CR1 spousal visa

Overview

What is a CR1 visa?

A CR1 visa, is an immigrant visa issued to an alien who is married to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and wishes to live in the U.S. with their spouse. For purposes of this visa, a spouse is a legally wedded husband or wife. This includes same-sex couples.

The CR in CR1 stands for “Conditional Resident.” CR1 Visas entitle their holder to receive "Conditional" Permanent Residency within the United States for a period of 2 years. The reason why the person granted this type of visa becomes a "Conditional Resident" is because this visa is only provided to couples who have been married for less than 2 years. A CR1 Visa will result in the applicant obtaining "conditional" permanent residency within the US and after a period of two years, the applicant can apply to "Remove Conditions" 90 days before the conditional permanent resident card expires and they will be issued a regular 10 year Green Card.

CR1 visa processing time

As of now, it takes between 7 and 10 months from the initial application to the time the visa is granted. It is important to mention here that the processing time varies depending on certain factors like:

• The country the alien belongs to.
• The current workload of the USCIS and the NVC.
• Unforeseen events like natural disasters.
• The accuracy and completeness of the petition that you have submitted.

After our Initial Consultation, I will be able to give you a proper clear idea of how long should this Visa process be for your specific case, based on your particular circumstances.

Requirements

The CR1 visa can only be initiated by your U.S. petitioner. Thus, it is essential that the petitioner:

• Is a U.S. citizen or in possession of a green card
• Is legally married to the person this process is initiated for
• Meets the visa income requirements

Documents required for a CR1 visa

For this particular visa, the documentation and the manner and promptness in which it is provided to the Immigration Authorities marks the difference between a successful application and an unsuccessful one. This is why it is so important that you count with the right legal representation and guidance. To provide you with initial guidance, these documents are essential for you to be able to present a successful CR-1 Visa application:

• Form I-130—which is used to petition for your spouse
• Form G-1145—which is an e-notification of application
• DS-260—which is an electronic application for an immigrant visa.
• Cover letter
• Proof of marriage (essentially a marriage certificate).
• Additional proofs of marriage (like a joint bank account).
• Passport photos
• Proof of permanent residency
• Evidence of the end of any previous marriages.
• Medical examination forms.
• Affidavit of support (like form I-864)

What's included

My services include:

• At Sabalier Law, you count with expert legal representation and guidance throughout your entire visa application process
• Expert legal preparation and expedited submission of your petitions
• Legal review of your application, to ensure that it is filled out completely and accurately
• Legal guidance in case there are there are any requests for evidence of your circumstances for clarification purposes
• Legal advocacy and representation in case an issue arises throughout your application process
• Constant updates on the status of your case
• Timely notification of changes in immigration laws and procedures that are relevant for you and your case
• Expert and attentive legal support and representation throughout your visa application process from the moment you hire me until the moment of your spouse's safely arrival in the United States. My work is not done until you have no more legal worries in mind
• And the best part is that at Sabalier Law, all legal services are offered online, using the latest in secure technology to ensure your safety and your comfort, so that you can get the legal representation, information, and communication you need every step of the way throughout your immigration process regardless of where you are located in the world