Got CR1 instead of IR1

[engr Arinze 26]

Me and my wife got married in May 2018 and filed I-130 June 2018 , I was admitted into the state on March 2021 , I received my SSN 2 weeks after I made it into the state , So what I don’t understand is that I received my greencard last week and it says CR1 but we been married for 3years and 2 months , please what do I do 

[Crazy Cat 42,433]

If you were married for 2 years or more at the time you became a legal resident, then you should have received a 10 year card.  If USCIS made a mistake and if  you received a incorrect card, you will have to file an I-90 for a replacement.  An I-90 can be filed online.  At some point, they will ask for the incorrect card.

Edited July 6, 2021 by Lucky Cat

[Crazy Cat 42,433]

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Edited July 6, 2021 by Lucky Cat

[arken 4,197]

FYI, the i-90 filing will be free for you.
 

What's the expiry date on the card? 2 years or 10 years from Resident Since date? Just to see if it's simply labelled wrong as CR1 or is actually only valid for 2 years.

[engr Arinze 26]

5 hours ago, arken said:

FYI, the i-90 filing will be free for you.
 

What's the expiry date on the card? 2 years or 10 years from Resident Since date? Just to see if it's simply labelled wrong as CR1 or is actually only valid for 2 years.

It expires 03/20/2023, that is 2years from the day of resident 

Edited July 6, 2021 by Orafu LAWRENCE

[K-Steve 3]

You got CR1 because you filled few months after your marriage not the day you got admitted into the US. What status do you have on your visa before you left your country? IR1 or CR1

[engr Arinze 26]

15 minutes ago, K-Steve said:

You got CR1 because you filled few months after your marriage not the day you got admitted into the US. What status do you have on your visa before you left your country? IR1 or CR1

CR1, my marriage is already 2years and 10months by the time the visa was issued but the visa still said CR1

Edited July 8, 2021 by Orafu LAWRENCE

[K-Steve 3]

CR1 is what you have... if you filed after 2 years of marriage before your i-130 got approved then you get IR1 for 10 years green card. 

[arken 4,197]

10 hours ago, Orafu LAWRENCE said:

CR1, my marriage is already 2years and 10months by the time the visa was issued but the visa still said CR1

File i90 online selecting the DHS error option. You don't need to pay the fee. You may need to mail the GC to uscis at some point after filing online. You will get 10 yr GC.

Edited July 8, 2021 by arken

[Crazy Cat 42,433]

11 hours ago, K-Steve said:

CR1 is what you have... if you filed after 2 years of marriage before your i-130 got approved then you get IR1 for 10 years green card. 

This is inaccurate.  Filing date is completely irrelevant.  Qualifying for a 2 year card vs a 10 year card depends on the length of the marriage when the new immigrant becomes a legal resident.  For a  holder of a spousal visa, it is the date the person enters the US.  For adjustment of status from a K-1, it is the date when the adjustment of status is approved.  

In addition, it has absolutely nothing to do with an I-130.

Edited July 8, 2021 by Lucky Cat

[Crazy Cat 42,433]

11 hours ago, K-Steve said:

You got CR1 because you filled few months after your marriage not the day you got admitted into the US. What status do you have on your visa before you left your country? IR1 or CR1

This doesn't make sense.... or am I missing something? 

Edited July 8, 2021 by Lucky Cat

[engr Arinze 26]

18 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

This is inaccurate.  Filing date is completely irrelevant.  Qualifying for a 2 year card vs a 10 year card depends on the length of the marriage when the new immigrant becomes a legal resident.  For a visa holder of an immigrant visa, it is the date the person enters the US.  For adjustment of status, it is the date when the adjustment of status is approved.  

In addition, it has absolutely nothing to do with an I-130.

Please what should I do, because I knew that been married for 3years and few months I suppose to get IR1, i entered USA on March 20 2021 and my marriage turned 3years on may 2nd 

[Crazy Cat 42,433]

1 minute ago, Orafu LAWRENCE said:

Please what should I do, because I knew that been married for 3years and few months I suppose to get IR1, i entered USA on March 20 2021 and my marriage turned 3years on may 2nd 

You must file an I-90 to have the mistake by USCIS corrected.

[Crazy Cat 42,433]

6 minutes ago, Orafu LAWRENCE said:

I have tried calling but the call didn’t help cos the answering machine won’t help me with that and won’t even let me talk to an agent 

To speak to an agent, ask for "technical assistance" at each prompt.  But, you are wasting your time.  File the I-90 to get the correct card issued.

[arken 4,197]

6 minutes ago, Orafu LAWRENCE said:

I have tried calling but the call didn’t help cos the answering machine won’t help me with that and won’t even let me talk to an agent 

There was one person who received the replacement green card within 2 weeks. Not saying you may receive that as well in 2 weeks, but filing i90 online asap is the best way to go. Nothing is required. Just check the option of DHS error and upload photos of GC.