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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Egypt
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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!

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Taiwan
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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.

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Taiwan
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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 by Crazy Cat

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Morocco
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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 

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Egypt
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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.

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Morocco
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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

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Morocco
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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

11/17/2016: Got engaged
11/28/2016: I-130 sent to Chicago IL lock box
01/12/2016: NOA1

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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!! 

ROC: 

12/30/2019 package sent to Texas Lockbox via USPS 

12/31/2019 package arrived at Texas Lockbox 

01/02/2020 package signed for

01/04/2020 $680 charged on credit card

01/06/2020 text message and email with case number received

01/09/2020 extension letter received; notice date: 01/03/2020

02/22/2020 biometrics appointment letter received 

03/06/2020 biometrics appointment 

08/09/2021 I-751 approved

08/16/2021 Green Card received

 

Naturalization:

12/29/2020 application filed online and receipt number received 

01/04/2021 hard copy NOA1 received 

02/27/2021 electronic biometric reuse letter received

09/19/2021 interview scheduled - electronic notice received 

09/27/2021 hard copy interview notice received (issue date: 09/21/2021)

10/27/2021 interview (10.40am), approved

11/06/2021 oath ceremony (7.30am) 

 

I AM A U.S. CITIZEN!!!!! 

 

Passport:

11/08/2021 appointment at USPS (2.00pm)

11/16/2021 money order cashed, passport “in process” (locator 69)

12/02/2021 approved and shipped

12/04/2021 passport book delivered

12/13/2021 passport card and NC delivered 

 

 

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Egypt
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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

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Egypt
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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.

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