CR-1 to IR-1

[joyeann 0]

My husband will be having his interview later this summer. ( I hope) In May we will celebrate our 2 year wedding anniversary . Are there any forms that we need to submit so that he has IR-1 status? Or does he let the Embassy know when he goes for his interview? Is there any benefit that he asks to have IR-1 status over CR-1? Sorry guys, alot of questions, I know!!

Thanks for all your help!!! (As always)

[Alcurin 0]

My wife and stepson just completed their IR-1/IR-2 interviews in Manila. IR-2 is for the child and I will leave him out of the explanation below, but the rules are the same.

All of these petitions start out as CR-1. They remain in that category if the immigration occurs before the second wedding anniversary. If the immigrant arrives in the USA after the second wedding anniversary, the visa becomes IR-1.

CR-1 is "Conditional Resident." Upon arrival in the USA, the immigrant is given a green card good for two years. 90 days before the expiration date on the green card, the petitioner must sign a form to have the conditions removed and submit it to Immigration (BCIS). Upon approval, the immigrant will beome a permanent resident and receive a renewable green card good for ten years.

IR-1 is "Immediate Relative." Upon arrival in the USA, the immigrant becomes a permanent resident and is given a renewable green card good for ten years. There are no conditions to remove at a later date.

There is no form to convert CR-1 to IR-1. It is accomplished automatically based on the second wedding anniversary date, as described above.

[aussiewench 9]

Just make sure on entry that they do indeed give the IR status if you have been married 2 years + on entry.......will save a lot of hassle later.

[joyeann 0]

Woohoo!! Thanks guys!! I figured there might be some more forms to fill out! Glad that its just "done"! I will let my husband know on point of entry! I can't wait till then woohoo!!