IR-1/CR-1 USCIS says not allowed to travel

[Jerrod 0]

As usual no one knows what is going on.

My wife has received an IR-1/CR-1 immigrant visa. She wants to travel to the USA for the holidays (in December) and leave 3 weeks later. She will then enter for good in March. Her visa is valid till April, and on the visa it states that when endorsed it acts as the I-551. So, when she enters the country, the visa will be processed and stamped? This then gives her I-551 status and she should be able to travel and enter the USA at will (with exceptions like leaving for 6 months etc..)?

I know this has been asked before. I however called USCIS and they do not know the answer (how is that????). They told me to call the National Visa Center, but the line is either ALWAYS busy or if I do get through, there are no operators to speak to me. I even e-mailed them two days ago! I called USCIS and they told me to call a local office, but guess what? You can't just call a local office you have to have something called infopass and make an appointment!!

Sorry to vent.

So, has anyone entered on the IR-1/CR-1 and left before receiving their greencard? Then returned back within a few months?

Thanks,

Jerrod

[RandyandRina 2]

I know you entered here on a CR1/IR1 that will enable you to go travel and in and out of the US, however I will still suggest for you to wait until you receive your greencard before making any travel plans. From what I have heard recently, you'll get your greencard at least 2 weeks to 2months after arrival.

[Jigi 0]

Hi

Rina is right, and yes when you call NVC number you have to wait for 10 mins in call waiting,..... keeep trying mate

Jigi

[Jerrod 0]

Thanks for the responces. I guess what I really should have asked is, will my wife be able to enter and leave the united states at will with just her Russian travel passport, Machine readable visa that has been endorsed?

Worst comes to worst, I could always send her greencard to her via DHL and have her reenter on that. The thing is I really want to see my wife. We have been apart for almost 4 months. She can't come till March for good and that will mean we will be apart for 8 months. We did this once before (but we did get to see each other) and I don't want to do it again.

Are there any lawyers around? Should I contact an immigration lawyer?

Thanks.