Incorrect visa type printed on visa/passport

[Az21 0]

Hello,

 

I received my visa today, but instead of the IR1 that I expected to be printed, the visa has been printed as a CR1.

 

We initially filed and expected for a CR1, but the officer at my interview gave me the choice to delay the approval for a few weeks - until our two-year marriage anniversary, to therefore be granted an IR1 instead.

 

I was grateful for the option and accepted.

 

Except after receiving it today, it has been printed as a CR1 and the extra wait was for nothing, it seems.

 

 

I have looked around for what to do if there is an error printed on a visa, and about the only page I can find to use (since the FAQs don't have my answer) is this: https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/iv-contact_form/

 

I'll likely submit my query there, as I have to question it, but does anyone have any other info as to where else to contact or what to do if this has happened before for anybody else?

 

Thank you!

[appleblossom 2,396]

5 minutes ago, Az21 said:

Hello,

 

I received my visa today, but instead of the IR1 that I expected to be printed, the visa has been printed as a CR1.

 

We initially filed and expected for a CR1, but the officer at my interview gave me the choice to delay the approval for a few weeks - until our two-year marriage anniversary, to therefore be granted an IR1 instead.

 

I was grateful for the option and accepted.

 

Except after receiving it today, it has been printed as a CR1 and the extra wait was for nothing, it seems.

 

 

I have looked around for what to do if there is an error printed on a visa, and about the only page I can find to use (since the FAQs don't have my answer) is this: https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/iv-contact_form/

 

I'll likely submit my query there, as I have to question it, but does anyone have any other info as to where else to contact or what to do if this has happened before for anybody else?

 

Thank you!

 

There was no need to delay the approval, as it's the length of the marriage on arrival in the US that determines whether it's a CR1 or IR1, not at the time of approval.

 

As long as you enter after the 2nd anniversary of your marriage, your actual GC should be IR1.

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The determination is made at POE. If you’re married for more than 2 years at the time of entry to the US, you’re an IR category. 

[Az21 0]

Oh! That is strange to even delay the approval, then. The officer must not have been aware.

 

Thank you all for putting my mind at ease!

[Crazy Cat 41,728]

14 minutes ago, Az21 said:

I was grateful for the option and accepted.

I recently saw a post worded almost identically regarding the same subject.  There was never a reason to delay issuing the visa.  This was, no doubt, an inexperienced officer. 

[Az21 0]

1 minute ago, Crazy Cat said:

I recently saw a post worded almost identically regarding the same subject.  There was never a reason to delay issuing the visa.  This was, no doubt, an inexperienced officer. 

Interesting. When they noticed that my estimated US arrival date was April/May and that I didn't intend to leave for the US right away, that's when they said we can wait until our anniversary (in Feb) because I'd still have time before I leave. Luckily, I'm a patient guy and have a few months before I leave, but yes, sounds like inexperience.

 

Thank you again.