IR1 or CR1???

[ashcashbananas 66]

On February 25, 2019, we will have been married for 2 years. Right now, we are currently waiting for the email containing an interview date. I guess we will probably get it next month. Our Case Complete date is 12/12/18 & our Priority Date is 07/05/17. 

 

My question is, which day determines if my husband would qualify for an IR1 or a CR1? The date of an approved interview? Or the date of a visa issued? If his interview is 02/18 but his visa is issued 02/27 (these are only numbers I'm pulling out of a hat 😛) would he be given an IR1 or a CR1?

 

[Melissa Thabet 3]

Don't quote me on this.  A girlfriend just went through this as well.  She brought her husband home after their two year wedding anniversary.  For example her wedding was 12/1/2018  and they flew out of his home country and returned to the United States on 12/15/2018  He received his IR1 

It's not based on when you're interviewed or when he actually has his Visa in hand. It's based upon when he enters the United States.  So plan on flying back after your 2nd Anniversary if you want a IR1

[JFH 12,189]

It is based on the date he enters the country. 

[geowrian 22,335]

1 hour ago, Melissa Thabet said:

Don't quote me on this.

Too late.

 

1 hour ago, Melissa Thabet said:

It's not based on when you're interviewed or when he actually has his Visa in hand. It's based upon when he enters the United States.  So plan on flying back after your 2nd Anniversary if you want a IR1

Correct.

[lummo 61]

1 hour ago, ashcashbananas said:

which day determines if my husband would qualify for an IR1 or a CR1?

The date of US entry with the immigrant visa. It's recommended to delay US entry until after the 2 year anniversary in order to rightfully get the 10 year GC.

[Jeanne Adil 1,651]

IR1 if he enters the USA after being married over 2 years

[ashcashbananas 66]

On 12/23/2018 at 10:12 PM, Melissa Thabet said:

Don't quote me on this.  A girlfriend just went through this as well.  She brought her husband home after their two year wedding anniversary.  For example her wedding was 12/1/2018  and they flew out of his home country and returned to the United States on 12/15/2018  He received his IR1 

It's not based on when you're interviewed or when he actually has his Visa in hand. It's based upon when he enters the United States.  So plan on flying back after your 2nd Anniversary if you want a IR1

 

On 12/23/2018 at 10:15 PM, JFH said:

It is based on the date he enters the country. 

 

23 hours ago, lummo said:

The date of US entry with the immigrant visa. It's recommended to delay US entry until after the 2 year anniversary in order to rightfully get the 10 year GC.

 

1 hour ago, adil-rafa said:

IR1 if he enters the USA after being married over 2 years

 

 

THANKS EVERYONE!!!!