Visa approved before 2 yrs wedding anniv and US entry two days after 2yrs wedding anniv

[Kartineecartoons 53]

I’ve read it before that CR1/2yr or IR1/10 yr GC is based on the date of US entry and not the date of visa issuance.

I would like to ask here to make sure this is correct. 

Marriage - March 18, 2018. 

If our visa is issued today Nov 20, 2019, it will be valid until May of 2020.  

Second wedding anniv will be in less than four months. With the length of ROC processing time, my husband and I are thinking to enter POE March 20, 2020 which is two days after our second wedding anniv.

Is this safe? 

Will I be questioned at POE (probably Toronto Pearson)  for delaying my entry?

Is two days after second wedding anniversary enough or shld we make it at least 5 days after?  Thank you so much everyone! 

[aaron2020 11,651]

It's safe.  Immigrating after your 2nd wedding anniversary is a smart idea.  2 days is fine.  

[Sarah&Facundo 602]

You can delay the entry without a problem. With the K1, you also get 6 months to enter after the date it is issued. My husband didn't enter until 5 months and 28 days later (2 days before expiration). No issue.

[Kartineecartoons 53]

32 minutes ago, aaron2020 said:

It's safe.  Immigrating after your 2nd wedding anniversary is a smart idea.  2 days is fine.  

 

21 minutes ago, Sarah&Facundo said:

You can delay the entry without a problem. With the K1, you also get 6 months to enter after the date it is issued. My husband didn't enter until 5 months and 28 days later (2 days before expiration). No issue.

Was Toronto Pearson your POE? Thank you so much!

[Sarah&Facundo 602]

11 minutes ago, Kartineecartoons said:

 

Was Toronto Pearson your POE? Thank you so much!

 

No, we entered through Miami but all the rules are the same. 

[USS_Voyager 1,972]

1 hour ago, Kartineecartoons said:

Will I be questioned at POE (probably Toronto Pearson)  for delaying my entry?

No questions. As long as you enter before your visa expires, it's just a normal entry. It's wise. By doing that, you save the money on the I-751, the waiting, ...

[Kartineecartoons 53]

37 minutes ago, USS_Voyager said:

No questions. As long as you enter before your visa expires, it's just a normal entry. It's wise. By doing that, you save the money on the I-751, the waiting, ...

Thank you so much! 🤗

[Ryan H 3,834]

***Moved from Progress Reports to Process & Procedures.***

 

**Moderator hat off**

 

Just to add what others have said, you will want to tell the CBP officer you are speaking with that you have been married for two years and are entitled to IR-1 status (have your marriage certificate handy).  If for some reason you do not receive the proper Green Card, you would then file an I-90 with no fee to have the correct card issued.

[Kartineecartoons 53]

39 minutes ago, Ryan H said:

***Moved from Progress Reports to Process & Procedures.***

 

**Moderator hat off**

 

Just to add what others have said, you will want to tell the CBP officer you are speaking with that you have been married for two years and are entitled to IR-1 status (have your marriage certificate handy).  If for some reason you do not receive the proper Green Card, you would then file an I-90 with no fee to have the correct card issued.

Thank you so much! 🤗

[Kartineecartoons 53]

On 11/23/2019 at 5:13 PM, Ryan H said:

***Moved from Progress Reports to Process & Procedures.***

 

**Moderator hat off**

 

Just to add what others have said, you will want to tell the CBP officer you are speaking with that you have been married for two years and are entitled to IR-1 status (have your marriage certificate handy).  If for some reason you do not receive the proper Green Card, you would then file an I-90 with no fee to have the correct card issued.

Hi @Ryan H I have a question regarding the payment of GC. We are aware that we can pay it before entering POE but what if I will be entering in March and the issuance of visa is Nov 20? Should  we pay the GC fee now, 4 months prior to my entry date? Is it too early? Thank you very much!

[Nitas_man 3,100]

On 11/20/2019 at 12:42 PM, Kartineecartoons said:

I’ve read it before that CR1/2yr or IR1/10 yr GC is based on the date of US entry and not the date of visa issuance.

I would like to ask here to make sure this is correct. 

Marriage - March 18, 2018. 

If our visa is issued today Nov 20, 2019, it will be valid until May of 2020.  

Second wedding anniv will be in less than four months. With the length of ROC processing time, my husband and I are thinking to enter POE March 20, 2020 which is two days after our second wedding anniv.

Is this safe? 

Will I be questioned at POE (probably Toronto Pearson)  for delaying my entry?

Is two days after second wedding anniversary enough or shld we make it at least 5 days after?  Thank you so much everyone! 

If you asked that would absolutely be what is advised.  Saves a lot of trouble a couple years down the road

2 days, 5 days - the rule is two years.

[Ryan H 3,834]

On ‎11‎/‎25‎/‎2019 at 10:16 AM, Kartineecartoons said:

Hi @Ryan H I have a question regarding the payment of GC. We are aware that we can pay it before entering POE but what if I will be entering in March and the issuance of visa is Nov 20? Should  we pay the GC fee now, 4 months prior to my entry date? Is it too early? Thank you very much!

 

Fee can be paid anytime after the visa is issued, doesn't matter when.  Once you enter, they'll see the fee has been paid and produce the Green Card.