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

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n.samuraibear   17

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On 9/13/2024 at 9:52 PM, 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. 

Is it applied mechanically or with some human discretion and judgment?

Simply, if someone enters 1 day before or on the 2nd anniversary day, do they get automatically get CR1? And on the flip side, if they enter 1 day after the 2nd anniversary, do they get IR1 (barring any clerical errors)?

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Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   41,187

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9 minutes ago, n.samuraibear said:

Is it applied mechanically or with some human discretion and judgment?

Simply, if someone enters 1 day before or on the 2nd anniversary day, do they get automatically get CR1? And on the flip side, if they enter 1 day after the 2nd anniversary, do they get IR1 (barring any clerical errors)?

To my knowledge, there is no discretion.  I would not cut it that close.  In our case, wife entered 30 days prior to 2nd anniversary.

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On 9/16/2024 at 1:01 PM, ItsMeTom said:

@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!

Are you talking about the medical examination?  I have not heard of a consulate requirement for biometrics.  Regardless if you have a choice, choose IR1.

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