CR-1 to IR-1 change in CEAC portal after two years of marriage?

[ItsMeTom 22]

My 2nd wedding anniversary was on 07 September 2024 but my CEAC portal still shows visa class as CR1. When did it change for you from CR1 to IR1 for you guys in CEAC portal? Should I contact NVC? Thank you in advance for the guidance fellas!

[Dashinka 24,649]

It may or may not change on the portal.  In the end it is the US entry date that makes the ultimate decision, and since you are married for over 2 years you are entitled to a 10 yr GC after entry on a spousal visa regardless of what the visa says.

 

Good Luck!

[ItsMeTom 22]

1 hour ago, Dashinka said:

It may or may not change on the portal.  In the end it is the US entry date that makes the ultimate decision, and since you are married for over 2 years you are entitled to a 10 yr GC after entry on a spousal visa regardless of what the visa says.

 

Good Luck!

Thank you! Are you sure that it might not change on NVC portal? A lot of folks here are saying that theirs did get changed to IR1. Thanks again!

[Dashinka 24,649]

40 minutes ago, ItsMeTom said:

Thank you! Are you sure that it might not change on NVC portal? A lot of folks here are saying that theirs did get changed to IR1. Thanks again!

It may change, and honestly it should, but my point is to not worry about it as it is the entry that makes the final decision, and even people that show IR1 on the portal sometimes erroneously are issued 2 yr GCs.  If for some reason that happens to you, you can get it corrected at no cost to you via an I90 filing.

 

Good Luck!

[Crazy Cat 41,985]

4 hours ago, ItsMeTom said:

A lot of folks here are saying that theirs did get changed to IR1.

It doesn't matter if it changes or not.  It doesn't even matter if the CBP officer stamps "CR-1" in the passport at POE.  The 2 year vs 10 year card will be determined by USCIS using your marriage certificate and entry date. 

Edited September 13 by Crazy Cat

[pushbrk 12,999]

8 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

It doesn't matter if it changes or not.  It doesn't even matter if the CBP officer stamps "CR-1" in the passport at POE.  The 2 year vs 10 year card will be determined by USCIS using your marriage certificate and entry date. 

And if you ultimately receive a two year card, file an I-90 with no fee, and get it corrected.  This is really nothing to worry about.  You were told, it "might not" change in the portal.  Then you asked if the person was sure it "might not".  Now you know whether it changes or not is irrelevant.  If you want to be sure to receive the correct visa, mention it to the Consular Officer at your interview.

[top_secret 2,458]

It's USCIS who issues Green Cards.  NVC or even the Embassy has no authority over whether a Green Card is CR1 or IR1.

 

[pushbrk 12,999]

29 minutes ago, top_secret said:

It's USCIS who issues Green Cards.  NVC or even the Embassy has no authority over whether a Green Card is CR1 or IR1.

 

That is correct, but the Consulate or Embassy has authority over the visa category at issue.  If the visa is IR1, it's unlikely the green card will be wrong, but still possible.  This is not about authority.  Only mistakes can impact the final result.

[ItsMeTom 22]

8 hours ago, pushbrk said:

And if you ultimately receive a two year card, file an I-90 with no fee, and get it corrected.  This is really nothing to worry about.  You were told, it "might not" change in the portal.  Then you asked if the person was sure it "might not".  Now you know whether it changes or not is irrelevant.  If you want to be sure to receive the correct visa, mention it to the Consular Officer at your interview.

By law I know IR-1 is what it is. Why I am asking is because I am concerned about some clerical mistake which might be causing this. I-90 is free but has a long wait times. And you know if something happens for 9 folks but not for the 10th one, the 10th one will naturally get concerned

[ItsMeTom 22]

20 hours ago, Dashinka said:

It may change, and honestly it should, but my point is to not worry about it as it is the entry that makes the final decision, and even people that show IR1 on the portal sometimes erroneously are issued 2 yr GCs.  If for some reason that happens to you, you can get it corrected at no cost to you via an I90 filing.

 

Good Luck!

Thank you dear!

[pushbrk 12,999]

7 hours ago, ItsMeTom said:

By law I know IR-1 is what it is. Why I am asking is because I am concerned about some clerical mistake which might be causing this. I-90 is free but has a long wait times. And you know if something happens for 9 folks but not for the 10th one, the 10th one will naturally get concerned

Does worrying make you happy?  Deal with any problem if it actually happens.

 

[Crazy Cat 41,985]

8 hours ago, ItsMeTom said:

Why I am asking is because I am concerned about some clerical mistake which might be causing this.

The only clerical error which would matter is one which takes place at USCIS after entry into the US.  and you have no control in preventing that. Worrying is of no value.

[ItsMeTom 22]

1 hour ago, pushbrk said:

Does worrying make you happy?  Deal with any problem if it actually happens.

 

I agree. Thank you

21 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

The only clerical error which would matter is one which takes place at USCIS after entry into the US.  and you have no control in preventing that. Worrying is of no value.

Understood. Thanks

[ItsMeTom 22]

@pushbrk I need one more advise, please. I need to book my biometrics, should I book that as IR-1 visa class (as that is what it should be now) or should I book it as CR-1 (the one that is still mentioned in CEAC/NVC portal)? Appreciate your help!

[Crazy Cat 41,985]

12 minutes ago, ItsMeTom said:

I need to book my biometrics,

What consulate is this?