CR-1 Visa to IR-1 at point of Entry

[James & Julie 1]

My wife was issued a CR-1 visa on September 14, 2010, we were told that if she waits until our 2 year anniversary ( after October 23, 2010 ) that she will be changed to IR-1 ( Permanent Resident ) as she enters USA. Is this true and if so, is there papers we need to prepare or any fees she has to pay, I don't believe she was fingerprinted at Embassy interview because she needed me to email her my Property assessments for Affidavit of Support. Can anyone think of anything i do not have covered, any fees, papers, anything is helpful as we have had so many mistakes and setbacks so far, been 2 years time line for USA visa, I should have used a lawyer !!!

[Darnell 8,478]

at the POE, no, is not any fees for 'this upgrade'

however

is not automatic

and

SHE needs to talk with the Immigration Staffer, prior to 'getting passport stamped'.

She'll need to show the marriage certificate , show the Immigration Goon The Date

and then

say, "It's more than 2 years, I qualify for IR-1 designation - please use IR-1 stamp, and note in the computer the IR-1 designation"

This takes a bit of time, be prepared for it. She has ONE shot to 'get it done'.

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here's a prior topic, same question -

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/275963-cr1-visa-holder/

have a read, soonish?

Edited October 5, 2010 by Darnell

[James & Julie 1]

at the POE, no, is not any fees for 'this upgrade'

however

is not automatic

and

SHE needs to talk with the Immigration Staffer, prior to 'getting passport stamped'.

She'll need to show the marriage certificate , show the Immigration Goon The Date

and then

say, "It's more than 2 years, I qualify for IR-1 designation - please use IR-1 stamp, and note in the computer the IR-1 designation"

This takes a bit of time, be prepared for it. She has ONE shot to 'get it done'.

Thanx, we were approver 6 weeks before 2 year anniversary and it's better to just wait 6 more weeks and she is Permanent Resident, besides, i always have her pay her bills in Baguio City 1 month in advance so her rent and bills are finished, I always try to plan ahead, I wish I knew of this website 2 years ago, I just found it 2 days ago !!!

[Darnell 8,478]

ya, have a read -> http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/275963-cr1-visa-holder/

and 'be certain' about 'the location' of that marriage certificate, after reading that link.

[baby44 0]

My wife was issued a CR-1 visa on September 14, 2010, we were told that if she waits until our 2 year anniversary ( after October 23, 2010 ) that she will be changed to IR-1 ( Permanent Resident ) as she enters USA. Is this true and if so, is there papers we need to prepare or any fees she has to pay, I don't believe she was fingerprinted at Embassy interview because she needed me to email her my Property assessments for Affidavit of Support. Can anyone think of anything i do not have covered, any fees, papers, anything is helpful as we have had so many mistakes and setbacks so far, been 2 years time line for USA visa, I should have used a lawyer !!!

ya.. this site is very helpful. We applied for K3 but i was approved for CR1 we been married for 7 months when i got my visa. I dont understand why the Co didn't explain your wife if she wants CR1 instead of IR-1 since the 2year anniversary are almost done. you dont need to fee anything just present you marriage certificate and cenomar as proof. she needs finger scanning im sure.

[James & Julie 1]

ya.. this site is very helpful. We applied for K3 but i was approved for CR1 we been married for 7 months when i got my visa. I dont understand why the Co didn't explain your wife if she wants CR1 instead of IR-1 since the 2year anniversary are almost done. you dont need to fee anything just present you marriage certificate and cenomar as proof. she needs finger scanning im sure.

Thank You, I created this for my wife to print and attach a certified marriage contract to it, then keep with her passport to show immigration, file is attachment

Thank You, I created this for my wife to print and attach a certified marriage contract to it, then keep with her passport to show immigration, file is attachment

[Poloydim 0]

at the POE, no, is not any fees for 'this upgrade'

however

is not automatic

and

SHE needs to talk with the Immigration Staffer, prior to 'getting passport stamped'.

She'll need to show the marriage certificate , show the Immigration Goon The Date

and then

say, "It's more than 2 years, I qualify for IR-1 designation - please use IR-1 stamp, and note in the computer the IR-1 designation"

This takes a bit of time, be prepared for it. She has ONE shot to 'get it done'.

---------

here's a prior topic, same question -

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/275963-cr1-visa-holder/

have a read, soonish?

Hi, all. now my question is? is this for couple who physically lived together for two years or can this also be possible for a couple who lived separately, like for example one spouse who is the US Citizen living in the US and one living abroad who is immigrating here with CR-1 visa?

[Poloydim 0]

Hi, all. now my question is? is this for couple who physically lived together for two years or can this also be possible for a couple who lived separately, like for example one spouse who is the US Citizen living in the US and one living abroad who is immigrating here with CR-1 visa?