Got our CR-1 Visa! Can we fly somewhere else?

[arken 4,197]

5 hours ago, xzsca10 said:

Thanks ❤️ Although we only have a 10 day window after our 2nd anniversary to get to the USA until the visa expires.

 You'll be patting yourself on the shoulder for next 3 -4 years by entering US after the 2nd anniversary. This will be the best decision made ever in immigration. You can plan to travel next day after the anniversary if worried about sudden travel restrictions.

 

14 minutes ago, Southern_Belle07 said:

Your marriage date does not matter. What matters is the expiration date on her conditional green card for renewal. She will not receive her 10 year green card until she files it at least 90 days of the original expiration date on her gc. If she's eligible now file it asap because it can take months/years for approval. I renewed mine September '21 and is still waiting for approval, just like all my fellow September filers. 

 

Lastly, a gc holder must have a permanent residence here in the states, otherwise, she may be tagged abandoning her resident status and may be questioned as to why she did not, resulting to USCIS questioning her validity and having difficulties when applying for citizenship.

This comment has nothing to do with OP. OP's wife doesn't have a GC. The marriage date matters in this case. If they travel after 2nd year anniversary, 10 yr GC will be issued so ROC won't be required at all.

Edited July 18, 2022 by arken

[xzsca10 33]

Hey all! We are flying on Christmas (Dec 25), incredibly excited and also nervous because her CR1 visa expires a week later! 
 

Does anyone know if there is anything else we need before flying? Like ESTA? Thank you

[Bigmasoud 38]

19 hours ago, xzsca10 said:

Hey all! We are flying on Christmas (Dec 25), incredibly excited and also nervous because her CR1 visa expires a week later! 
 

Does anyone know if there is anything else we need before flying? Like ESTA? Thank you

Safe trips. Hope you guys have a good time, and please let us know how things go when you get there. I started reading this forum today and it was very informative. I might be in a similar situation timeline-wise, so it gave me some ideas for my own case.

[Chancy 6,241]

On 11/19/2022 at 7:22 AM, xzsca10 said:

Does anyone know if there is anything else we need before flying? Like ESTA?

 

No need for ESTA, if your wife has a valid CR1 visa.

 

[xzsca10 33]

37 minutes ago, Chancy said:

 

No need for ESTA, if your wife has a valid CR1 visa.

 

Okay thank you! Yeah she has a CR1 visa sticker.

[Bigmasoud 38]

I'm very sorry to ask here and not open a new thread. But since many people commented here for delaying entering and getting a 10 year green card, and that the removal of conditions is a big hassle and can take years, I got confused. Won't the petitioner be able to apply for citizenship after 3 years? So why should they wait years to remove the conditions?

[Chancy 6,241]

8 hours ago, Bigmasoud said:

Won't the petitioner be able to apply for citizenship after 3 years? So why should they wait years to remove the conditions?

 

The petitioner in a CR1 case is already a USC, so no need to apply for US citizenship.  For the CR1 immigrant, there is a fixed window for when to remove conditions.  Cannot initiate the process earlier unless they divorce their petitioner.  A CR1 immigrant must remove conditions before they can complete the naturalization process.

 

[OldUser 6,477]

21 minutes ago, Chancy said:

Cannot initiate the process earlier unless they divorce their petitioner. 

 

Just to add on that: in case of divorce, immigrant would have to apply for citizenship under 5 year rule, not 3 year rule, in most situations.

[Bigmasoud 38]

14 hours ago, Chancy said:

 

The petitioner in a CR1 case is already a USC, so no need to apply for US citizenship.  For the CR1 immigrant, there is a fixed window for when to remove conditions.  Cannot initiate the process earlier unless they divorce their petitioner.  A CR1 immigrant must remove conditions before they can complete the naturalization process.

 

I see. Thanks a lot. Yeah you're right. I mistook naturalization with citizenship.

I didn't know that to become naturalized, the CR must first have an approved removal of conditions. So there's where the hassle comes I guess.

[xzsca10 33]

On 7/17/2022 at 8:47 PM, Crazy Cat said:

Don't bother.  Their Tier 1 people are often clueless.  We have given you the accurate info. 

Hey CrazyCat! We decided to go fly after our 2nd anniversary upon your advice. Truly thank you for this! 

 

Would you happen to know where I can find the clause for the 10 year Visa upon entering after 2nd anniversary? I've been looking for over an hour everywhere. Would be great to have it handy in Customs. Cheers!

[pushbrk 12,814]

On 11/21/2022 at 11:28 PM, Chancy said:

 

The petitioner in a CR1 case is already a USC, so no need to apply for US citizenship.  For the CR1 immigrant, there is a fixed window for when to remove conditions.  Cannot initiate the process earlier unless they divorce their petitioner.  A CR1 immigrant must remove conditions before they can complete the naturalization process.

 

Well, the CR1 immigrant must APPLY/PETITION to remove conditions before they can start a Naturalization process, but it is possible to become a citizen before the removal of conditions is complete.

On 11/22/2022 at 2:00 PM, Bigmasoud said:

I see. Thanks a lot. Yeah you're right. I mistook naturalization with citizenship.

I didn't know that to become naturalized, the CR must first have an approved removal of conditions. So there's where the hassle comes I guess.

Naturalization....IS....the process of becoming a Citizen, but applying to remove conditions comes a minimum of a year earlier for the immigrant spouse.