Difference between IR1 and CR1

[Jay Patel 0]

I just want to know whats the difference between IR1 or CR1. I filed I-130 for my wife and the form doesn't indicate anything about IR1 or CR1.

I am trying to send the AOS Fee bill using James Shortcut and it asks for Visa Classification and i wanted to know if i should put down IR1 or CR1.

Please someone shed some light on my issue.

Thank you.

Jay

[pushbrk 12,881]

I just want to know whats the difference between IR1 or CR1. I filed I-130 for my wife and the form doesn't indicate anything about IR1 or CR1.

I am trying to send the AOS Fee bill using James Shortcut and it asks for Visa Classification and i wanted to know if i should put down IR1 or CR1.

Please someone shed some light on my issue.

Thank you.

Jay

Put down CR1. IR1 is issued when the couple has been married two years at visa issue time. IR1 visa holders get the ten year green card. Those are the only two differences.

[lucyrich 20]

I just want to know whats the difference between IR1 or CR1. I filed I-130 for my wife and the form doesn't indicate anything about IR1 or CR1.

I am trying to send the AOS Fee bill using James Shortcut and it asks for Visa Classification and i wanted to know if i should put down IR1 or CR1.

Please someone shed some light on my issue.

Thank you.

Jay

Put down CR1. IR1 is issued when the couple has been married two years at visa issue time. IR1 visa holders get the ten year green card. Those are the only two differences.

Actually, CR-1 visa holders can get the ten year green card, too, if the dates work out right.

Note that the IR-1 vs. CR-1 decision for the VISA gets made at the consulate on the day the visa is issued. The process is identical for both visas, and some of the early consular paperwork is a bit loose regarding the distinction, because there really isn't a distinction until the day the visa is issued. If the marriage is over two years old when the visa is issued, it's an IR-1; if the marriage is newer, it's a CR-1. If you're close to the line, a slight delay in the issuance of the visa can change the visa type -- it's ok, they don't need to redo any of the early paperwork.

When you enter the US, they take a second look at the age of the marriage. If it's over two years old on this date, you get a ten year card with no conditions; if you've been married less than two years, you get a two year card with conditions. The entry date is the important one for determing which kind of green card you get and whether you'll have to go through the whole removal of conditions process.

If you get the visa just before your second wedding anniversary and enter the US after your anniversary, you'll get a CR-1 visa and a ten year green card.

To the OP; take your best guess at which visa you'll get based on the age of your marriage, but don't worry about it. They'll accept either answer and they'll sort it out on the day they issue the visa.

[RandyandRina 2]

This is great info. At least your posts above asnwered my question regarding the whole CR1/IR1. But anyhow, I had prepared a letter to the Consular when my husband gets his interview at the US Embassy in Manila, to ensure they don't overlook our 2nd yr anniversary date, which will entitle my husband of an IR1 visa.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=84079

Thanks a bunch!

[MargotDarko 0]

I just want to know whats the difference between IR1 or CR1. I filed I-130 for my wife and the form doesn't indicate anything about IR1 or CR1.

I am trying to send the AOS Fee bill using James Shortcut and it asks for Visa Classification and i wanted to know if i should put down IR1 or CR1.

Please someone shed some light on my issue.

Thank you.

Jay

Put down CR1. IR1 is issued when the couple has been married two years at visa issue time. IR1 visa holders get the ten year green card. Those are the only two differences.

When you enter the US, they take a second look at the age of the marriage. If it's over two years old on this date, you get a ten year card with no conditions; if you've been married less than two years, you get a two year card with conditions. The entry date is the important one for determing which kind of green card you get and whether you'll have to go through the whole removal of conditions process.

If you get the visa just before your second wedding anniversary and enter the US after your anniversary, you'll get a CR-1 visa and a ten year green card.

That isn't always true. Yes, it's the way it's technically supposed to happen, but not every POE officer knows that or follows it. So the immigrant would have to be very specific in requesting it and pointing it out.