Visa approved aftr 10 months, visa good for 12 months--whha?

[baylily 0]

So we got the visa, but it expires in 12 months. Seems insane since we had to wait 10 months to receieve it! In any event, what is the next step after this DCF visa?

Thanks!

[kzielu 1,149]

So we got the visa, but it expires in 12 months. Seems insane since we had to wait 10 months to receieve it! In any event, what is the next step after this DCF visa?

Thanks!

Nothing insane about it - this is immigant visa so the assumption is you want to immigrate, 12 months is more than enough to do it. Next step is to move to US...

[milimelo 4,479]

Nothing insane about it - this is immigant visa so the assumption is you want to immigrate, 12 months is more than enough to do it. Next step is to move to US...

Actually no, it should've been issued with expiration date 6 months from date of issuance. Once activated, stamp turns it into I-551 on temporary basis for 12 months or until your real green card is produced.

[baylily 0]

Actually no, it should've been issued with expiration date 6 months from date of issuance. Once activated, stamp turns it into I-551 on temporary basis for 12 months or until your real green card is produced.

Oh okay, I understand, I was comparing it to my visa when I moved to the UK. I had 6 months to travel to the UK, but the visa itself was good for 3 years before having to apply for ILR. Is the Indefinite Leave to Remain the same as a green card? After he moves, should we start applying for a green card then? Is there a waiting period, or can you start this immediately after landing?

[milimelo 4,479]

Oh okay, I understand, I was comparing it to my visa when I moved to the UK. I had 6 months to travel to the UK, but the visa itself was good for 3 years before having to apply for ILR. Is the Indefinite Leave to Remain the same as a green card? After he moves, should we start applying for a green card then? Is there a waiting period, or can you start this immediately after landing?

No, you did DCF and he received CR-1 visa (married under 2 yrs) or IR-1 visa (married over 2 years).

Once he activates his visa by entering the country, the stamped visa turns into a temp green card so he can start working the next day - stamp is good for a year from the date of admission to the US. The real, plastic green card will arrive shortly after - allow up to 3 months.

IF it is a 2-year green card, you will have to remove conditions on his residence 90 days before the 2nd anniversary of the green card (residency, not your wedding anniversary). IF it is a 10-year card, no action required until 3 yrs minus 90 days from entering the US - that's the earlies he can apply for naturalizaiton if he so chooses.