IR1 not K3

[sassasdave 0]

I am processing the K-3 presently and have my interview scheduled. The I-130 has now been approved and my wife in the US has received the first packet. I would prefer to enter with Green Card in hand thru the CR-1 and would like to know if I should still go to the K-3 Interview.

Any assistance or knowledge would be appreciated. Thank you.

[meddykomp 0]

Is it financially possible for you to enter on K-3 and then return to the UK for your CR-1 interview? You may still have months ahead of you before you actually get that interview. The K-3 would allow you to spend those months with your wife.

[Fischkoepfin 1]

That is up to you. It doesn't really make a difference if you still go for the K3 or not. Processing the petition at the NVC can still take 2-3 months and then you'll have to wait another few weeks for the interview. So if you can wait that long, you could cancel the K3-interview.

If you go for the K3-interview, however, you can travel to the US and wait for your CR-1 to reach London and you go to the interview there rather than filing for AOS. Doing so will most likely be quicker than waiting for EAD and green card. There are a few people on here who did just that.

[sassasdave 0]

What if i go to the Interview for K3 and dont travel?? I know there is an expiry on the K3 and would it affect my CR1 application?

[babybunny 2]

have you been married over 2 years? IR1 is for those married over 2 years. if that is the case why not hold out for the Ir1? is the 5 year green card. that would mean she would not have to remove condtions as with the CR1. she whould not have to AOS as with the K-3.

K-3 is totally like starting over.

IR1 is the best way to go. whats a few extra months?

[sassasdave 0]

We have been married 13 months now.

[Fischkoepfin 1]

What if i go to the Interview for K3 and dont travel?? I know there is an expiry on the K3 and would it affect my CR1 application?

I don't think so. The K3 expires in 2 years. If you don't activate it, there shouldn't be a problem because it is finally up to you. And if you activate it, there shouldn't be a problem either; otherwise other people couldn't go back for their CR1-interviews after entering on K3.

Your CR1-application will be continue to be processed regardless of your decision. However, if you decide to continue with CR1 you can't change your mind later that easily, meaning it will be more difficult if not impossible to adjust status in the US should you enter on K3 and decide to stay.

have you been married over 2 years? IR1 is for those married over 2 years. if that is the case why not hold out for the Ir1? is the 5 year green card. that would mean she would not have to remove condtions as with the CR1. she whould not have to AOS as with the K-3.

K-3 is totally like starting over.

IR1 is the best way to go. whats a few extra months?

You don't have to AOS when entering on K3, but can continue the CR1-route. It requires extra travel, but you can stay with your spouse while your file moves to the consulate.

As to the IR1-greencard, it's for 10 years rather than 5. If you AOS on K3 and are married for more than 2 years, you also get a 10-years GC.

CR1 is for two years and requires a removal of conditions just like AOS.

[babybunny 2]

What if i go to the Interview for K3 and dont travel?? I know there is an expiry on the K3 and would it affect my CR1 application?

I don't think so. The K3 expires in 2 years. If you don't activate it, there shouldn't be a problem because it is finally up to you. And if you activate it, there shouldn't be a problem either; otherwise other people couldn't go back for their CR1-interviews after entering on K3.

Your CR1-application will be continue to be processed regardless of your decision. However, if you decide to continue with CR1 you can't change your mind later that easily, meaning it will be more difficult if not impossible to adjust status in the US should you enter on K3 and decide to stay.

have you been married over 2 years? IR1 is for those married over 2 years. if that is the case why not hold out for the Ir1? is the 5 year green card. that would mean she would not have to remove condtions as with the CR1. she whould not have to AOS as with the K-3.

K-3 is totally like starting over.

IR1 is the best way to go. whats a few extra months?

You don't have to AOS when entering on K3, but can continue the CR1-route. It requires extra travel, but you can stay with your spouse while your file moves to the consulate.

As to the IR1-greencard, it's for 10 years rather than 5. If you AOS on K3 and are married for more than 2 years, you also get a 10-years GC.

CR1 is for two years and requires a removal of conditions just like AOS.

are you sure IR1 is for 10 years?

[Fischkoepfin 1]

What if i go to the Interview for K3 and dont travel?? I know there is an expiry on the K3 and would it affect my CR1 application?

I don't think so. The K3 expires in 2 years. If you don't activate it, there shouldn't be a problem because it is finally up to you. And if you activate it, there shouldn't be a problem either; otherwise other people couldn't go back for their CR1-interviews after entering on K3.

Your CR1-application will be continue to be processed regardless of your decision. However, if you decide to continue with CR1 you can't change your mind later that easily, meaning it will be more difficult if not impossible to adjust status in the US should you enter on K3 and decide to stay.

have you been married over 2 years? IR1 is for those married over 2 years. if that is the case why not hold out for the Ir1? is the 5 year green card. that would mean she would not have to remove condtions as with the CR1. she whould not have to AOS as with the K-3.

