CR1 or IR1 at POE

[betterhalf 0]

I got my CR-1 on 21st jan 2011,and we are close to come our 2nd wedding anniversary i;e is on 12th march 2011.I have a question here if i plan to fly in march last week is there any chances to get IR-1 ??

And what documents should i carry for POE ??

Your advice is appriciated,

Thank you

[happyme'11 3]

I got my CR-1 on 21st jan 2011,and we are close to come our 2nd wedding anniversary i;e is on 12th march 2011.I have a question here if i plan to fly in march last week is there any chances to get IR-1 ??

And what documents should i carry for POE ??

Your advice is appriciated,

Thank you

Correct me if i am wrong but i think IR1 is issued to visa applicants married for two years. In ur case u are not married for two years yet when the time the visa was issued.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

You can "switch" to IR1 if you have been married for two years at the time of POE (which is the time you are triggering your LPR status). Bring your marriage cert with you and make a point to show the CBP officers the date of your wedding and they will stamp you IR1. If you don't point it out to them, they may just stamp you CR1. Good luck.

[Anh map 2,098]

Be sure to make the CBP officer aware of this when you are being processed. Having a copy of your marriage certificate to show the Customs officer will be helpful to prove your wedding date.

Entering the US after your 2nd wedding anniversary should get you a 10 year GC.

[Penguin_ie 5,984]

***** Moving from K1 to CR-1. IR-1 forum as OP is asking about spousal visa *****