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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Taiwan
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Hi I’m new to the site and also currently filing for my wife.  I’m a U.S. citizen. it’s very confusing and I have some specific questions. 
 

The way I understand the process is. I will file an I-130 petition here in Taiwan where I’m Currently working. After it is approved We’ll go to AIT for an interview.  When the visa is approved we can fly to America and after entry her green card will be mailed to our address in the U.S? After receipt of the green card which is only valid for 2 years. I’ll have to file for adjustment of status within that 2 year period. 

 

 My work renews my contract in Taiwan yearly. So I’m not sure the exact year/date I’ll be moved and we wanted to make sure we were ok to travel back to America together when the time comes. After the I-130 is approved we will travel to America for approximately 2 weeks get the green card and then travel back. If after the 2 years we are still in Taiwan can we apply for an extension? Do you have to apply for the adjustment from America? How long does that take? After the I-130 is processed just the act of processing through a port of entry generates a green card or do you need to file additional paperwork?
 

Am I missing something? Any advice from someone going through the process would be greatly appreciated. 

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So you will get a years notice or you find out just before expiry if you will get another year?

 

Process takes a year or so but you may well qualify for an expedite if you are getting a job in the US, not something you can  be certain about.

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So I basically just got extended starting this April so I’ve got about 13 months. The time I’m not worried about. 
 

my question is more about the process after getting the green card. I’m sure they will give us a conditional 2 year green card. If I’m still overseas when that 2 years is up can I apply for an extension or is the adjustment process fairly simple after the 2 year probation period?

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A Green Card is for loving in the US and you need to show US domicile, you seem to want to get it in advance in case you move back to the US which is your real problem.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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1 hour ago, Boiler said:

A Green Card is for loving in the US and you need to show US domicile, you seem to want to get it in advance in case you move back to the US which is your real problem.

I work a lot outside the US but ultimately I’ll be back permanently. I always maintain a correct stateside domicile so that’s not the issue. 
 

My issue is getting my wife a green card so we can come and go from the US and travel freely. 

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4 minutes ago, TorRedSRT said:

I work a lot outside the US but ultimately I’ll be back permanently. I always maintain a correct stateside domicile so that’s not the issue. 
 

My issue is getting my wife a green card so we can come and go from the US and travel freely. 

I agree that is your issue.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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If “after 2 years” you are still in Taiwan after she has gotten her green card she won’t even have a green card anymore. A CR1 visa is for living in the US full time. If she is not living in the US full time she is going to lose her green card after one year. She must spend more time inside the US than outside the US to keep her green card and if she doesn’t, she is considered to have abandoned residency and the green card is gone. So that won’t even work as you’ll just have to start over again when you are actually ready to move to the US for good. Also, you don’t apply for adjustment of status for a 2 year green card, you apply for removal of conditions. But from the looks of it by the time you’re ready to actually move to the US (which is when I’d recommend filing for a CR1 since as I said she is just going to lose the green card elsewise.. and then you’ll have to do it all over again later) you’d probably be IR1 with a 10 year unconditional green card anyways. If you want to just visit the US then have her apply for a B2

 

Sidenote: 2 weeks in America is probably not enough time for receiving the green card in the mail also. Many people wait for months before their physical green card gets to them in the mail. But like I said she wouldn’t be able to keep it for as long as you need before moving back to the US anyways 

Our CR1 Journey:

 

USCIS Stage:

  • Feb 14 2019: NOA1 (NSC)
  • July 31 2019: I129f NOA1
  • Sep 19 2019: I129f NOA2 (Denied - 50 days from NOA1)
  • Sep 19 2019: I130 NOA2 (Approved - 217 days from NOA1)

 

NVC Stage:

  • Sep 27 2019: Sent to Department of State
  • Oct 31 2019: Case number received (34 days since sent)
  • Nov 1 2019: IV & AOS fees received & paid
  • Nov 14 2019: IV & AOS submitted
  • Dec 18 2019: All docs accepted, but one additional doc requested (5 weeks from submission)
  • Dec 18 2019: Requested doc submitted
  • Feb 19 2020: Documentarily Qualified (9 weeks from 2nd submission, 14 weeks from first submission)

 

Interview Stage:

  • Mar 11 2020: Interview letter received
  • Apr 1 2020: Interview date
  • Mar 17 2020: Interview cancelled due to COVID-19
  • August 3 2020: Rescheduled letter received, new appointment August 25 2020
  • August 25 2020: Visa approved at interview! (558 days from NOA1)
  • September 10 2020: Embassy received passport in mail
  • September 15 2020: Passport with visa in hand

 

October 11 2020: Arrived in US!

