Why do I have a 1 year visa and less than 2 months to enter US?!!

[Mask 7]

I got my Visa guys!! 😁

But, I thought it's normal to get a cr1 for 2 years? Any idea why I got mine for 1 year? 

I also didn't get 6 months to travel to the US but just under 2. Why?!

[Just Paul 4,595]

6 minutes ago, Mask said:

I also didn't get 6 months to travel to the US but just under 2. Why?!

It expires 6 months after your medical.

[Just Paul 4,595]

The one year is the endorsement allowing it to act as your green card.

[Mask 7]

9 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

It expires 6 months after your medical.

Oh yeah thank you!!

[Mask 7]

9 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

The one year is the endorsement allowing it to act as your green card.

Ahh so I likely will get it for the normal duration once I receive the GC

Thanks!!!!!! 

[Just Paul 4,595]

18 minutes ago, Mask said:

Ahh so I likely will get it for the normal duration once I receive the GC

Thanks!!!!!! 

Make sure you pay the immigrant VISA fee soon.  Your plastic green card will arrive after you enter the US.  It can take a few weeks to a few months.  Paying for it ahead of time should speed up your entry into the US and the time it takes to get your card.

[Mask 7]

43 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

Make sure you pay the immigrant VISA fee soon.  Your plastic green card will arrive after you enter the US.  It can take a few weeks to a few months.  Paying for it ahead of time should speed up your entry into the US and the time it takes to get your card.

Ah ok thank you, I do feel like we've already paid that though but don't remember..  

[Crazy Cat 41,975]

26 minutes ago, Mask said:

Ah ok thank you, I do feel like we've already paid that though but don't remember..  

The $220 green Card fee is paid after the interview....online.  It can be paid either before or after entering the US, but the plastic card will not be sent until the $220 is paid.

Edited July 24, 2020 by Lucky Cat

[Melc 138]

45 minutes ago, Mask said:

Ah ok thank you, I do feel like we've already paid that though but don't remember..  

You aren't able to pay it until you have the visa issued to you and in your hand. 

So you wouldn't have paid it yet if you only just got your passport and visa delivered. 

[S&J2013 117]

When did you have your interview? How long did it take for your passport to come back?

We had our interview and were approved yesterday and they said it could take upto 2 weeks so just trying to gauge if it is taking that long 

[Mask 7]

1 minute ago, S&J2013 said:

When did you have your interview? How long did it take for your passport to come back?

We had our interview and were approved yesterday and they said it could take upto 2 weeks so just trying to gauge if it is taking that long 

No don't worry about it, I had my interview last Thursday (16th) and I received my passport today. That too because I had put a DXs office as my pickup location - and they aren't allowing us to go in. The dx couriers delivered it to me for free and I think they did it soon as they received it. So maybe it's best to have it delivered at home directly from the appointment system. 

[Mask 7]

1 hour ago, Melc said:

You aren't able to pay it until you have the visa issued to you and in your hand. 

So you wouldn't have paid it yet if you only just got your passport and visa delivered. 

Ah ok thanks a bunch for confirming. Because if I end up paying twice, there won't be a refund! 

1 hour ago, Lucky Cat said:

The $220 green Card fee is paid after the interview....online.  It can be paid either before or after entering the US, but the plastic card will not be sent until the $220 is paid.

Thanks a lot! =))))

[Mask 7]

2 hours ago, Paul & Mary said:

Make sure you pay the immigrant VISA fee soon.  Your plastic green card will arrive after you enter the US.  It can take a few weeks to a few months.  Paying for it ahead of time should speed up your entry into the US and the time it takes to get your card.

Ah right thank you so much!!! So it's best to pay before travelling? 

[Crazy Cat 41,975]

1 minute ago, Mask said:

Ah right thank you so much!!! So it's best to pay before travelling? 

Most people pay before leaving......You can pay it here:  https://my.uscis.gov/uscis-immigrant-fee/start-payment

[S&J2013 117]

39 minutes ago, Mask said:

No don't worry about it, I had my interview last Thursday (16th) and I received my passport today. That too because I had put a DXs office as my pickup location - and they aren't allowing us to go in. The dx couriers delivered it to me for free and I think they did it soon as they received it. So maybe it's best to have it delivered at home directly from the appointment system. 

Thank you, that’s reassuring! Hopefully we will get them back within a week too so we can start making our final plans. 
I’ve requested to pick it up locally too so will wait to see whether they’ll allow that when it gets there or if it will have to be delivered.... hoping collection as I’m moving out of my flat in just over 2 weeks so it will be cutting it fine if it’s not back by then too!!
Out of interest, on ceac after your interview did you check your status? Did it ever change?