ir1cr1 2.5 years ? is it true?

[AlwaysStressed 2]

Hi guys 

 

Is it true that the IR1/CR1 visa can take as long as +2 years if the foreign spouse is not in the US? 

 

I saw someone say they're on 2.5 and it's quicker if the spouse is already in the states? 

 

That's such a long wait...excruciating..

[wildbug100420 222]

5 minutes ago, AlwaysStressed said:

Hi guys 

 

Is it true that the IR1/CR1 visa can take as long as +2 years if the foreign spouse is not in the US? 

 

I saw someone say they're on 2.5 and it's quicker if the spouse is already in the states? 

 

That's such a long wait...excruciating..

Immigration is never fast. It's not allowed to adjust status if that was the intent when entering 

[SalishSea 18,354]

25 minutes ago, AlwaysStressed said:

Hi guys 

 

Is it true that the IR1/CR1 visa can take as long as +2 years if the foreign spouse is not in the US? 

 

I saw someone say they're on 2.5 and it's quicker if the spouse is already in the states? 

 

That's such a long wait...excruciating..

It’s FRAUD to enter with the intent to adjust.   CBP, DHS and USCIS are all are absolutely cracking down on fraudulent and nefarious behavior.   Do not do that, or you risk all future immigration benefits.

[AlwaysStressed 2]

Just now, SalishSea said:

It’s FRAUD to enter with the intent to adjust.   CBP, DHS and USCIS are all are absolutely cracking down on fraudulent and nefarious behavior.   Do not do that, or you risk all future immigration benefits.

Yes, I completely understand this. I think my question is being misinterpreted. 

 

To clarify, I'm focusing on timeline difference specifically between spouses already in the US, for instance on an F1 visa and foreign spouses in their home country while the application is being processed. The person who is waiting 2.5 years does not have their spouse in the states yet (Consular). They're waiting for the visa to be approved in order to bring them over legally. NO FRAUDULENT INTENT. On the other hand, another person who already has a spouse in the states on an F1 with AOS received their visa in under 16 months...

 

Which makes me wonder if that makes a difference in terms of timeline..

[AlwaysStressed 2]

12 minutes ago, SalishSea said:

It’s FRAUD to enter with the intent to adjust.   CBP, DHS and USCIS are all are absolutely cracking down on fraudulent and nefarious behavior.   Do not do that, or you risk all future immigration benefits.

 

32 minutes ago, wildbug100420 said:

Immigration is never fast. It's not allowed to adjust status if that was the intent when entering 

Yes, I completely understand this. I think my question is being misinterpreted. 

 

 To clarify, I'm focusing on timeline difference specifically between spouses already in the US, for instance on an F1 visa and foreign spouses in their home country while the application is being processed. The person who is waiting 2.5 years does not have their spouse in the states yet (Consular). They're waiting for the visa to be approved in order to bring them over legally. NO FRAUDULENT INTENT. On the other hand, another person who already has a spouse in the states on an F1 with AOS received their visa in under 16 months...

 

 Which makes me wonder if that makes a difference in terms of timeline..

[Ryan H 3,849]

Moved from K3 Process & Procedures to General Immigration-Related Discussion; OP is asking about timelines on two different processes.

[appleblossom 3,571]

It will be different, as it’s two completely different processes. 
 

Consular processing timelines depend largely on the specific consulate though. Those applying via a quick one such as London could be 20 months or so. Those applying via a slow one like Islamabad will be 3.5 years +. No idea where SA is on that scale, but a search should tell you. 
 

Good luck. 

[AlwaysStressed 2]

4 hours ago, appleblossom said:

It will be different, as it’s two completely different processes. 
 

Consular processing timelines depend largely on the specific consulate though. Those applying via a quick one such as London could be 20 months or so. Those applying via a slow one like Islamabad will be 3.5 years +. No idea where SA is on that scale, but a search should tell you. 
 

Good luck. 

Thank you for that clear explanation.

 

I hope SA isn't too backlogged with nightmarish delays. I'll look into it. 

 

Good luck to you too!