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    Abandoned AOS and now regret it
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    IR1 Question
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    oldgreg

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    Got word today that my wife's interview got pushed back three weeks. It got me to thinking about the CR1 vs IR1. I understand that the IR1 is granted if you enter after your two yr anniversary. My question is this, we signed marital paperwork on Sept 16. Our paperwork was filed and received with USCIS a month and a half later. Would they use the November date or the Sept date?



     
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    I-90 I797C RECEIPT NUMBER N/A
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    GOOD Evening

    Case Type: i90 - Application to replace permanent resident card

    on the form I-797C where is says Receipt Number states N/A

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    Invoice ID Number
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    Need some help!

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    Cr1/k3 visa
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    Hi everyone,

    I m a foreign spouse married to a U.S. citizen. We already filed the I-130 and are now planning to apply for the K-3 visa while waiting for the CR1 process.

    My husband, the petitioner, has a criminal record from over 30 years ago. It was a sexual offense he committed as a young boy . He served about 2 years in prison and has never reoffended since. He completely changed his life, has been working steadily, and is a responsible person.

    I m really worried this record might affect our visa process whether CR1 or K-3. We want to be honest, but I m scared it could cause denial or long delays.

    Has anyone had a similar experience where the U.S. petitioner had an old criminal record, especially involving a sex offense? Were you still approved? What kind of evidence or documents helped?

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    11 JUN 2025 - USCIS changes validity period for I-693
    3:14 pm yesterday

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    https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-changes-validity-period-for-any-form-i-693-signed-on-or-after-nov-1-2023

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