possibility to avoid CR, delay interview?

[azsx 0]

Hi

our process has been a year now and still no interview date

I was wondering if the process will be longer and at the Poe it will be already 2 years of marriage than the GC received at Poe will be IR and not CR?

Is it possible to maintain the process longer to reach this date and avoid t he CR and more expected fees?

Has anyone been through this situation and give their experience?

from the time of the interview, how much time do we have to enter the US?

what are the possibilities to postpone the interview and how much do they postpone it?

thanks

[Ryan H 3,813]

from the time of the interview, how much time do we have to enter the US?

Usually 6 months. Maybe less if the validity of the medical exam expires before then.

[JoannaV 174]

You can generally delay the interview by up to a year. But it depends exactly where you are in the process (and on the Embassy), and that may also effect the validity of police certificates if you delay too long after getting them!

[azsx 0]

great, thanks

where do I find info on validity of medical exam?

At POE are expected any issues if the process took 2 years since initial application?

[Penguin_ie 5,994]

No issues, but you will want to point out to the CBP at POE that it's been longer than 2 years since your marriage, so they don't overlook that and give you the right visa.

[pushbrk 12,977]

No issues, but you will want to point out to the CBP at POE that it's been longer than 2 years since your marriage, so they don't overlook that and give you the right visa.

While it's good to mention the two years at the POE, the foreigner better already have a visa before they present themselves at any US POE. If entitled to IR1 status upon arrival, USCIS will grant that status and produce the ten year card.

If the interview is after the two-year anniversary, mention that to the Consulate, so THEY will issue the right visa. Even with a CR1 visa, entry past the two-year wedding anniversary entitles the immigrating spouse to IR1 status and a ten year card.

[Penguin_ie 5,994]

Lol, yes! No visa at POE....

[azsx 0]

Thanks

[azsx 0]

To JoannaV

you mentioned "But it depends exactly where you are in the process (and on the Embassy)".....

if our case is still at the NVC, we got 2 checklists and submitted forms two weeks ago, still haven't heard it it is complete yet, they said to call in a week.

if everything would be complete it will be sent to Embassy and probably we receive interview in May

What are our options to delay it from this point?

Thanks again

[pushbrk 12,977]

To JoannaV

you mentioned "But it depends exactly where you are in the process (and on the Embassy)".....

if our case is still at the NVC, we got 2 checklists and submitted forms two weeks ago, still haven't heard it it is complete yet, they said to call in a week.

if everything would be complete it will be sent to Embassy and probably we receive interview in May

What are our options to delay it from this point?

Thanks again

By submitting everything at NVC stage, you limit your options. You can now request to delay the interview.

[Samoray 165]

While it's good to mention the two years at the POE, the foreigner better already have a visa before they present themselves at any US POE. If entitled to IR1 status upon arrival, USCIS will grant that status and produce the ten year card.

If the interview is after the two-year anniversary, mention that to the Consulate, so THEY will issue the right visa. Even with a CR1 visa, entry past the two-year wedding anniversary entitles the immigrating spouse to IR1 status and a ten year card.

so if the beneficiary mentioned that at the interview or at the POE, it would not look any suspicious ?, i mean is it his right to mention that ?

[romnick 15]

Fill out your timeline if you havent done so.I started out with CR1 unfortunately I was still issued a CRI by the consulate but When I arrived at the POE, I pointed that out to the Border control Officer and he said I shouldnt worry because I will be Exiting with IR1,lo and behold I was stamped IR1 and got my 10years GC in the mail 3weeks later.So relax just follow the instructions if you reach the 2years mark before ur arrival or upon ur arrival.If your marriage is a year and a half old now then you should just relax cos the visa is good for 6months, you may decide to wait till the last month b4 you jet out.The immigrant status is determinned right at the POE.hope it helps.

[pushbrk 12,977]

so if the beneficiary mentioned that at the interview or at the POE, it would not look any suspicious ?, i mean is it his right to mention that ?

The truth is the truth. I can't imagine this truth looking suspicious but you can't govern your actions with that worry. Act in your best interest and be truthful.

[Samoray 165]

Fill out your timeline if you havent done so.I started out with CR1 unfortunately I was still issued a CRI by the consulate but When I arrived at the POE, I pointed that out to the Border control Officer and he said I shouldnt worry because I will be Exiting with IR1,lo and behold I was stamped IR1 and got my 10years GC in the mail 3weeks later.So relax just follow the instructions if you reach the 2years mark before ur arrival or upon ur arrival.If your marriage is a year and a half old now then you should just relax cos the visa is good for 6months, you may decide to wait till the last month b4 you jet out.The immigrant status is determinned right at the POE.hope it helps.

Thank you for the information

The truth is the truth. I can't imagine this truth looking suspicious but you can't govern your actions with that worry. Act in your best interest and be truthful.

Thank you, I will do