Trying to Understand

[Mrs. Forgetful 2]

Okay, so I have been on this site for a while and I still haven't figured out what exactly the difference is b/w the IR-1, CR-1, and the K-3. Is the IR-1/CR-1 still for bringing your spouse into the counrty? Or is it for when they are already here?

[MaryandMian 1]

1. IR1 or CR1

Immigrant visa for a person married to a U.S. citizen: IR1 and CR1 visas. These take longer since they have already completed AOS when then are issued. IR means you have been married over 2 years and get a 10 year greencard. Under 2 years date of marriage and you get a 2 year conditional greencard and have to file to lift conditions 21 months after your POE date.

2. K3

Nonimmigrant visa for a husband\wife: K3 visa. This is faster visa usually and you cannot work until you arrive in the USA and file the proper paperwork.

Hope I helped you to understand the differences.

Mary

[simple_male 1]

Okay, so I have been on this site for a while and I still haven't figured out what exactly the difference is b/w the IR-1, CR-1, and the K-3. Is the IR-1/CR-1 still for bringing your spouse into the counrty? Or is it for when they are already here?

Mary explained it very well. You may want to read the IR-1/CR-1 guide and K-3 guide which can be found on these forums to have a better understanding.

[Yodrak 7]

Mrs. Forgetful,

People who are already here don't need to apply for a visa.

Yodrak

...Is the IR-1/CR-1 still for bringing your spouse into the counrty? Or is it for when they are already here?

[Mrs. Forgetful 2]

Mrs. Forgetful,

People who are already here don't need to apply for a visa.

Yodrak

...Is the IR-1/CR-1 still for bringing your spouse into the counrty? Or is it for when they are already here?

What I was meaning, is it another way for people like my husband who came here on a visa other than a k visa. I asked because I was looking at a CR-1/IR-1 timeline and it makes more sense for me to fill out than the K timeline. But anyway, the answers were clear so thanks for all the replies!

[meauxna 15]

What I was meaning, is it another way for people like my husband who came here on a visa other than a k visa. I asked because I was looking at a CR-1/IR-1 timeline and it makes more sense for me to fill out than the K timeline. But anyway, the answers were clear so thanks for all the replies!

No, an immigrant visa (CR/IR) is for spouses to immigrate to the US---sort of like a K, but more.

What you are doing is called Adjustment of Status/AOS, and the result will be CR-1 STATUS, when he gets a Green Card.

I think there may be a timeline issue right now for people in your situation; I'm not sure you can fill it in. See the Site Discussio Forum for similar posts.

[Yodrak 7]

meauxna,

Do you want to restate and clarify that?

Yodrak

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What you are doing is called Adjustment of Status/AOS, and the result will be CR-1 STATUS, when he gets a Green Card.

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Edited September 21, 2006 by Yodrak

[meauxna 15]

meauxna,

Do you want to restate and clarify that?

Yodrak

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What you are doing is called Adjustment of Status/AOS, and the result will be CR-1 STATUS, when he gets a Green Card.

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er, with all the hair-spliitng and parsing? Or have I missed something of a gross nature? Sorry, just missing it today...(have at it).

[Yodrak 7]

meauxna,

With regard to the OP of this thread, who is already confused and is trying to make sense of it all, I agree with you. I was thinking of the confusion of other Gentle Readers who adjust status, look at their Green Card or Approval Notice, and fear that a horrible mistake has been made because it does not say CR-1 or IR-1.

So, for the avoidance of further confusion, let me simply say that the status is Lawful Permanent Resident (with conditins or not). Within that status there are a number of classifications, CR-1 and IR-1 referring only to spouses who gained their LPR status via an immigrant visa. Spouses who gained their LPR status via adjustment from a non-immigrant status will be in other, different classifications.

Yodrak

meauxna,

Do you want to restate and clarify that?

Yodrak

...

What you are doing is called Adjustment of Status/AOS, and the result will be CR-1 STATUS, when he gets a Green Card.

...

er, with all the hair-spliitng and parsing? Or have I missed something of a gross nature? Sorry, just missing it today...(have at it).

[meauxna 15]

So, for the avoidance of further confusion, let me simply say that the status is Lawful Permanent Resident (with conditins or not). Within that status there are a number of classifications, CR-1 and IR-1 referring only to spouses who gained their LPR status via an immigrant visa. Spouses who gained their LPR status via adjustment from a non-immigrant status will be in other, different classifications.

A Most Excellent restatement; thank you!