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RIMASH

Jan 24 2007, 01:57 PM

what is the full form....i am confused about the abbreviations.

thanks

riblet

Jan 24 2007, 03:44 PM

I'm not sure exactly, but I believe the CR1 stands for Conditional Residency when you enter on a CR1 you get a 2 year green card and must apply to remove the conditions, with the IR1 you get a 10 year green card. Which one you get depends on how long you've been married when you enter the U.S.

QUOTE(RIMASH @ Jan 24 2007, 01:57 PM)

what is the full form....i am confused about the abbreviations.

thanks

payxibka

Jan 24 2007, 03:45 PM

IR1 - immediate relative

simple_male

Jan 26 2007, 04:25 PM

QUOTE(riblet @ Jan 24 2007, 04:44 PM)

I'm not sure exactly, but I believe the CR1 stands for Conditional Residency when you enter on a CR1 you get a 2 year green card and must apply to remove the conditions, with the IR1 you get a 10 year green card. Which one you get depends on how long you've been married when you enter the U.S.

QUOTE(RIMASH @ Jan 24 2007, 01:57 PM)

what is the full form....i am confused about the abbreviations.

thanks

Yes, riblet, I agree with you.

novotul

Feb 2 2007, 03:52 AM

If you enter the US before your second wedding anniversary, you get a CR-1, which gives permanent residency for a shorter period (2 yr I think) but if it is after your second wedding anniversary, you should get a IR-1, which is a 10-yr permanent residency.

Kiya

Feb 2 2007, 11:03 AM

QUOTE(riblet @ Jan 24 2007, 04:44 PM)

I'm not sure exactly, but I believe the CR1 stands for Conditional Residency when you enter on a CR1 you get a 2 year green card and must apply to remove the conditions, with the IR1 you get a 10 year green card. Which one you get depends on how long you've been married when you enter the U.S.

QUOTE(RIMASH @ Jan 24 2007, 01:57 PM)

what is the full form....i am confused about the abbreviations.

thanks

This is exactly correct

~Kiyah~

beameup

Feb 9 2007, 07:16 AM

QUOTE(novotul @ Feb 2 2007, 04:52 PM)

If you enter the US before your second wedding anniversary, you get a CR-1, which gives permanent residency for a shorter period (2 yr I think) but if it is after your second wedding anniversary, you should get a IR-1, which is a 10-yr permanent residency.

So after the two year "green card" are you issued a Permanent "green card"?

devblt

Feb 9 2007, 08:59 AM

So after the two year "green card" are you issued a Permanent "green card"?
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Yes, 3 months before your 2 years is up, you need to file for Removal of conditional status. After you file and USCIS processes the case - with an interview with both the husband and wife they will approve a 10 year green card.

There is a forum on this site that discusses Removal of Conditions.