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Steph65

Advice on how to survive waiting for CR-1 process now with travel ban

By Steph65 in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures

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On 2/9/2026 at 4:57 PM, Steph65 said:

Hello. I am hoping to find someone who has gone through what we are going through or are in the process right now like me. A little background. I am American citizen who married an Iranian refugee who is living in Turkey. We knew the process was going to be lengthy but now it’s in a period of no progress or process due to travel ban and even worse inclusion of spouses. She is Iranian and has refugee status living in Turkey. She has no valid passport so her traveling to me while we wait is impossible. I can stay in Turkey while we wait either. I did stay for the allotted time of 90 days without a visa and have to wait another 90 days to return to see her again. This is not easy as I am in need of working. I would love to hear from someone that is going through same or similar and how they did it ?

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Will she be eligible for Turkish citizenship anytime soon? I'm unsure if they closed that path after the mass Syrain displacement.

As far as for you, Turkey does have "touristic residency" as an option. I won't lie but I heard they clamped down on it with actually wanting like a tour set up and all but worth a shot for a 2 year residency that is renewable.

When life gives you lemons, cut some onions so you can cry.

 
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