Jump to content
marshalliv
 Share

35 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

Pat2021 Enthusiast

Pat2021   43

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: United Kingdom
 Timeline
Posted

For what it's worth, when we landed last week the queue for immigration was huge. Took us over an hour to get to the desk.

My spouse was with me and the process was super simple and absolutely lovely CBP officer. Just took a photo of my face, told my wife to make sure I behave in the US (as a joke! We all laughed), told me welcome, gave me a stamp with IR1 written on it and send us through. Took less than 5 minutes at the CBP desk. 🙂

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • Replies 34
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Popular Posts

Lil bear
Lil bear

Doing preclearance in Dublin means no formalities stateside. Walk off,  collect your luggage and  exit as if it was a domestic arrival 

mam521
mam521

Congrats     Don't worry...you'll wait just long enough to have some of the PTSD fade and then you'll apply for citizenship   At least that journey doesn't require a huge separation from you

Mike E
Mike E

That will make everything run smoothly. Good decision.     You are less likely to have a secondary  and your wife won’t be waiting for hours at the airport in the U.S.  while you are waiting wi

bakphx1 Proficient

bakphx1   789

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Honduras
 Timeline
Posted
17 hours ago, marshalliv said:

That's reassuring to know. So, I guess I should feel content in knowing the hard part is over. It's been a long and stressful journey, but I'm glad it's nearly over with. 

Yes!  We all know the feeling-like it’s too good to be true or there has to be another twist.  Don’t bring drugs or guns and you’re all set!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   45,267

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
 Timeline
Posted

And no joking at the CBP port!

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Chancy Grand Master

Chancy   6,241

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Philippines
 Timeline
Posted
9 hours ago, bakphx1 said:

We all know the feeling-like it’s too good to be true or there has to be another twist.

 

This was exactly the feeling I had moving to my new home with my shiny new spouse visa.  No issues with my flights to the US, and my POE process was fast and hassle-free.  Then on the last leg of my trip, while our plane was preparing for take-off, a passenger 🤮 in the plane!  We all had to disembark as the plane had to be cleaned and disinfected.  Our 1-hour flight was delayed for more than an hour.  The whole time I was thinking, "It was too good to be true.  I knew something would happen!"

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
×
×
  • Create New...