ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCan we live together in US prior to approval?
I visited as well, long as you are visiting should not be a problem.
BoilerMaleWales2010-07-27 08:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJust married, no job, no country, questions about IR-1/CR-1
B2 entrants usually get 6 months.
BoilerMaleWales2010-08-02 09:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJust married, no job, no country, questions about IR-1/CR-1

She has a US tourist visa (allows 90-day visits, maximum 180 days per year), obtained last year in order to visit my family


Sounds sort of like the VWP, does she have a non Brazilian Citizenship?
BoilerMaleWales2010-07-31 17:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHUSBAND'S VISA DENIED - FEBRUARY 2010
Usually I am the last person to suggest a Lawyer, but this may well be a case where one is required. Inevitably on forums like this you can miss out on key issues.

At the risk of repeating myself you are still principally focussing on your commitment, I really doubt if this is questioned.
BoilerMaleWales2010-08-01 23:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHUSBAND'S VISA DENIED - FEBRUARY 2010
Do you have a Lawyer involved.

My first thought was I doubt very much they have any issues with your commitment to the marriage so more evidence along those lines will not make any difference.

From a practical point of view it may be better for you rather than him to consider moving.
BoilerMaleWales2010-08-01 07:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures7 months left and need to take a decision
There are some obvious red flags, as long as you are not hitting them, you should be fine. Mine was more than 6 months.

Different religion
Older petitioner
Petitioner divorced especially with children
Met on line
Limited visits
BoilerMaleWales2010-08-07 22:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy boyfriend is a US green card holder since 2005 and we're planning on getting married
The time lines have recently reduced to about 2 years for LPR's, but the can go either way.

Best if he gets his Citienship as soon as he can, sounds ike he could apply soon.
BoilerMaleWales2010-08-08 11:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAgent says CR1 *expired*, only given tourist visa!
The comment above refers to the first visit to activate the GC on the basis that you need to go back and finish up your affairs before finally moving.

Does not seem to be the case here.

I would also suggest filing when you are ready to move.
BoilerMaleWales2010-08-10 18:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJoint sponsor/ co-sponsor
http://www.uscis.gov.../form/i-864.pdf

It is all on that.
BoilerMaleWales2010-08-16 01:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMoving to the USA with German Wife! :D
Your wife will need both, I think you just need a birth certificate, the forms will say.
BoilerMaleWales2010-08-15 22:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMoving to the USA with German Wife! :D

Well, she arrived in Virginia at the tail end of May and we left on December 31st, 2008.

Still, that won't affect our visa process in a negative manner if we are honest and upfront, will it?


Not by my calculations, she overstayed about 4 months.
BoilerMaleWales2010-08-15 14:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMoving to the USA with German Wife! :D
It sounds like her overstay was less than 180 days so you will not need a waiver.
BoilerMaleWales2010-08-15 11:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMoving to the USA with German Wife! :D
Why couldn't your wife stay in the US?
BoilerMaleWales2010-08-15 09:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresvisiting my husband
Except in most unusual cases, no.

Most often VWP applicants are allowed to withdraw their application and go back on the next available flight.
BoilerMaleWales2010-08-17 20:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresvisiting my husband

Please can anyone tell me if I can go and visit my Husband now my papers have been sent?


Yes you can, just use the VWP. I am assuming you have a current ESTA.

I visited, many others have as well in similar circumstances.

No harm in taking proof of your need to return, to be shown only if asked for by the Immigration Officer.

most people enter without issue, but no harm if having extra documentation as a back up.
BoilerMaleWales2010-08-17 19:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarried on WWP in 2009
Which country?
BoilerMaleWales2010-08-19 08:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarried on WWP in 2009

Hi LOP - Darnell is right. We have not yet filed for anything in the US for me. We have only filed for him in my country and they denied him because he's not a Schengen zone resident.


That does not make much sense.

I know of no country that would do that?
BoilerMaleWales2010-08-18 19:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureshow do they do it? No job yet bring wife or fiancee to america.
We took it in turns visiting sort of. I am not sure we actually counted it out, there were some times it was better for me to travel, other times it was better for her.

