Can i defer my entry into USA after getting the Visa?

[waiwaiwai 0]

Hi All,

I got my CR Visa in Nov 2021 and the date of entry into the United State is valid til May 2022. is there a way to defer the intended date of entry? Thanks in advance. 

 

 

[Allaboutwaiting 2,503]

Why do you want to delay the entry beyond the visa validity?

[waiwaiwai 0]

2 minutes ago, Allaboutwaiting said:

Why do you want to delay the entry beyond the visa validity?

Hi, Mainly is due to the severe pandemic situation in US. Hopeful it will get better in May

[Allaboutwaiting 2,503]

You could ask the embassy to reissue the visa but the reasons are not compelling enough so it will very likely be denied.

Better to plan your trip to the US before it expires.

[waiwaiwai 0]

5 minutes ago, Allaboutwaiting said:

You could ask the embassy to reissue the visa but the reasons are not compelling enough so it will very likely be denied.

Better to plan your trip to the US before it expires.

I see thanks!

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*** Moved from Embassy/Consulate Discussion to IR1/CR1 Process & Procedures -- OP already has CR1 visa but has not used it yet to enter the US ***

 

30 minutes ago, waiwaiwai said:

is there a way to defer the intended date of entry?

 

You may request the consulate to re-issue the visa if you are not able to travel before it expires.  If the consulate agrees, you will be instructed to go through the visa medical again and pay the visa fee.

 

[waiwaiwai 0]

Hi All,

I got my CR1 visa in Nov 2021 and planning move to states with my partner in May 2022. By the time we flight into US we been married over 2 years. I was wondering would I get 2 years green card or 10 years green card? Thanks in advance!

[pushbrk 12,893]

8 minutes ago, waiwaiwai said:

Hi All,

I got my CR1 visa in Nov 2021 and planning move to states with my partner in May 2022. By the time we flight into US we been married over 2 years. I was wondering would I get 2 years green card or 10 years green card? Thanks in advance!

Yes, that's how it works.  If you've been married 2 years or more when you enter, the status you are granted is IR1.  Be careful to enter before the visa expiration date.   You're cutting in close.

[waiwaiwai 0]

22 minutes ago, pushbrk said:

Yes, that's how it works.  If you've been married 2 years or more when you enter, the status you are granted is IR1.  Be careful to enter before the visa expiration date.   You're cutting in close.

Thats great! On my Visa IV category it said CR1, I was confused if I will be getting 2 year condition green card when I enter USA.

Thank you for your information.

 

[Coco8 1,042]

2 hours ago, waiwaiwai said:

Hi, Mainly is due to the severe pandemic situation in US. Hopeful it will get better in May

If you are vaccinated and not immunocompromised, I wouldn't consider the condition severe. If someone were coming on holiday it'd be different, but coming to live, it's fine as long as you take normal precautions. 

[SteveInBostonI130 3,454]

1 hour ago, waiwaiwai said:

Thats great! On my Visa IV category it said CR1, I was confused if I will be getting 2 year condition green card when I enter USA.

Thank you for your information.

 

When does your visa expire?  

 

Also, be sure to mention to CBP that you have been married more than two years.  Sometimes they or USCIS make mistakes.

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[Sarah&Facundo 595]

You can still delay up until the visa's expiration. My husband did not want to move to the US right away, so we flew two days before its expiration, which was six months later.

[waiwaiwai 0]

7 hours ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

When does your visa expire?  

 

Also, be sure to mention to CBP that you have been married more than two years.  Sometimes they or USCIS make mistakes.

The visa expire in May

so is that mean i am eligible to get 10 years green card when i get to US even tho on my entry visa said CR1? Thanks. (below pic is from the internet)

[SteveInBostonI130 3,454]

50 minutes ago, waiwaiwai said:

The visa expire in May

so is that mean i am eligible to get 10 years green card when i get to US even tho on my entry visa said CR1? Thanks. (below pic is from the internet)

 

 

Yes.  Your visa is CR1.  Your status when you enter will either be conditional LPR or LPR based on how long you have been married on the date of entry to the US.  If it is after your 2yr anniversary, then you will be a normal LPR and will get a 10yr GC.