 7]

new orleans bound,

Like yabasta I'm not sure what you're asking. You don't have your visa yet, so what is your concern about it expiring?

Meanwhile, your I-130 petition has been approved and is at the NVC, so what is the "DHS hell" you mention?

Yodrak

I was just wondering if some one knows the answer to this question. My file is in DHS hell and I have no idea when it will ever surface. So lets say that I have to resubmit the whole application again. When does it expire so I can begin the process again without the useless expensive lawyer. Thanks

Edited June 26, 2006 by Yodrak

[new orleans bound 0]

Yes, my CR1 application has been approved. BUT my visa has been denied because the consulate is researching all my previous TN visas, when I worked in the states. Therefore, my question is, although my CR1 was approved, but I have no visa so how long is the application(CR1 paperwork that I filed in Texas) valid for?

With an approved application I was under the impression that that paperwork alone was valid for 1 year from the time it got approved at the processing center and sent to the National Visa Center. So is the approved application good for a year, two, less than that. That's what I'm asking and need to know.

Yodrak-DHS hell means that the Department of Homeland Security is now responsible for researching 6 years of my one year TN visas. I call it hell because I can't get a straight answer on how long it's going to take them to go throught them all and get back with an approval on my visa.

[Yodrak 7]

new orleans bound,

You still seem to be confused - your CR1 immigrant visa application has not been approved. You say so yourself, in between saying that it has been approved.

I understand your reference to the DHS now. I don't disagree that it's hell for you, but the fact of the matter is that the DHS can't tell you how long their investigation is going to take because they don't know the answer and won't know until they've finished the job.

Yodrak

Yes, my CR1 application has been approved. BUT my visa has been denied because the consulate is researching all my previous TN visas, when I worked in the states. Therefore, my question is, although my CR1 was approved, but I have no visa so how long is the application(CR1 paperwork that I filed in Texas) valid for?

With an approved application I was under the impression that that paperwork alone was valid for 1 year from the time it got approved at the processing center and sent to the National Visa Center. So is the approved application good for a year, two, less than that. That's what I'm asking and need to know.

Yodrak-DHS hell means that the Department of Homeland Security is now responsible for researching 6 years of my one year TN visas. I call it hell because I can't get a straight answer on how long it's going to take them to go throught them all and get back with an approval on my visa.

Edited June 27, 2006 by Yodrak

[joej 0]

I think the OP is saying that the I-130 for the Cr1 was approved by USCIS then the Cr1 denied at the CO. At least that is my take on it by looking at the timeline.

New Orleans bound, Sorry to hear of the long wait. It sounds like a nightmare. I don't think the I-130 will expire while your case is being investigated.

new orleans bound,

You still seem to be confused - your CR1 immigrant visa application has not been approved. You say so yourself, in between saying that it has been approved.

I understand your reference to the DHS now. I don't disagree that it's hell for you, but the fact of the matter is that the DHS can't tell you how long their investigation is going to take because they don't know the answer and won't know until they've finished the job.

Yodrak

Yes, my CR1 application has been approved. BUT my visa has been denied because the consulate is researching all my previous TN visas, when I worked in the states. Therefore, my question is, although my CR1 was approved, but I have no visa so how long is the application(CR1 paperwork that I filed in Texas) valid for?

With an approved application I was under the impression that that paperwork alone was valid for 1 year from the time it got approved at the processing center and sent to the National Visa Center. So is the approved application good for a year, two, less than that. That's what I'm asking and need to know.

Yodrak-DHS hell means that the Department of Homeland Security is now responsible for researching 6 years of my one year TN visas. I call it hell because I can't get a straight answer on how long it's going to take them to go throught them all and get back with an approval on my visa.

[new orleans bound 0]

I didn't realize I was that confusing Yodrak. I was refering to all my application as the CR1 and I should have probably separated it out. My inital paper has been approved, meaning The I-130 application. The application is separte from the visa CR1. It's the application the the consulate needs in oder to grant one a visa, therefore I have an approved applcation but no visa.

And Joej thanks for answering my question. What I understand is that while the DHS is still reviewing my application, it remains valid. Meaning I don't need to resubmit another I-130 to Texas again Untill a decision has been reached.

[Yodrak 7]

new orleans bound,

You have an approved petition, which qualifies you to submit a visa application.

You have a visa application that is pending while an issue that is material to your case is in DHS purgatory.

One doesn't score touchdowns in basball.

Yodrak

I didn't realize I was that confusing Yodrak. I was refering to all my application as the CR1 and I should have probably separated it out. My inital paper has been approved, meaning The I-130 application. The application is separte from the visa CR1. It's the application the the consulate needs in oder to grant one a visa, therefore I have an approved applcation but no visa.

And Joej thanks for answering my question. What I understand is that while the DHS is still reviewing my application, it remains valid. Meaning I don't need to resubmit another I-130 to Texas again Untill a decision has been reached.

[new orleans bound 0]

Yodrak,

You are correct. I have an approved petition. And that's all I have. I was really worried that I'd have to resubmit all the paperwork again if that petiton expired. Seeing that there's not a lot of people in my shoes, I posted to get answers. I tried editing my post but I seem to get kicked out of that function, I didn't mean to sound bitchy. I guess it all comes down to presentation.

here's the edited post

Yodrak, I didn't realize I was that confusing. I see that when I was refering to my application as the CR1, I should have probably separated it and said the inital paper has been approved, meaning my I-130 petition. It's the application( petition) the the consulate needs in oder to grant me a visa, therefore I have an approved application but no visa. And that's what I needed to know, if there was an expiration on the I-130 petition. And Joej, thanks for answering my question. What I understand is that while the DHS is still reviewing my application, it remains valid. Meaning I don't need to resubmit another I-130 to Texas again, untill a decision has been reached concerning an approval or a denial of my visa