IR-1 vs CR-1 interviews

[__immigrant__ 58]

So we applied for i-130 in June, 2015 after we got married in May, 2015. My wife visited me twice but our case got stuck at the uscis due to security checks.

So now we've been more than 2 years and our visa class is IR-1.

Is the interview gonna be tougher or would they delay our visa process?

our interview is on Aug 17, 2017.

[Dianalorena 1,158]

What makes you believe it would be harder or the VISA delayed? I mean don't get me wrong it could happen for many reasons, but not based on the fact that you've been married for two years, if anything that's a good thing! 

It means you no longer will be a conditional residence upon arrival and that you have made it work this long, and wow, almost two years waiting for approval!  Although you still have to bring all the  evidence you've got to the interview it's normal to be nervous, but I really hope it goes smoothly and you're finally together. 

Remember to remain calm, be concise (no rambling) bring all the original documents you have and that are pertinent to your case, the evidence you've gathered, and practice beforehand if you can. Best of lucks! 

 

[__immigrant__ 58]

46 minutes ago, Dilorena said:

What makes you believe it would be harder or the VISA delayed? I mean don't get me wrong it could happen for many reasons, but not based on the fact that you've been married for two years, if anything that's a good thing! 

It means you no longer will be a conditional residence upon arrival and that you have made it work this long, and wow, almost two years waiting for approval!  Although you still have to bring all the  evidence you've got to the interview it's normal to be nervous, but I really hope it goes smoothly and you're finally together. 

Remember to remain calm, be concise (no rambling) bring all the original documents you have and that are pertinent to your case, the evidence you've gathered, and practice beforehand if you can. Best of lucks! 

 

Thank you very much. i needed this

the thing is we only met twice in person even tho we talk everyday and video chat almost everyday and i talk to her family everyday and she talks to my family almost everyday.

[Ryan H 3,925]

Moved from Progress Reports to Process & Procedures.

[Penguin_ie 6,002]

If anything, being married longer will help your case.  However, if you haven;t met since you got married (?) then that may be questioned.

[Dianalorena 1,158]

17 hours ago, abe.wichner said:

Thank you very much. i needed this

the thing is we only met twice in person even tho we talk everyday and video chat almost everyday and i talk to her family everyday and she talks to my family almost everyday.

well you're not exactly a few hours away! I want to believe they'd take this into consideration. Is money the reason you haven't been able to see each other more often? The ''meet at least once/twice in the last two years'' is for the K1 VISA, no such requirement for the CR1, although as mentioned it could be considered a red flag. Talking everyday and having proof of that is good. I believe even though the CR1 takes longer, it's a better option for us in countries considered high fraud. Prepare yourself as much as you can for the interview and I forgot,  if it's a possibility I recommend you guys save up and your wife comes to Jordan for the interview. Although not required, It could be helpful to bring her passport to the interview since they might ask you ''if your wife is there with you'' big hug for you both! 

[__immigrant__ 58]

6 hours ago, Penguin_ie said:

If anything, being married longer will help your case.  However, if you haven;t met since you got married (?) then that may be questioned.

Thank you for replying. we met after we got married i hope everything goes smooth.

14 minutes ago, Dilorena said:

well you're not exactly a few hours away! I want to believe they'd take this into consideration. Is money the reason you haven't been able to see each other more often? The ''meet at least once/twice in the last two years'' is for the K1 VISA, no such requirement for the CR1, although as mentioned it could be considered a red flag. Talking everyday and having proof of that is good. I believe even though the CR1 takes longer, it's a better option for us in countries considered high fraud. Prepare yourself as much as you can for the interview and I forgot,  if it's a possibility I recommend you guys save up and your wife comes to Jordan for the interview. Although not required, It could be helpful to bring her passport to the interview since they might ask you ''if your wife is there with you'' big hug for you both! 

Thanks again for replying  she really wants to come so bad but she works at a hospital and she's already scheduled for Aug. Thank you very much