london2013

Thank you! The medical was done in August, so no issues with expiration until December, only January will be a problem. But I keep it in mind, thanks for pointing out. I stick to this plan anyways because we need to save money for living together. I will try to update what happens after POE.

thank you so much!

On USCIS official site it says

" You are a CR if you were married for less than two

years to your U.S. citizen or permanent resident spouse

on the day your permanent resident status was granted."

I would like to hear someone's experience who has upgraded CR1 status to IR at the point of entry.

Hello all,

Today I passed the interview for CR1 visa and I was told the visa will be approved and sent in few days. Our 2 years marriage anniversary will be on December 20. I was planning to go to the United States after December 21st in order to qualify for 10 years greencard and avoid payment of the fees for removal of conditions in 2 years. In the counsulate however I was told by a lady (not consul) that the visa will enable me only to be a conditional resident. I was afraid to ask consul to confirm this. So the question is which date counts for 10 years greencard: 1. the date of the interview and visa issuance or 2. the date of entry to the United States. Did anybody traveled with CR1 visa shortly after the anniversary and received a permananent greed card?

Thank you so much for reply in advance.