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Entering US First Time on IR-1 Visa Spouse Visa without US Petitioner

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Hi All,

 

i got my IR-1 immigrant visa but my wife is pregnant and medical stuff recommended not to travel for long flight back to US so my question is can I enter US and activate my IR-1 alone to get my green card and travel back?

 

or US petitioner need to be with me or already in US when i Travel on first time.

 

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Nope. Your petitioner either needs to be already in the US or enter the US with you. Can't get in without the petitioner. 

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7 minutes ago, Dano92 said:

Thank you for your prompt response. Trying to find some sort of reference for this on department of state or CBP but couldn’t find anything. Do you have a page where they refer to this point? 
 

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Entry on an Immigrant Visa - U.S. Embassy & Consulates in the United Kingdom (usembassy.gov)

 

"You may not enter the United States to take up residence ahead of the U.S. Citizen petitioner."

"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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12 minutes ago, milimelo said:

Nope. Your petitioner either needs to be already in the US or enter the US with you. Can't get in without the petitioner. 

Thank you for your prompt response. Trying to find some sort of reference for this on department of state or CBP but couldn’t find anything. Do you have a page where they refer to this point? 
 

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2 minutes ago, Dano92 said:

Thank you for your prompt response. Trying to find some sort of reference for this on department of state or CBP but couldn’t find anything. Do you have a page where they refer to this point? 
 

thanks

Please see my reference above.  You must enter either with the petitioner or after the petitioner has entered the US.  You cannot enter prior to your spouse. 

"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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