Hi,
I'm going to enter the US on the CR visa but in 4 weeks will celebrate my second anniversary. The officer said that I need to file an adjustment the day after my second anniversary. I don't want to wait to enter because I have a job lined up and don't want to be separated any longer...

Has anyone done this and know how long on average it takes? Also, what forms and is there a cost?

Thanks...

Don't know about what the "officier" is talking about. Normally CRs have to file to remove conditions [I-751] within 90 days before 2 year expiration date of receipt of green card.

There is no such thing.... if you enter before your second wedding anniversary you are going to get a 2 year greencard (CR1)... you will then have to file to remove the conditions 90 days before the expiry of that card at a cost of $545.00... if you wait until the day after your second wedding anniversary to enter you will get a 10 year greencard (IR1) and will have nothing to file until 90 days before expiry of that card... if it was me I would wait that extra 4 weeks...


Kez/Jwolf

Hi,
Thanks for responding. I was confused when she told me to apply the day after my anniversary for an adjustment....

Unfortunately, I can't wait because I start working the week after I arrive in the US(my employer is aware that I will not have the SSN yet). Delaying the start for three weeks is not an option.