How do 'they' know if it's a CR-1??

[lgg 2]

So, we're going the CR-1 route, onboard with the I-130 and all but my question is this...

How does the Visa center ultimately know that you're applying for a CR-1 visa when all t he visa processes start with the I 130?

Is it based on the steps you take?

Do you tell t hem at some point which Visa you want? Do they figure it about by the steps you complete or the steps you don't?

In our I-130 cover letter, should we tell t hem that the Cr-1 is ultimate visa goal?

Thanks...

just wondering...

LGG

[lgg 2]

I realize that this is probably a totally silly question, but I really want to know so

you're allowed to mock me just a little for my naivety but your answer and my gratitude will

counterbalance that!

[Engo 1]

i guess they will know after NOA1

when u continue without sending I-129 form for k3 visa

thats the answer

Salam

[StoneLove4Ever 0]

I realize that this is probably a totally silly question, but I really want to know so

you're allowed to mock me just a little for my naivety but your answer and my gratitude will

counterbalance that!

I-130 visas are family based visas...when you fill out the form they ask you who are you petitioning for...if the answer is husband/wife then they know it is either a CR1 or IR1...the difference between those two is that a CR1 is a conditional relative visa and are for those who are married less than two years and they will know that by looking at your marriage certificate...an IR1 is an immediate relative visa and those are for people who have been married for over two years...again looking at the marriage certificate will determine that since it shows when you got married.....

[CHD 0]

I realize that this is probably a totally silly question, but I really want to know so

you're allowed to mock me just a little for my naivety but your answer and my gratitude will

counterbalance that!

I-130 visas are family based visas...when you fill out the form they ask you who are you petitioning for...if the answer is husband/wife then they know it is either a CR1 or IR1...the difference between those two is that a CR1 is a conditional relative visa and are for those who are married less than two years and they will know that by looking at your marriage certificate...an IR1 is an immediate relative visa and those are for people who have been married for over two years...again looking at the marriage certificate will determine that since it shows when you got married.....

They do determine which visa you are applying for based on the forms you submit and how certain questions are answered. As stated above, an I-130 is a family based visa petiton, so they automatically know that the goal is permanent residence. They determine the type of visa to processed based on the family relation and where the alien relative resides (within or outside of the US). But based on the fact that your I-130 will indicate that the alien relative is a spouse who resides outside of the US, they will process it as a CR-1/IR-1 visa once approved (unless an I-129f soon follows), as this is the only class you would qualify for.

Edited December 2, 2008 by CHD