Question of cr1 - Ports of Entry

[workstationparts 0]

hi

now that i got my visa CR1am i considered a resident or not ?

and if the officer ask this question how long would you stay in usa  ? what is the the answer ; because im going to live with my family do i have to say permanent .? or 

 

 

thanks 

[aleful 1,905]

you will be considered   as a resident

 

you will hand the officer the envelope, you will be taken to an office to review your paperwork and your passport stamped with the temporary i551 stamp valid for 1 year

 

that means you are a resident. have you paid for the physical card?

 

 

[workstationparts 0]

you mean a  creen card i have paid 220 dollar for green card on UCSIS

[workstationparts 0]

 if the officer ask this question how long would you stay in usa 

[aleful 1,905]

he won't ask you that because you are a resident coming to live to the US

 

you aren't entering the country as a tourist

 

yes, if you paid for it, it can take several months to receive it, so the stamp in your passport will able you to live, work and travel until you get the GC in the mail

[workstationparts 0]

oh thank you so much for your help 

[workstationparts 0]

any advises for Ports of Entry .

[aleful 1,905]

nope

 

congratulations!

 

 

[workstationparts 0]

thanks

[Leafsfan 54]

Only advice would be to still be truthful and friendly with the CBP officer. As mentioned, they won't ask about the duration of your stay because you've been approved for a residency visa, however you're not a permanent resident until after you're admitted. If you're found inadmissible for any reasons (illegal activity, conflicting story, etc) they still have the power to turn you away.