Jump to content
Cali Luv

Re-apply for ESTA in the process of CR-1

By Cali Luv in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures

 Share

5 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

Cali Luv Rookie

Cali Luv   0

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: South Korea
 Timeline
Posted

Hello everyone!

my husband and I have been going through CR-1 process since last December and this VJ has been helping us so much ALL THE TIME!

thank u!!!

well we're in the middle of NVC step for now, we got NOA2 but still havent submitted AOS packet.

now i'm planning to visit my sister in US with my family from Japan where we originally live, and stay there for 4 days.

but i wont be seeing my husband due to his military work schedule.. =(

my ESTA has expired in last November so i need to re-apply for it.

my question is: is it okay to apply ESTA again while in the process of CR-1? would it risk our case in any way??

i really hope someone can give me some information on this matter..

thank you so much for reading my topic!

http://dfrf.daisypath.com/MFyFp9.png
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Neetz Explorer

Neetz   7

Posted
Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Ireland
 Timeline
Posted

On a K1 application you can apply for ESTA and enter while in process, i did! Not sure if same for CR1, best to check on USCIS site or your US embassy site. ...... Lol just thinking that was not really much help at all! maybe some CR1 filers will know.

Cheers and good luck!

Interview Monday 27th August 2012

207 days since NOA1.

Tommy arriving Saturday 25th August

Yipee!!!

APPROVED!!!!

Tommy went home 5th Sept

Visa arrived in mail 5th Sept

POE Dublin on Oct 3rd 2012

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Ryan H Grand Master

Ryan H   3,790

Posted
Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
 Timeline
Posted

my question is: is it okay to apply ESTA again while in the process of CR-1? would it risk our case in any way??

Yes you can apply for an ESTA, no it will not risk your case. As always, it will be up to CBP to determine if you can enter the US so bring evidence of ties to Japan in case they are asked for.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Cali Luv Rookie

Cali Luv   0

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: South Korea
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted

@Ryan H,

thank u for ur comment!

that's great to know that it wont risk our case =)

yea im aware that its all up to the person at POE, im gonna bring all my documents possible to make sure!

thank u so much again, i feel much relieved!! lol

http://dfrf.daisypath.com/MFyFp9.png
Link to comment
Share on other sites
 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
×
×
  • Create New...