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Poll: How did you file the IR-1/CR-1 Spouse Visa

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N-o-l-a Grand Master

N-o-l-a   7,167

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hey fred,

not sure I understand the part "to allow your spouse to stay?". once you get your ir1/cr1 visa your spouse comes and becomes a permanent resident. its not a temporary thing.

this was our 2nd time around. first time we went the k1 route without a lawyer. we canceled that once i understood potential pension loss so we both agreed it best i remain working for a wee bit long to max the pension. a smart decision. then we got married and filed the ir1/cr1. problems occurred at uscis and after 8 months and 3 transfers later we hired a lawyer just to be sure we weren't getting a run around. after continuous info-pass appts and the lawyer doing a lot of nudging we were able to make some headway with our case. did we need her? not really as i'm sure we could have done all that she could with the expertise available here on VJ but she did help with nudging at the field office. she was persistent yet pleasant and we think it was because of her that we got our case expedited. we could have waited over a year for our NOA2 the way they were moving. turns out there was nothing of the canceled k1 in our files and thus we had to an interview at the uscis field office.

We also cancelled a K1 in process and had USCIS errors and were able to get an expedite on the basis of them (we got to DCF in a non-DCF country). No lawyer needed and it was a little over 5 months from filing to visa in hand.

3/2/18  E-filed N-400 under 5 year rule

3/26/18 Biometrics

7/2019-12/2019 (Yes, 16- 21 months) Estimated time to interview MSP office.

 

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poolbruce Enthusiast

poolbruce   22

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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like most I did it myself and saved loads of money and time. Just read closely, don't lie and DO NOT try to stress yourself out. We are married almost 2 years and are very happy here in Ohio


like most I did it myself and saved loads of money and time. Just read closely, don't lie and DO NOT try to stress yourself out. We are married almost 2 years and are very happy here in Ohio

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mrs thb   331

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Canada
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We also cancelled a K1 in process and had USCIS errors and were able to get an expedite on the basis of them (we got to DCF in a non-DCF country). No lawyer needed and it was a little over 5 months from filing to visa in hand.

interesting...i have pm'ed you



USCIS
30 Jan 2014 - Sent I-130
03 Feb 2014- NOA1
10 months of bologna, we cannot believe this, nor will you if you knew
02 Dec 2014- NOA2

NVC
30-Dec 2014 case received
10-Feb 2015 case and iin # assigned
10-Feb 2015 completed ds 261
11-Feb 2015 paid AOS fee
11-Feb 2015 welcome letter rec'd
15-Feb 2015 emailed AOS & IV package info
19-Feb 2015 paid IV fee
23-Feb 2015 submitted ds260
07-Apr 2015 CC :dancing:
26-May 2015. interview--approval

28-May 2015 noon visa in hand!!

POE-??

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