Distance after CR1

[Merlofil 5]

Hey everyone, 

 

My girlfriend and I decided that we will be going the CR1 route next march. I will fly in, get married on an esta, fly home and we will apply immediately. Once the CR1 is approved and I move to the US we might not be able to live together right away. She is going to PA school and depending on where she goes it might be too rural for me to find a job. My question is, are we allowed to not live together once our CR1 is approved and I come to the US? It would obviously be temporary until she is done with PA school and we would like to do this as long distance being 3-4 hours away is very different to long distance 8 hours away (with a plane) and time difference. 

 

Thank you! 

[geowrian 22,336]

Yes, this is allowed. That said, note that she will need to go through ROC just under 2 years after arrival on the CR-1 visa where she needs to show evidence of a bona fide marriage. This is absolutely possible while living separately, but it is something that may raise some eyebrows for extra scrutiny. Be sure to have and collect evidence throughout the entire period from arrival showing regular visits, commingling of finances, etc. And once she is living in the same residence as you, have evidence of her actually living there with you.

[Merlofil 5]

16 minutes ago, geowrian said:

Yes, this is allowed. That said, note that she will need to go through ROC just under 2 years after arrival on the CR-1 visa where she needs to show evidence of a bona fide marriage. This is absolutely possible while living separately, but it is something that may raise some eyebrows for extra scrutiny. Be sure to have and collect evidence throughout the entire period from arrival showing regular visits, commingling of finances, etc. And once she is living in the same residence as you, have evidence of her actually living there with you.

Ok perfect, thank you for your answer. I would be the immigrant so I am the one that has to go through ROC correct?

[geowrian 22,336]

20 minutes ago, Merlofil said:

Ok perfect, thank you for your answer. I would be the immigrant so I am the one that has to go through ROC correct?

Correct.

[Cyberfx1024 7,978]

19 hours ago, Merlofil said:

Hey everyone, 

 

My girlfriend and I decided that we will be going the CR1 route next march. I will fly in, get married on an esta, fly home and we will apply immediately. Once the CR1 is approved and I move to the US we might not be able to live together right away. She is going to PA school and depending on where she goes it might be too rural for me to find a job. My question is, are we allowed to not live together once our CR1 is approved and I come to the US? It would obviously be temporary until she is done with PA school and we would like to do this as long distance being 3-4 hours away is very different to long distance 8 hours away (with a plane) and time difference. 

 

Thank you! 

We have seen this question a few times here on VJ and it is generally allowed if there is a underlying reason for it like school or work for a short period of time in a different location when filing for ROC. So no worries and be happy.

[pushbrk 12,245]

Of course it's "allowed".   The issue is whether doing so will cause a problem during Removal of Conditions.  THAT is going to depend on the OTHER evidence of an ongoing relationship.

[Merlofil 5]

1 hour ago, pushbrk said:

Of course it's "allowed".   The issue is whether doing so will cause a problem during Removal of Conditions.  THAT is going to depend on the OTHER evidence of an ongoing relationship.

Yes, that’s what I meant. I apologize for the wording of my question. We will have joint bank account, we will put each other on our leases and we will visit each other as much as possible given work/school commitments.

[pushbrk 12,245]

6 hours ago, Merlofil said:

Yes, that’s what I meant. I apologize for the wording of my question. We will have joint bank account, we will put each other on our leases and we will visit each other as much as possible given work/school commitments.

Take lots of photos.  If you travel together on holidays, keep boarding passes etc.

[Ryan H 3,796]

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