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Is it advisable to apply for a tourist visa while married to a US Citizen or while going through the Cr1 process? I miss my baby so much 😭

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You can apply.......but you must convince the IO that you will return to your country........

Maybe your baby can visit you.

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August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Just now, missileman said:

You can apply.......but you must convince the IO that you will return to your country........

Maybe your baby can visit you.

can babies fly alone on a plane ? asking for a friend 

duh

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Just now, Donald120383 said:

can babies fly alone on a plane ? asking for a friend 

The term "baby" is not restricted to infants.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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31 minutes ago, missileman said:

The term "baby" is not restricted to infants.

Agreed,  The “Baby” mention here could well be a fully grown 25 year old in which case one can certainly fly alone.

Spouse:

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2015-08-17: I-130 approved

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2015-10-05: NVC assigned Case number, Invoice ID & Beneficiary ID

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2016-07-05: Received IV invoice, IV Fee Paid

2016-07-06: DS-260 Submitted

2016-07-07: AOS and IV Package mailed

2016-07-08: NVC Scan

2016-08-08: Case Complete

2017-06-30: Interview, approved

2017-07-04: Visa in hand

2017-08-01: Entry to US

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Myself:

2016-05-10: N-400 Sent

2016-05-16: N-400 NOA1

2016-05-26: Biometrics

2017-01-30: Interview

2017-03-02: Oath Ceremony

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Unaccompanied Minors on international flight is per the airlines policy.. note! Some airlines will not accept minors, others treat those over 12 as adults and do not assist them in any way “BAD BAD BAD where transfers are needed” generally, under 5 is very difficult because you basically need a babysitter the entire trip.. 

 

Additional fees are charged for unaccompanied minors also

 

check airline policies 

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1 hour ago, Duke & Marie said:

Unaccompanied Minors on international flight is per the airlines policy.. note! Some airlines will not accept minors, others treat those over 12 as adults and do not assist them in any way “BAD BAD BAD where transfers are needed” generally, under 5 is very difficult because you basically need a babysitter the entire trip.. 

 

Additional fees are charged for unaccompanied minors also

 

check airline policies 

So silly that U think I'm speaking about a child lmao when to me it's clear I'm referring to my future wife in regards to the Cr1 visa🤦🏾‍♂️

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2 hours ago, missileman said:

You can apply.......but you must convince the IO that you will return to your country........

Maybe your baby can visit you.

Thanks ur response is much appreciated!!!

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18 hours ago, RKarim said:

So silly that U think I'm speaking about a child lmao when to me it's clear I'm referring to my future wife in regards to the Cr1 visa🤦🏾‍♂️

It was hard to tell from your post if you were talking about your wife or an actual baby. It helps to give us a bit more information. 

 

Also, you say she's your future wife? I hope you are actually married; otherwise the CR1 is not the right visa for you.

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4 hours ago, Marieke H said:

It was hard to tell from your post if you were talking about your wife or an actual baby. It helps to give us a bit more information. 

 

Also, you say she's your future wife? I hope you are actually married; otherwise the CR1 is not the right visa for you.

Yes we are considering what to do as we are currently engaged and it's possible to get married the only concern is time away from each other will be very difficult as the Cr1 takes time and it's easier for me to travel providing I have the tourist visa so that's why I ask the question 

thanks for ur concerns

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1 minute ago, RKarim said:

Yes we are considering what to do as we are currently engaged and it's possible to get married the only concern is time away from each other will be very difficult as the Cr1 takes time and it's easier for me to travel providing I have the tourist visa so that's why I ask the question 

thanks for ur concerns

Oh, gotcha. I thought you had already started the process. 

 

It's good that you are considering your options. I did the K1, but for me it was very hard to not be able to work for 7 months after arrival. I would recommend doing the CR1 instead.

 

Is she able to travel to you during the process? Or can you meet in a third country?

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On 1/7/2020 at 3:34 PM, Marieke H said:

Oh, gotcha. I thought you had already started the process. 

 

It's good that you are considering your options. I did the K1, but for me it was very hard to not be able to work for 7 months after arrival. I would recommend doing the CR1 instead.

 

Is she able to travel to you during the process? Or can you meet in a third country?

She she visited me once already and now it's even harder since we got 5 kids and no help from family or a babysitter and has a very demanding job which makes it harder for her to visit me

oh btw what's the yearly salary is she have to provide for me herself and our 5 kids??? That's my real main concern I think we may need a co sponsor  

and wow 7 months unemployed that's tuff☹️

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Having only met once, talk of marriage may be premature, you can certainly apply for a B Visa, only costs $160 to find out.

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16 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Having only met once, talk of marriage may be premature, you can certainly apply for a B Visa, only costs $160 to find out.

Trust me there's nothing premature here the love is real and strong and thanks for ur response 👍🏾

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