when does one file AOS in the IR1/CR1 process?

[Gosha.Bee 1]

I've been reading the guides and instructions over and over again for days now and I'm still confused about a few things. Help please?

We got married a month ago in November after which I flew back to Poland and my husband (USC) stayed home in Chicago. We want to get me there a) asap (obviously) and b) with a full set of docs, green card, work permit etc. I found out here that the K3 process is no longer used so we opted for IR1/CR1. My question is, when does one file all necessary forms to obtain the conditional green card right after landing in the US?

I understand the IR1/CR1 process begins with sending the I-130 packet which includes I-130, I-325A for both of us plus the optional G-1145. However, I do see some posts where people also include I-485 form in this first mailing to USCIS. Should we do the same? Or is the AOS packet included in some correspondence we will receive from NVC/Consulate later on?

Thanks so much. I wish all of you a Happy and Joyous Christmas. Good news to those who are awaiting their approval and patience plus quick processing to all of us who are just starting :-)

[HeatDeath 430]

The CR-1 visa is an immigrant visa. You get an I-551 stamp (equivalent to a GC) the instant you cross the border. An actual physical GC is mailed out to you a few weeks later.

The I-485 is used by people who are non-immigrants, to effectively become immigrants. It applies to K visa holders, and people who enter under any other non-immigrant status and marry a USC. Since you will be an intending immigrant all the way through the CR-1 process, you never fill out an I-485. Which saves you quite a bit of money - one of the major advantages of the CR-1 process.

[Gosha.Bee 1]

The CR-1 visa is an immigrant visa. You get an I-551 stamp (equivalent to a GC) the instant you cross the border. An actual physical GC is mailed out to you a few weeks later.

The I-485 is used by people who are non-immigrants, to effectively become immigrants. It applies to K visa holders, and people who enter under any other non-immigrant status and marry a USC. Since you will be an intending immigrant all the way through the CR-1 process, you never fill out an I-485. Which saves you quite a bit of money - one of the major advantages of the CR-1 process.

Thank you. So it is my guess that if we don't follow our I-130 with I-129f they will automatically assume we're going for a CR-1 and the appropriate process will be automatically applied?

So literally, the I-130 packet alone starts the CR-1 procedure and all we have to do is follow further steps and instructions as we get them?

[Glyn and Kathy 288]

Hi! You won't be filing for AOS. If you have been married for less than 2 years when arrive in the US, you will be sent a conditional resident green card. 90 days before the 2 year anniversary of your arrival in the country you will file to remove those conditions with form I-751. If you have been married more than 2 years upon arrival you will be able to skip that step.

[Nataliya-Ron 7]

Thank you. So it is my guess that if we don't follow our I-130 with I-129f they will automatically assume we're going for a CR-1 and the appropriate process will be automatically applied?

So literally, the I-130 packet alone starts the CR-1 procedure and all we have to do is follow further steps and instructions as we get them?

Hello Yes follow the CR-1 process it will take you

to Warsaw for the interview mid next year and than

later to the USA

Good Luck

Happy Holidays

[HeatDeath 430]

Thank you. So it is my guess that if we don't follow our I-130 with I-129f they will automatically assume we're going for a CR-1 and the appropriate process will be automatically applied?

So literally, the I-130 packet alone starts the CR-1 procedure and all we have to do is follow further steps and instructions as we get them?

My understanding of the CR-1 process is that once the I-130 gets approved, it gets forwarded to the NVC, goes through some processing, gets matched up with an immediately-available (because, as a spouse, you are a qualifying immediate relative of a USC) visa number, and forwarded to the appropriate consulate to start the visa application process.

If you just follow the instructions in the CR-1 Guide here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?autocom=custom&page=i130guide1

... everything should be fine.

[Wayne and Claudia 40]

The CR-1 visa is an immigrant visa. You get an I-551 stamp (equivalent to a GC) the instant you cross the border. An actual physical GC is mailed out to you a few weeks later.

The I-485 is used by people who are non-immigrants, to effectively become immigrants. It applies to K visa holders, and people who enter under any other non-immigrant status and marry a USC. Since you will be an intending immigrant all the way through the CR-1 process, you never fill out an I-485. Which saves you quite a bit of money - one of the major advantages of the CR-1 process.

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