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Hello everyone!

I need some help here.

I met my husband at work while he was in an international assignment in Brazil (we both work for the same company). He is now being sent back to US and we are about to start the CR-1 process.

At the same time there is an opportunity for me to get a L-1 VISA sponsored by the company and start working in US beginning next year.

My question is: can I file for both L-1 and CR-1 at the same time so I will travel initially to US with my L-1 and then come back to interview when the time is due for the CR-1 or there is a chance that my L-1 VISA be denied or the CR-1 get delayed because I'll be filing them almost simultaneously?

Just as a background I have a past H-1 VISA and have already lived in US for 18 months, 15 years ago. Also been to US for business and for leisure several times and never overstayed.

Appreciate any help, comments or suggestions.

Hello Zinaburst,

Hello Everyone,

I am in a similar situation ...

Thinking about starting the IR1 visa process while my job could offer me the option to go through the L-1 path.

Why not waiting the L1? Company project has been delayed several times ... During the last 1,5y.

Any advise will be well appreciated.

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Go for the L and adjust through your Spouse once in the US.

Much the better way.

If you are not certain of the L then certainly file CR1, go with what comes first.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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Go for the L and adjust through your Spouse once in the US.

Much the better way.

If you are not certain of the L then certainly file CR1, go with what comes first.

Hello,

Many thanks for the feedback.

After 1,5y of wait, we realized that a IR1 could be completed by that time :-( ...

Beside that, I guess traveling to US for my employer, back and forward (couple of days), should not be an issue if I can prove that I do not have any intention to illegally stay in the country.

Am I right?

Thx

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The odd trip should not be an issue, a company move would have major financial benefits.

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“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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Posts split into separate thread as poster is asking their own question and not replying to the OP of the other thread. Please start your own thread with your own questions instead of hijacking threads started by other members.

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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

 

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The odd trip should not be an issue, a company move would have major financial benefits.

Indeed ... we will decide in few weeks.

By that time, I will try to collect all the needed documents just in case.

Thx !

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Posts split into separate thread as poster is asking their own question and not replying to the OP of the other thread. Please start your won thread with your own questions instead of hijacking threads started by other members.

Hi,

No intention to hijack the thread ... just had a similar situation and thought it would be valuable, also for the owner.

I am a newbie here ... not a hijacker.

thx.

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