K-3 is totally like starting over.

IR1 is the best way to go. whats a few extra months?

You don't have to AOS when entering on K3, but can continue the CR1-route. It requires extra travel, but you can stay with your spouse while your file moves to the consulate.

As to the IR1-greencard, it's for 10 years rather than 5. If you AOS on K3 and are married for more than 2 years, you also get a 10-years GC.

CR1 is for two years and requires a removal of conditions just like AOS.

are you sure IR1 is for 10 years?

Almost certain. IR-1 visa holders are lawful permanent residents, which have a ten-year green card. I read around some and I didn't find any different information.

[babybunny 2]

please let me know. coz my friend hubby just got it ...

but she dont know if its 5 or 10 year. this would be kind of interesting.

[aussiewench 9]

What if i go to the Interview for K3 and dont travel?? I know there is an expiry on the K3 and would it affect my CR1 application?

The K-3 visa has a validity of 2 years but you must enter the US within 6 months of it being granted to activate it. The only thing I did find on the US Consulate London site regarding not travelling on the K-3.....

What if I cannot travel during the validity period of the immigrant visa?

You should return the unused visa to the Immigrant Visa Branch with a letter explaining why you were unable to travel. Depending on the reasons for you not using the visa, it may be possible to re-issue you with a new visa on payment of new visa processing fees.

Entering the US on the K-3, continuing the processing of the I-130 through NVC culminating in an interview for the CR-1 visa which you would have to travel back to attend would be the way to go IMO. If the interview and granting of the CR-1 visa is then close enough to your liking to wait until you have been married 2 years, you would then enter the US as an IR-1. Ultimately I guess it all depends on how long you wish to be apart from your spouse. Im not sure if you would or wouldnt be questioned about the non travelling on the K-3 or if it would affect the granting of the CR-1 visa or not. It may possibly raise some questions.

[meauxna 15]

please let me know. coz my friend hubby just got it ...

but she dont know if its 5 or 10 year. this would be kind of interesting.

Where did you ever get the 5-year idea?

http://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/renew.htm

Who Should Renew a Permanent Resident Card?

You should renew your permanent resident card if you are a permanent resident who was issued a Form I-551 valid for ten years, and that card is either expired or will expire within the next six months.

Please note: If you are a Conditional Resident and your status is expiring, these instructions do not pertain to you. You are to use Form I-751 (Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence) to apply to remove the conditions on your permanent resident status.

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http://uscis.gov/graphics/publicaffairs/qu...REENCARD_QA.htm

Q. Why does the INS put 10-year expiration dates on Green Cards?

A. INS began implementing 10-year expiration dates on Green Cards (Form I-551, Alien Registration Receipt Card) in 1989 to allow the agency to update photo identification and implement new card technologies that will increase the card’s resistance to counterfeiting and tampering.

Q. Do I need to renew my Green Card if it was issued between 1979 and 1988 and does not have an expiration date?

A. No. Green Cards issued between 1979 and 1988 do not have expiration dates and do not need to be renewed at this time. INS will develop an orderly plan for replacing these cards at a future time. (Note: If you obtained your Green Card before your 14th birthday and are now over 14, and your Green Card does not have an expiration date on it, you will still need to get a new card.

[babybunny 2]

please let me know. coz my friend hubby just got it ...

but she dont know if its 5 or 10 year. this would be kind of interesting.

Where did you ever get the 5-year idea?

http://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/renew.htm

Who Should Renew a Permanent Resident Card?

You should renew your permanent resident card if you are a permanent resident who was issued a Form I-551 valid for ten years, and that card is either expired or will expire within the next six months.

Please note: If you are a Conditional Resident and your status is expiring, these instructions do not pertain to you. You are to use Form I-751 (Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence) to apply to remove the conditions on your permanent resident status.

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http://uscis.gov/graphics/publicaffairs/qu...REENCARD_QA.htm

Q. Why does the INS put 10-year expiration dates on Green Cards?

A. INS began implementing 10-year expiration dates on Green Cards (Form I-551, Alien Registration Receipt Card) in 1989 to allow the agency to update photo identification and implement new card technologies that will increase the card’s resistance to counterfeiting and tampering.

Q. Do I need to renew my Green Card if it was issued between 1979 and 1988 and does not have an expiration date?

A. No. Green Cards issued between 1979 and 1988 do not have expiration dates and do not need to be renewed at this time. INS will develop an orderly plan for replacing these cards at a future time. (Note: If you obtained your Green Card before your 14th birthday and are now over 14, and your Green Card does not have an expiration date on it, you will still need to get a new card.

stop being a JERK..

even my friend was thinking it was 5 year. green card. her husband is picking it up this week.