CR1 to IR1

[Laura and Taha 14]

Hello,

 

We are pretty sure my husband's visa will be issued soon as the embassy has requested we send them his passport. My question is, our 2 year wedding anniversary is September 10th. 

 

Should we wait and have him enter the United States after September 10th? Would it then change to an IR1 visa at the time of entry? Or is it based off when the visa is issued?

 

Thank you!

[Crazy Cat 41,984]

7 minutes ago, Laura and Taha said:

Should we wait and have him enter the United States after September 10th?

Absolutely!!!!  You do NOT want to have to file an I-751.  Don't make the mistake we did.

Edited June 13, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[Crazy Cat 41,984]

12 minutes ago, Laura and Taha said:

Hello,

 

We are pretty sure my husband's visa will be issued soon as the embassy has requested we send them his passport. My question is, our 2 year wedding anniversary is September 10th. 

 

Should we wait and have him enter the United States after September 10th? Would it then change to an IR1 visa at the time of entry? Or is it based off when the visa is issued?

 

Thank you!

If the couple has been married for 2 years or longer as of the date the visa holder enters the US (become a legal resident), he/she should receive a 10 year Green Card.  This is regardless of whether the visa indicates CR-1 or IR-1.

Edited June 13, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[JeanneAdil 6,581]

As crazy cat says "Wait till after the 2nd year anniversary"

but watch the 6 month from medical exam date as that is when visa expires

September is only 3 months away /hold off as it will save u from going thru the ROC 

[Verrou 1,962]

definitely wait and make sure ur visa is not expired by then

[Laura and Taha 14]

16 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

As crazy cat says "Wait till after the 2nd year anniversary"

but watch the 6 month from medical exam date as that is when visa expires

September is only 3 months away /hold off as it will save u from going thru the ROC 

He had to redo his medical as we have been in administrative processing since December 2022. He just did his medical today so should be good for September.

[JeanneAdil 6,581]

22 minutes ago, Laura and Taha said:

He had to redo his medical as we have been in administrative processing since December 2022. He just did his medical today so should be good for September.

elmand allah

[etrangais 949]

Congratulations

As everyone else said, WAIT and make sure you enter after the two-year anniversary, give it a week or two after the two-week anniversary before POE, just to be on the side and avoid any miscalculation

[CMJuilland 485]

First off, premature congrats to you!! I hope it’ll all be a walk in the park from now on out. 

As everybody else said, yes, if you can avoid the I-751 process, please do. It’ll save you and your husband a lot of stress, money, and anxiety. 

Rooting for you that you’ll have your visa issued soon!! 

[Mahmoud Kassab 18]

On 6/13/2023 at 5:50 PM, Laura and Taha said:

He had to redo his medical as we have been in administrative processing since December 2022. He just did his medical today so should be good for September.

Congratulations on getting approved,
if you don't mind me asking, do you know how much does it cost for the medical in Egypt?
thanks

[Laura and Taha 14]

19 minutes ago, Mahmoud Kassab said:

Congratulations on getting approved,
if you don't mind me asking, do you know how much does it cost for the medical in Egypt?
thanks

Thanks! It will depend on the hospital you choose to go to. If you message them on Whatsapp they can let you know. I think total we paid was around 3000 pounds which included a large tip for the nurse.