When Can You Move After CR-1 Approval?

[PushaKee 42]

Good day everyone. I currently have a pending K-1 but I am thinking of withdrawing it,  just getting married, moving overseas in the interim and filing CR-1. I know I have to establish the US as my domicile which is no problem as I still have property/assets/business/etc. here. If I go this route, what I haven't been able to find out is after approval of CR-1 when would my by that time husband have to be in the states? I am familiar with K-1 as I know with that process after visa approval, you have 6 months to enter the states and marry within 90 days.  CR-1 I am not sure when you have to leave... does anyone know? I tried to search the threads and I apologize in advance as I did see some threads but it didn't address this question. Thank you in advance!

 

 

[Just Paul 4,595]

The petitioner can re-establish domicile anytime before the beneficiary enters the US or they can go together.  I maintained my residence in the US while we lived in Mexico.   I included copies of the HOA, utility and insurance bills.  No issues there.

Edited March 5, 2019 by Paul & Mary

[arken 4,197]

Similar to K1 for US entry deadline: 6 months from the medical or by CR1 visa expiry date(6 months from issue date) whichever is earlier.

[Just Paul 4,595]

One other thing that is different is you will file the I-864 with will need to show that you are at 125% of the poverty level.  If you have moved to his country and you don;t still have income from the US you will need to qualify based on the asset section of the form.  Otherwise you will need a joint sponsor. 

[PushaKee 42]

13 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

The petitioner can re-establish domicile anytime before the beneficiary enters the US or they can go together.  I maintained my residence in the US while we lived in Mexico.   I included copies of the HOA, utility and insurance bills.  No issues there.

Ok thank you! I have all of this so no worries. I am keeping my house so I have HOA and more. 

3 minutes ago, arken said:

Similar to K1 for US entry deadline: 6 months from the medical or by CR1 visa expiry date(6 months from issue date) whichever is earlier.

Is the CR-1 entry date generally 6 months? I think that's where I was confused. 

[PushaKee 42]

2 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

One other thing that is different is you will file the I-864 with will need to show that you are at 125% of the poverty level.  If you have moved to his country and you don;t still have income from the US you will need to qualify based on the asset section of the form.  Otherwise you will need a joint sponsor. 

No issues here. I own a business so I am pulling more than the minimum amount required. 

[dwheels76 5,468]

1 hour ago, PushaKee said:

Ok thank you! I have all of this so no worries. I am keeping my house so I have HOA and more. 

Is the CR-1 entry date generally 6 months? I think that's where I was confused. 

6 months from time of medical he must enter. But he can turn around and go right back to Nigeria and time he wants. Shouldn't stay longer then 6 months at a time though.

[LilyJ 1,258]

His CR-1, when he receives it, will usually be valid for 6 months from the date of his medical exam, he will have to enter the US within this time frame. The expiry date will be printed on his visa when he gets it. The whole process will take around 12-14 months, give or take.

Edited March 5, 2019 by LilyJohansen

[PushaKee 42]

17 hours ago, dwheels76 said:

6 months from time of medical he must enter. But he can turn around and go right back to Nigeria and time he wants. Shouldn't stay longer then 6 months at a time though.

Thank you! He's a South Africa resident so he'd be going there. I gotta think this through. Thank you!

16 hours ago, LilyJohansen said:

His CR-1, when he receives it, will usually be valid for 6 months from the date of his medical exam, he will have to enter the US within this time frame. The expiry date will be printed on his visa when he gets it. The whole process will take around 12-14 months, give or take.

 Thank you! I told him it's a long process and we can make a decision whenever it processes. 

[newbutold 1]

If you have started the K1 Process, why not stick to it.It is faster than CR1 and you dont have to waste time and money starting another petition 

As long as you do not get married during the K1 process.You should be fine.You can move to South Africa and live as Fiancée

[PushaKee 42]

45 minutes ago, newbutold said:

If you have started the K1 Process, why not stick to it.It is faster than CR1 and you dont have to waste time and money starting another petition 

As long as you do not get married during the K1 process.You should be fine.You can move to South Africa and live as Fiancée

Thanks newbutold but this doesn't exactly work for my situation. K1 is faster but is it really faster if my future husband has to sit here in the states, wait on employment authorization and AP. If I move to South Africa now, I would be moving as someone who is getting married not living as a fiancee. I understand your post but it isn't ideal for my case. I was already planning an international move this year but happened to meet him so plans just had to be rearranged.