can one return to home country after entering on CR-1

[dabrian 0]

Is it possible for the beneficiary to return to their country after entering the US on a CR-1 visa? Seems yes, but why do you have to give up your passport upon entry?

many thanks for any and all comments

[pushbrk 13,526]

Is it possible for the beneficiary to return to their country after entering the US on a CR-1 visa? Seems yes, but why do you have to give up your passport upon entry?

many thanks for any and all comments

You do NOT give up your passport upon entry, other than for a few moments as you clear immigration and have the visa endorsed. You can leave on the next plane out if you wish and use the endorsed visa to re-enter. For travel concerns, Google, "maintaining current resident status".

[Dakine 26]

Is it possible for the beneficiary to return to their country after entering the US on a CR-1 visa? Seems yes, but why do you have to give up your passport upon entry?

many thanks for any and all comments

You do NOT give up your passport upon entry, other than for a few moments as you clear immigration and have the visa endorsed. You can leave on the next plane out if you wish and use the endorsed visa to re-enter. For travel concerns, Google, "maintaining current resident status".

Wouldn't you have to wait for your GC to be mailed to you before you can enter the US again.

Are CRs a Multi-entry like a K3?

Edited November 22, 2009 by Dakine

[Malrothien 6]

Is it possible for the beneficiary to return to their country after entering the US on a CR-1 visa? Seems yes, but why do you have to give up your passport upon entry?

many thanks for any and all comments

You do NOT give up your passport upon entry, other than for a few moments as you clear immigration and have the visa endorsed. You can leave on the next plane out if you wish and use the endorsed visa to re-enter. For travel concerns, Google, "maintaining current resident status".

Wouldn't you have to wait for your GC to be mailed to you before you can enter the US again.

Are CRs a Multi-entry like a K3?

Once your activate the CR1, the I551 stamp can be used in place of the green card up to one year.

[Darnell 8,479]

1. Wouldn't you have to wait for your GC to be mailed to you before you can enter the US again.

2. Are CRs a Multi-entry like a K3?

1. NO. Perhaps you're confusing the CR-1 with the K-1 ? K-1 requires AP or a GC.

2. Similar - difference is validity dates (K3 is 2 year ).

[pushbrk 13,526]

1. Wouldn't you have to wait for your GC to be mailed to you before you can enter the US again.

2. Are CRs a Multi-entry like a K3?

1. NO. Perhaps you're confusing the CR-1 with the K-1 ? K-1 requires AP or a GC.

2. Similar - difference is validity dates (K3 is 2 year ).

Technically, CR1 is a single entry visa. The endorsment stamp substitutes for the green card, so additional entries are based on the endorsement, not the visa. It's a distinction without a practical difference though.

[Dakine 26]

"Technically, CR1 is a single entry visa. The endorsment stamp substitutes for the green card, so additional entries are based on the endorsement, not the visa. It's a distinction without a practical difference though."

"Once your activate the CR1, the I551 stamp can be used in place of the green card up to one year."

Do ALL CR-1s and IR-1s get the I-551 stamp at the POE??

[lucyrich 20]

"Technically, CR1 is a single entry visa. The endorsment stamp substitutes for the green card, so additional entries are based on the endorsement, not the visa. It's a distinction without a practical difference though."

"Once your activate the CR1, the I551 stamp can be used in place of the green card up to one year."

Do ALL CR-1s and IR-1s get the I-551 stamp at the POE??

Yes.

Well, there's a possibility of a clerical error, so maybe there's someone somewhere who didn't get the stamp, but everyone is supposed to.

The important thing is that any immigrant visa gets you lawful permanent resident STATUS on the date of entry. And the stamp serves as evidence of that status. The actual plastic green card comes a few weeks later, and is also evidence of that same status. But it's the status, not the card, which gives you the right to travel, so whether you use the endorsed visa/passport stamp or the plastic card to demonstrate that status, you have the same right to travel either way.

[pushbrk 13,526]

"Technically, CR1 is a single entry visa. The endorsment stamp substitutes for the green card, so additional entries are based on the endorsement, not the visa. It's a distinction without a practical difference though."

"Once your activate the CR1, the I551 stamp can be used in place of the green card up to one year."

Do ALL CR-1s and IR-1s get the I-551 stamp at the POE??

Yes.

Well, there's a possibility of a clerical error, so maybe there's someone somewhere who didn't get the stamp, but everyone is supposed to.

The important thing is that any immigrant visa gets you lawful permanent resident STATUS on the date of entry. And the stamp serves as evidence of that status. The actual plastic green card comes a few weeks later, and is also evidence of that same status. But it's the status, not the card, which gives you the right to travel, so whether you use the endorsed visa/passport stamp or the plastic card to demonstrate that status, you have the same right to travel either way.

Unless denied entry, they are entitled to the stamp.

[christeen 966]

"Technically, CR1 is a single entry visa. The endorsment stamp substitutes for the green card, so additional entries are based on the endorsement, not the visa. It's a distinction without a practical difference though."

"Once your activate the CR1, the I551 stamp can be used in place of the green card up to one year."

Do ALL CR-1s and IR-1s get the I-551 stamp at the POE??

