"2 years marriage" criteria for IR1/CR1

[LLL_ 1]

Hi all,

I'm a bit confused about the "2 years marriage" criteria for IR1/CR1. Is it calculated based on the date you receives USCIS Notice of Approval, the date NVC receives the case or the date you actually conduct the visa interview? Or some other date? Please help..

  
Thanks!

[Aishat919 14]

It's based on the amount of year's you have been married by the time your spouse enters the USA at point of entry. That is the determination of whether your spouse will receive a 2 years green card or a 10 years permanent green card

[LLL_ 1]

33 minutes ago, Aishat919 said:

It's based on the amount of year's you have been married by the time your spouse enters the USA at point of entry. That is the determination of whether your spouse will receive a 2 years green card or a 10 years permanent green card

Thank you so much! Your answer is really helpful. Thank you!

[Chancy 6,235]

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[pushbrk 12,377]

8 hours ago, LLL_ said:

Thank you so much! Your answer is really helpful. Thank you!

So theoretically and practically, if the interview is before the two years of marriage, the visa will say CR1, but if two year anniversary passes between visa issue and actual entry, IR1 status is granted.

[Cathi 5,639]

If you are married less than 2 years when you enter the U.S you will be issued a CR1, if you enter after you've been married for 2 years-IR1.

[kaycome 7]

Please what about you were issue CR1 but delay till after your marriage is teo years before entry. Will they give you IR1. Note your visa says CR1. 

[Crazy Cat 40,272]

32 minutes ago, kaycome said:

Please what about you were issue CR1 but delay till after your marriage is teo years before entry. Will they give you IR1. Note your visa says CR1. 

Yes.  If entry into US is after 2 years of marriage, the visa holder should receive a 10 year green card.... regardless of what the visa says.

Edited August 21, 2022 by Crazy Cat

[LLL_ 1]

14 hours ago, pushbrk said:

So theoretically and practically, if the interview is before the two years of marriage, the visa will say CR1, but if two year anniversary passes between visa issue and actual entry, IR1 status is granted.

Thank you. I was also wondering if CR1 visa was issued but the date I enter the US passes 2 year anniversary, will the government send me permanent green card or conditional green card? 

[Troy B 223]

If you enter the USA on your spousal visa  after the 2nd Marriage anniversary, you are eligible for a 10-year green card.  If they make a mistake and send you a 2 year card, you can file a i-90 (no fee) with the 2 year green card.  And reason (D) is free to file; "My existing card has incorrect data because of Department of Homeland Security error"

[pushbrk 12,377]

9 hours ago, LLL_ said:

Thank you. I was also wondering if CR1 visa was issued but the date I enter the US passes 2 year anniversary, will the government send me permanent green card or conditional green card? 

Isn't that exactly what I said, using the correct terminology?   if the interview is before the two years of marriage, the visa will say CR1, but if two year anniversary passes between visa issue and actual entry, IR1 status is granted.

[LLL_ 1]

13 hours ago, pushbrk said:

Isn't that exactly what I said, using the correct terminology?   if the interview is before the two years of marriage, the visa will say CR1, but if two year anniversary passes between visa issue and actual entry, IR1 status is granted.

I asked this question before I saw your answer. Sorry for the confusion~ really appreciate your help!

[pushbrk 12,377]

40 minutes ago, LLL_ said:

I asked this question before I saw your answer. Sorry for the confusion~ really appreciate your help!

You quoted my answer in your question. LOL

 

[LLL_ 1]

1 hour ago, pushbrk said:

You quoted my answer in your question. LOL

 

Lol that's a mistake.. I do have another question tho. In the online I130 form there's a question "Where in the United States does the beneficiary intend to live?"
But since my husband and I have left the States for few years cuz his education and we don't own a property in the US, is it okay if we put my relative's address? 

[Lil bear 3,940]

24 minutes ago, LLL_ said:

Lol that's a mistake.. I do have another question tho. In the online I130 form there's a question "Where in the United States does the beneficiary intend to live?"
But since my husband and I have left the States for few years cuz his education and we don't own a property in the US, is it okay if we put my relative's address? 

Yes