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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?

GOOD Evening

Case Type: i90 - Application to replace permanent resident card

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

In the middle of the document there is the following:

Notice Type: USCIS Account Access Notice

Onlice Access Code XXXXX-XXXX-XXXXX

Why isnt there a receipt number?

Thank you

Need some help!

We had our interview and we were placed in 221g because of two civil documents they requested. We obtained the documents, and are ready to mail them in, but the 221g says to also upload scans of the documents at the ceac.state.gov website.

To login there you need your INVOICE ID NUMBER. This number is listed on the "Welcome Letter" which we never received. I sent a public inquiry to NVC asking for this number and they directed me to ask the embassy.

Anyone had luck getting the INVOICE ID NUMBER and know how it can be obtained? We will mail in the original documents to USEM, but if the docs are not also scanned and uploaded with they put a hold on our visa issuance?

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?

I would be so grateful for any advice or support. Thank you!

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

TL;DR Now you have to submit fresh I-693 with every I-485. E.g. you can no longer submit same I-693 in every new petition after prior denials and withdrawals.