Immigrant visa approved

[Juliereid 0]

I'm looking for help please. I am in UK and have just received my immigrant visa to the US.  I have to make my entry by May 8th but my house is not sold yet.  Am I able to book a return flight to make my visa entry but come back to UK to finish my preparations ? Thank you 

[Penguin_ie 5,996]

**** Moving from Spousal visa to Travelling during US immigration forum ******

 

Yes, with a CR-1 you get a stamp in your passport on the visa page when you enter the USA which acts as a temporary greencard. With that, you can travel back to the UK as needed, just make sure it is clear your residence is now in the USA.

[Juliereid 0]

28 minutes ago, Penguin_ie said:

**** Moving from Spousal visa to Travelling during US immigration forum ******

 

Yes, with a CR-1 you get a stamp in your passport on the visa page when you enter the USA which acts as a temporary greencard. With that, you can travel back to the UK as needed, just make sure it is clear your residence is now in the USA.

 

29 minutes ago, Penguin_ie said:

**** Moving from Spousal visa to Travelling during US immigration forum ******

 

Yes, with a CR-1 you get a stamp in your passport on the visa page when you enter the USA which acts as a temporary greencard. With that, you can travel back to the UK as needed, just make sure it is clear your residence is now in the USA.

Thank you for the reply.  My visa says IR1.  Is that the same as CR-1 ?  So I could travel back within 10 days or so ?  I wasn't sure whether I had to book a one way or if I can book a return flight ?  I'm sorry for all the questions I just don't know who I can ask ?  Thank you so much for your help 

[Penguin_ie 5,996]

Yes, the IR-1 simply means you have been married more than 2 years, and will get a ten year greencard.

You can absolutely book a return flight, many people do so because it is cheaper even if they have no plans to return, unlike you  

One thing though- how much longer do you plan to be in the UK? Are you planning to work there, or just be there a few weeks to sign house paperwork? Remember that the greencard you are about to get is also called the :Legal Permanent Resident card- ie you are supposed to reside inside the USA.

[Juliereid 0]

4 hours ago, Penguin_ie said:

**** Moving from Spousal visa to Travelling during US immigration forum ******

 

Yes, with a CR-1 you get a stamp in your passport on the visa page when you enter the USA which acts as a temporary greencard. With that, you can travel back to the UK as needed, just make sure it is clear your residence is now in the USA.

 

1 hour ago, Penguin_ie said:

Yes, the IR-1 simply means you have been married more than 2 years, and will get a ten year greencard.

You can absolutely book a return flight, many people do so because it is cheaper even if they have no plans to return, unlike you  

One thing though- how much longer do you plan to be in the UK? Are you planning to work there, or just be there a few weeks to sign house paperwork? Remember that the greencard you are about to get is also called the :Legal Permanent Resident card- ie you are supposed to reside inside the USA.

 

1 hour ago, Penguin_ie said:

Yes, the IR-1 simply means you have been married more than 2 years, and will get a ten year greencard.

You can absolutely book a return flight, many people do so because it is cheaper even if they have no plans to return, unlike you  

One thing though- how much longer do you plan to be in the UK? Are you planning to work there, or just be there a few weeks to sign house paperwork? Remember that the greencard you are about to get is also called the :Legal Permanent Resident card- ie you are supposed to reside inside the USA.

Thank you.  I have just put my house for sale as only received my visa today in the post.  Therefore it's likely to be me coming back here for a few months until house sold and everything packed and shipped.  They tell you not to sell your house or leave your job until visa approved so I had to wait until it was. I will not be working here just tying up everything.  Once everything is done here I will definitely be residing in the USA.  Do you think that will be ok ?