CEAC Portal Change from CR1 to IR1 Visa Class

[NorthFlatworm495 1]

I know it's a moot point that I can just have my spouse bring up when entering into the United States with the border officer when activating the visa but I've heard that once the 2-year anniversary of the marriage goes by, the "Visa Class" section in the top right of the CEAC portal once logged in will change from CR1 to IR1. I haven't seen that happen just yet (2- year marriage anniversary was August 4th). For reference, we were DQ'd January 29th, 2025.

Is it worth emailing the U.S. Consulate (case is currently in Montreal, Canada and our interview is September 8th, 2025) to maybe have them update it, bring it up at the interview or just let it slide until we're ready to activate the wife's visa?

[Dashinka 25,979]

You can email them, and also bring it up at the interview.

 

Good Luck!

[Boiler 47,667]

When I have seen it go wrong it seems to be at the PoE, I would certainly mention it in passing at both Consulate and PoE.

[JeanneAdil 7,156]

Ours was marked IR 1 by embassy and bene can politely ask at interview "is this now a IR1 visa?"

always best to ask , rather than tell them what to do

[spicynujac 82]

6 hours ago, Boiler said:

I would certainly mention it in passing at both Consulate and PoE.

 

Absolutely!  I would bring it up at any interactions you have prior to entry.