It was probably cheaper than taking a conventional vacation/holiday. No need for hotel rooms.
BoilerMaleWales2010-08-21 22:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEntry into USA using C1/D during CR-1 application

thanks - i have one of those too but was under the impression i wouldnt be able to enter as a tourist at all during cr-1 proceedures

canadian wife - ty to you too - i appreciate the replies


Many many people visit during the process.

I would also agree with the comment that entering on a crewman's is more advantageous than under the VWP.
BoilerMaleWales2010-08-24 14:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresmarrying family members for green card
A Troll is somebody who makes up stories just to see what happens.

If this is not a troll, dump boyfriend and move on.
BoilerMaleWales2010-09-14 21:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresneed a help

peace upon u everyone in VJ
now i got the answer for my 1st question about the I-864 ...now my wife live in Iowa sioux city USA where she can do that paper stamp and this stuff i mean what office she should go


What stamp?
BoilerMaleWales2010-09-26 10:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhy there is such a long wait for I-130 be approved for imm relatives?
Post Office
BoilerMaleWales2010-09-26 17:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhy there is such a long wait for I-130 be approved for imm relatives?
Took me 11 months.

Resources vs demand.
BoilerMaleWales2010-09-24 17:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduressponsoring questions
Would the local mosque be able to help?

To be reunited you have basically two options, have you looked at moving instead of him?
BoilerMaleWales2010-09-27 01:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions about the i130 *Please Help me!*
She would no longer be able to use her B2 Visa. They would be doubting her non immigrant intent.

Subsequently as an immigrant that would not apply.

I 130 with a year would be very doable.
BoilerMaleWales2010-09-27 12:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions about the i130 *Please Help me!*
Many people travel whilst waiting. I did.
BoilerMaleWales2010-09-26 23:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNon-Overseas Spouse?
Overseas in this context does not necessarily involve water.
BoilerMaleWales2010-10-03 23:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat you do when your young and stupid.....follows you for the rest of your life!!!
The cases I remember are more recent where rehab is being undertaken or is required, and those from further back where rehab is completed.

I see no point doing it now but it might be a good idea to have something to show the error of ways has been recognised and resolved. Stupid thing I did as a kid and have now matured etc etc.
BoilerMaleWales2010-10-06 17:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat you do when your young and stupid.....follows you for the rest of your life!!!
There is no rehabilitation of offenders act in US law.

There is a de minimis amount for pot, can not remember how much.

I would add drug dealing as a major non no.

If you have a drugs conviction than provide evidence of rehabilitation, courses attended etc, not just anything court ordered.
BoilerMaleWales2010-10-04 14:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat you do when your young and stupid.....follows you for the rest of your life!!!
Ditto
BoilerMaleWales2010-09-30 16:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFather of US Citizen Stepchild Denies Signature
Are you sure he is legally present in the US?
BoilerMaleWales2010-10-11 15:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduressend an invitation to my husband
That would make a lot of sense.
BoilerMaleWales2010-10-21 12:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduressend an invitation to my husband
Definitely a case for legal advise.
BoilerMaleWales2010-10-20 17:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCorrect info given at USCIS
B2 Visitor Visa

Non Immigrant Waiver for the ban

A long shot but never say never.
BoilerMaleWales2010-10-21 21:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAm i gonna pay MORE!!!!?
OP is the beneficiary and is a he.
BoilerMaleWales2010-10-25 18:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresexpedited petittions
Me too
BoilerMaleWales2010-10-26 12:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresexpedited petittions
RichiJenny - If memory serves me right you also have the waiver to expedite as well.

Edited by Boiler, 26 October 2010 - 11:53 AM.

BoilerMaleWales2010-10-26 11:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresexpedited petittions
I have not come across the war torn country, I do frequent immigrate2us.net and I would have thought Mexico would have qualified.

If you have a reasonable case, I would try. The downside is that if you are refused is seems to slightly delay matters.
BoilerMaleWales2010-10-26 11:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresexpedited petittions
The ones I have seen involved imminent military deployment.

From your other thread it seems that you applied for a expedite. What reason did you use?
BoilerMaleWales2010-10-25 18:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864: Can I support spouse with income from temporary 1 year job?
I am in a At Will State, so a 12 month contract is a lot longer than most can guarantee.
BoilerMaleWales2010-10-28 00:12:00