Medical Professionals Immigrating from Cuba (CR1 Visa)

[calygirl75 12]

Hello, I thought I'd check in and update those in the Cuba portal who were wondering about the CR1 visa process for medical professionals post the Jan 2013 (Cuban Immigration) law changes. As promised, I'm updating those wondering if this is possible without encountering all the "red tape". Prior to this date it had been fully understood that if you married or you were engaged to a Cuban citizen and petitioned him/her to exit the country, that it would be a long wait (possibly years).

My husband and I were very concerned about this even though the law changed and he was told by the hospital that these travel restrictions had eased. By my signature you can see the process that we went through this year and now he is here. Yay! The day after his visa approval, he drafted his letter of resignation. It was very clear that he was requesting "la baja" due to him leaving to be with his wife and that he was willing to provide them with a 2 week notice. Within 3 days he had obtained the necessary signatures. They set his final day at work, etc. Once he had his visa in hand, he purchased his plane ticket. He left Jose Marti airport with all of his degress in hand. He was asked to show them while they screend his bags. They asked him what his ocupation was which he responded too and that was it. No delays. Thank you and have a great trip.

So hope this helps anyone else that is also in this process and is wondering if they have eased up... so far it appears that they have.