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Hi all

 

I had a question regarding first time entering the US after my spouse CR1 was approved. We (my spouse from the UK who got the Visa approved and myself - US citizen) are planning to enter the US at the Dallas point of entry. Just wanted to know what documents we should be bringing besides the passport and sealed envelope they give us and what we should be expecting? Thank you 

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4 minutes ago, TheImmigrationOne said:

Hi all

 

I had a question regarding first time entering the US after my spouse CR1 was approved. We (my spouse from the UK who got the Visa approved and myself - US citizen) are planning to enter the US at the Dallas point of entry. Just wanted to know what documents we should be bringing besides the passport and sealed envelope they give us and what we should be expecting? Thank you 

That is all you need.

March 2, 2018  Married In Hong Kong

April 30, 2018  Mary moves from the Philippines to Mexico, Husband has MX Permanent Residency

June 13, 2018 Mary receives Mexican Residency Card

June 15, 2018  I-130 DCF Appointment in Juarez  -  June 18, 2018  Approval E-Mail

August 2, 2018 Case Complete At Consulate

September 25, 2018 Interview in CDJ and Approved!

October 7, 2018 In the USA

October 27, 2018 Green Card received 

October 29, 2018 Applied for Social Security Card - November 5, 2018 Social Security Card received

November 6th, 2018 State ID Card Received, Applied for Global Entry - Feb 8,2019 Approved.

July 14, 2020 Removal of Conditions submitted by mail  July 12, 2021 Biometrics Completed

August 6, 2021 N-400 submitted by mail

September 7, 2021 I-751 Interview, Sept 8 Approved and Card Being Produced

October 21, 2021 N-400 Biometrics Completed  

November 30,2021  Interview, Approval and Oath

December 10, 2021 US Passport Issued

August 12, 2022 PHL Dual Nationality Re-established & Passport Approved 

April 6,2023 Legally Separated - Oh well

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14 minutes ago, TheImmigrationOne said:

Hi all

 

I had a question regarding first time entering the US after my spouse CR1 was approved. We (my spouse from the UK who got the Visa approved and myself - US citizen) are planning to enter the US at the Dallas point of entry. Just wanted to know what documents we should be bringing besides the passport and sealed envelope they give us and what we should be expecting? Thank you 

Just passport and seal envelope......Dallas is pretty easy......but it took 90 minutes for my wife to process when she entered her (in Dallas).  Good Luck!!!

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

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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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6 hours ago, missileman said:

Just passport and seal envelope......Dallas is pretty easy......but it took 90 minutes for my wife to process when she entered her (in Dallas).  Good Luck!!!

Great, thank you!

 

Do you know if there'll be any issues for me to arrive with her? Would they cross question us or ask questions regarding our marriage? Thank you 

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2 minutes ago, TheImmigrationOne said:

Great, thank you!

 

Do you know if there'll be any issues for me to arrive with her? Would they cross question us or ask questions regarding our marriage? Thank you 

No issues.  I wouldn't expect any questions.  They have no reason to question your marriage.  That was the job of DOS before the visa was issued.  I have entered with my wife at Dallas for several trips.....I have never been asked anything

"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.

______________________________________

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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31 minutes ago, TheImmigrationOne said:

Hi all

 

I had a question regarding first time entering the US after my spouse CR1 was approved. We (my spouse from the UK who got the Visa approved and myself - US citizen) are planning to enter the US at the Dallas point of entry. Just wanted to know what documents we should be bringing besides the passport and sealed envelope they give us and what we should be expecting? Thank you 


There is a collection of reviews for each airport where people describe their experience.

 

See the menu bar at the top of the page. Click Office Reviews and Info> Port of Entry. 
Then on the POE page that brings up, find the drop down to pick Dallas. Click the “Find entries” button.

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6 hours ago, Wuozopo said:


There is a collection of reviews for each airport where people describe their experience.

 

See the menu bar at the top of the page. Click Office Reviews and Info> Port of Entry. 
Then on the POE page that brings up, find the drop down to pick Dallas. Click the “Find entries” button.

Great, thank you!

6 hours ago, Wuozopo said:


There is a collection of reviews for each airport where people describe their experience.

 

See the menu bar at the top of the page. Click Office Reviews and Info> Port of Entry. 
Then on the POE page that brings up, find the drop down to pick Dallas. Click the “Find entries” button.

 

6 hours ago, Wuozopo said:


There is a collection of reviews for each airport where people describe their experience.

 

See the menu bar at the top of the page. Click Office Reviews and Info> Port of Entry. 
Then on the POE page that brings up, find the drop down to pick Dallas. Click the “Find entries” butto

 

6 hours ago, missileman said:

No issues.  I wouldn't expect any questions.  They have no reason to question your marriage.  That was the job of DOS before the visa was issued.  I have entered with my wife at Dallas for several trips.....I have never been asked anything

Thanks!

 
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