Yes.

Well, there's a possibility of a clerical error, so maybe there's someone somewhere who didn't get the stamp, but everyone is supposed to.

The important thing is that any immigrant visa gets you lawful permanent resident STATUS on the date of entry. And the stamp serves as evidence of that status. The actual plastic green card comes a few weeks later, and is also evidence of that same status. But it's the status, not the card, which gives you the right to travel, so whether you use the endorsed visa/passport stamp or the plastic card to demonstrate that status, you have the same right to travel either way.

Unless denied entry, they are entitled to the stamp.

Pushbrk, Is is possible to rain in everyones parade...I dont think it is constructive to be negative in EVERY comment???

Edited November 23, 2009 by christeen

[pushbrk 13,526]

"Technically, CR1 is a single entry visa. The endorsment stamp substitutes for the green card, so additional entries are based on the endorsement, not the visa. It's a distinction without a practical difference though."

"Once your activate the CR1, the I551 stamp can be used in place of the green card up to one year."

Do ALL CR-1s and IR-1s get the I-551 stamp at the POE??

Yes.

Well, there's a possibility of a clerical error, so maybe there's someone somewhere who didn't get the stamp, but everyone is supposed to.

The important thing is that any immigrant visa gets you lawful permanent resident STATUS on the date of entry. And the stamp serves as evidence of that status. The actual plastic green card comes a few weeks later, and is also evidence of that same status. But it's the status, not the card, which gives you the right to travel, so whether you use the endorsed visa/passport stamp or the plastic card to demonstrate that status, you have the same right to travel either way.

Unless denied entry, they are entitled to the stamp.

Pushbrk, Is is possible to rain in everyones parade...I dont think it is constructive to be negative in EVERY comment???

I suppose it is. However there's nothing negative in the post you quoted. It's just a concise statement of pertinent facts. YOUR comment, however, is completely off-topic and definitely inappropriate.

[Anh map 2,098]

"Technically, CR1 is a single entry visa. The endorsment stamp substitutes for the green card, so additional entries are based on the endorsement, not the visa. It's a distinction without a practical difference though."

"Once your activate the CR1, the I551 stamp can be used in place of the green card up to one year."

Do ALL CR-1s and IR-1s get the I-551 stamp at the POE??

Yes.

Well, there's a possibility of a clerical error, so maybe there's someone somewhere who didn't get the stamp, but everyone is supposed to.

The important thing is that any immigrant visa gets you lawful permanent resident STATUS on the date of entry. And the stamp serves as evidence of that status. The actual plastic green card comes a few weeks later, and is also evidence of that same status. But it's the status, not the card, which gives you the right to travel, so whether you use the endorsed visa/passport stamp or the plastic card to demonstrate that status, you have the same right to travel either way.

Unless denied entry, they are entitled to the stamp.

Pushbrk, Is is possible to rain in everyones parade...I dont think it is constructive to be negative in EVERY comment???

I don't see the negativity that you are seeing. Here he is giving the accurate definition / clarification. The visa is single entry, but the I-551 stamp that you are entitled to allows re-entry.

[pushbrk 13,526]

"Technically, CR1 is a single entry visa. The endorsment stamp substitutes for the green card, so additional entries are based on the endorsement, not the visa. It's a distinction without a practical difference though."

"Once your activate the CR1, the I551 stamp can be used in place of the green card up to one year."

Do ALL CR-1s and IR-1s get the I-551 stamp at the POE??

Yes.

Well, there's a possibility of a clerical error, so maybe there's someone somewhere who didn't get the stamp, but everyone is supposed to.

The important thing is that any immigrant visa gets you lawful permanent resident STATUS on the date of entry. And the stamp serves as evidence of that status. The actual plastic green card comes a few weeks later, and is also evidence of that same status. But it's the status, not the card, which gives you the right to travel, so whether you use the endorsed visa/passport stamp or the plastic card to demonstrate that status, you have the same right to travel either way.

Unless denied entry, they are entitled to the stamp.

Pushbrk, Is is possible to rain in everyones parade...I dont think it is constructive to be negative in EVERY comment???

I don't see the negativity that you are seeing. Here he is giving the accurate definition / clarification. The visa is single entry, but the I-551 stamp that you are entitled to allows re-entry.

Perhaps the reference is to the mention of denied entry. The question was, "Do ALL CR-1s and IR-1s get the I-551 stamp at the POE??", which should explain the need to mention the one exception, clarifying that everybody else is "entitled" to the stamp.

Somebody else might want a different answer but I answer as if the question asked and answer desired are "literal". It avoids misunderstandings but well.... not all negative reactions.

[His_Wifey 1]

what if someone with CR-1 needs to leave the USA for over than a year, due to petitioner's job? please advice... someone mentioned the advance parole paperwork but i dont know if that applies to the situation

[pushbrk 13,526]

what if someone with CR-1 needs to leave the USA for over than a year, due to petitioner's job? please advice... someone mentioned the advance parole paperwork but i dont know if that applies to the situation

The I-131 is used for both advance parole and re-entry permits. Google "maintaining permanent resident status" for full information.