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Gaiden79   23

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Hello all,

 

I was married back in September of 2017 in the Philippines and I assume that my visa type will be a CR-1? 

 

Also about how long is the processing taking these days from starting the petition to the interview date? Thanks!

Married: 9/27/2017

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48 minutes ago, Gaiden79 said:

Hello all,

 

I was married back in September of 2017 in the Philippines and I assume that my visa type will be a CR-1? 

 

Also about how long is the processing taking these days from starting the petition to the interview date? Thanks!

Spousal visas currently take 12-14 months on average from filing to visa in hand..........If couple has been married for 2 years or more on the date the foreign spouse enters the US, the classification will be IR-1 (10 year green card & no removal of conditions required)....

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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22 minutes ago, missileman said:

Spousal visas currently take 12-14 months on average from filing to visa in hand..........If couple has been married for 2 years or more on the date the foreign spouse enters the US, the classification will be IR-1 (10 year green card & no removal of conditions required)....

This.  So if youre up to it, you can extend the time to interview and entry to about the 2 year anniversary and get the 10 ur card

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1 minute ago, NikLR said:

This.  So if youre up to it, you can extend the time to interview and entry to about the 2 year anniversary and get the 10 ur card

My wife entered 30 days short of our 2 year anniversary........after recently submitting the I-751 paperwork, I wish we had waited the additional 30 days.....

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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2 hours ago, missileman said:

Spousal visas currently take 12-14 months on average from filing to visa in hand..........If couple has been married for 2 years or more on the date the foreign spouse enters the US, the classification will be IR-1 (10 year green card & no removal of conditions required)....

Ok, sure takes a while doesn't it. Yes it looks like mine will for sure be past 2 years. Wouldn't be finished until 2020 i think. 

2 hours ago, NikLR said:

This.  So if youre up to it, you can extend the time to interview and entry to about the 2 year anniversary and get the 10 ur card

Ok thanks NikLR

Married: 9/27/2017

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3 hours ago, Gaiden79 said:

Hello all,

 

I was married back in September of 2017 in the Philippines and I assume that my visa type will be a CR-1? 

 

Also about how long is the processing taking these days from starting the petition to the interview date? Thanks!

If you are just starting then it will be IR because you will have more than a two year old marriage when the time comes 

YMMV

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2 hours ago, missileman said:

My wife entered 30 days short of our 2 year anniversary........after recently submitting the I-751 paperwork, I wish we had waited the additional 30 days.....

I can understand. Just barely under the requirement. 

Married: 9/27/2017

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19 hours ago, Gaiden79 said:

Hello all,

 

I was married back in September of 2017 in the Philippines and I assume that my visa type will be a CR-1? 

 

Also about how long is the processing taking these days from starting the petition to the interview date? Thanks!

If you have already put in an application for your visa, then you'd assume correct.

 

It is good for new members to :guides:  and to also :time:so that others can effectively answer questions being asked. ;) 

IR-1/CR-1
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GOT MARRIED: 3-APR-2015 :wub:

HUSBAND FILED I-130: 29-MAY-2015

VISAS APPROVED: 15-JUN-2016

VISAS IN HAND; GREEN CARD FEES PAID: 21-JUN-2016

PORT OF ENTRY - FT. LAUDERDALE INTL AIRPORT: 06-AUG-2016
CONDITIONAL GREEN CARDS RECEIVED: 23-SEP-2016
 
I-751 FILER   
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FILED REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS: 25-JUN-2018
FILE SENT TO NEBRASKA SERVICE CENTER 11-MAY-2019
10-YR GREEN CARDS APPROVED 17-JUN-2019 
10-YR GREEN CARDS RECEIVED 21-JUN-2019 :dance: 

N-400 FILER
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FILED CITIZENSHIP ONLINE; RECEIVED NOA1: 8-DEC-2019
BIOMETRICS WALK-IN: 18-DEC-2019
INTERVIEW SCHEDULED: 26-OCT-2020
APPROVED/SAME DAY OATH CEREMONY: 26-OCT-2020
 
US PASSPORT
APPLICATION APPOINTMENT AT USPS (ROUTINE): 16-SEP-2021
PASSPORT APPROVED: 30-SEP-2021
PASSPORT RECEIVED: 5-OCT-2021
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4 hours ago, Amadia said:

If you have already put in an application for your visa, then you'd assume correct.

 

It is good for new members to :guides:  and to also :time:so that others can effectively answer questions being asked. ;) 

Ok thanks 

Married: 9/27/2017

 
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