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Thanks for the info LillyJ

 

I am just trying to avoid separation during the process. My company often does not give much notice when my contract will not be renewed. I have heard of people flying back with their wife on a tourist visa and applying from the US but that is risky. I’d like to do it the correct way but also not be separated for months from my wife. 

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Denmark
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5 minutes ago, TorRedSRT said:

Thanks for the info LillyJ

 

I am just trying to avoid separation during the process. My company often does not give much notice when my contract will not be renewed. I have heard of people flying back with their wife on a tourist visa and applying from the US but that is risky. I’d like to do it the correct way but also not be separated for months from my wife. 

Not only is what you described risky, but it's illegal and can result in a lifetime ban from the US for the foreigner, so definitely do not follow in the lead of those people. Unfortunately separation is something that most of us has to deal with, it is part of the process. You can still file for a CR1 for her now but just keep in mind that you will just have to start all over again later if you end up not moving back to the US within a year after her getting permanent residency as she will lost permanent residency if she is not living in the US for too long. If you are in a position where you are able to spend the (at the least) $1-2k+ knowing you very well may have to do it again later on you are free to do so

Our CR1 Journey:

 

USCIS Stage:

  • Feb 14 2019: NOA1 (NSC)
  • July 31 2019: I129f NOA1
  • Sep 19 2019: I129f NOA2 (Denied - 50 days from NOA1)
  • Sep 19 2019: I130 NOA2 (Approved - 217 days from NOA1)

 

NVC Stage:

  • Sep 27 2019: Sent to Department of State
  • Oct 31 2019: Case number received (34 days since sent)
  • Nov 1 2019: IV & AOS fees received & paid
  • Nov 14 2019: IV & AOS submitted
  • Dec 18 2019: All docs accepted, but one additional doc requested (5 weeks from submission)
  • Dec 18 2019: Requested doc submitted
  • Feb 19 2020: Documentarily Qualified (9 weeks from 2nd submission, 14 weeks from first submission)

 

Interview Stage:

  • Mar 11 2020: Interview letter received
  • Apr 1 2020: Interview date
  • Mar 17 2020: Interview cancelled due to COVID-19
  • August 3 2020: Rescheduled letter received, new appointment August 25 2020
  • August 25 2020: Visa approved at interview! (558 days from NOA1)
  • September 10 2020: Embassy received passport in mail
  • September 15 2020: Passport with visa in hand

 

October 11 2020: Arrived in US!

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On ‎3‎/‎2‎/‎2020 at 9:27 PM, TorRedSRT said:

After receipt of the green card which is only valid for 2 years. I’ll have to file for adjustment of status within that 2 year period. 

 

You (or your wife rather) would be filing to remove conditions on residency, not to adjust status.

Our journey:

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September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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On 3/3/2020 at 6:45 PM, TorRedSRT said:

Thanks for the info LillyJ

 

I am just trying to avoid separation during the process. My company often does not give much notice when my contract will not be renewed. I have heard of people flying back with their wife on a tourist visa and applying from the US but that is risky. I’d like to do it the correct way but also not be separated for months from my wife. 

We don't always have a way to get what we want.  When you are ready for you and your spouse to live in the USA, THAT is when you go through the applicable immigration process.  You can start as far in advance as you have the necessary information from your employer, etc. but there is really no way to assure you will not be separated for a time.

 

A green card holder must maintain permanent resident status or lose the card.  Don't "immigrate" until ready to maintain permanent residence in the USA.

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How would it work if after i file she comes to visit on a tourist visa and after 90 days fly’s out for a day or week and then back? I’ve heard that’s not illegal but up to the discretion of the agent. 

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2 hours ago, TorRedSRT said:

How would it work if after i file she comes to visit on a tourist visa and after 90 days fly’s out for a day or week and then back? I’ve heard that’s not illegal but up to the discretion of the agent. 

If you mean instead of an immigrant visa, it would work just fine as long a she was granted entry.  There is never any guarantee of entry, even with a green card.  REALLY, the best advice is to do the best you can to determine when she's going to immigrate and follow the spouse immigrant visa process.  There are no "shortcuts" or special privileges based on your preference or convenience.

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16 hours ago, TorRedSRT said:

How would it work if after i file she comes to visit on a tourist visa and after 90 days fly’s out for a day or week and then back? I’ve heard that’s not illegal but up to the discretion of the agent. 

 

More often than not, CBP will wise up to that and deny entry they see someone doing that multiple times.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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