WHAT IS A CR - 1 VISA?
Start your CR-1 Visa for your Thai fiancée in Thailand. When a US citizen marries a foreign fiancée in the USA or in Thailand, the foreign fiancée goes back to their country; the US citizen applies to the Service Center for an I-130 spousal visa petition.
When the US citizen receives the notice of receipt from the service center for the I-130 petition, the US citizen files an I-129F petition to their Processing Center (In either California or Vermont depending upon petitioner's location) for a CR-1 visa. The Processing Center sends this to the National Visa Center, and after approval, it is forwarded to the foreign US consulate.
The processing time at the USCIS and NVC usually takes more time for the CR-1 than for either of the K Visas. The reason for this: the CR-1 is an immigrant visa and the NVC will scrutinize the Beneficiary of a CR-1 more than for the K visas because the K visa holder must adjust status at a later date. The upside of this: the CR-1 visa holder gets to enter the US as a conditional permanent resident and does not need to change status once in the US.
When the US citizen receives the notice of receipt from the service center for the I-130 petition, the US citizen files an I-129F petition to their Processing Center (In either California or Vermont depending upon petitioner's location) for a CR-1 visa. The Processing Center sends this to the National Visa Center, and after approval, it is forwarded to the foreign US consulate.
The processing time at the USCIS and NVC usually takes more time for the CR-1 than for either of the K Visas. The reason for this: the CR-1 is an immigrant visa and the NVC will scrutinize the Beneficiary of a CR-1 more than for the K visas because the K visa holder must adjust status at a later date. The upside of this: the CR-1 visa holder gets to enter the US as a conditional permanent resident and does not need to change status once in the US.
DEFINATION OF A US CR - 1 VISA?
The CR-1 visa is specifically intended for use by US citizens who are sponsoring their foreign national spouse for immigration. Unlike the K-3 visa, the CR-1 is an "immigrant" visa, meaning that receipt of a CR-1 visa results in the spouse becoming a legal permanent resident immediately upon their arrival in the US However, being a permanent resident is "conditional", for the first two years that a couple is married. 90 days prior to the 2nd anniversary of attainment of conditional resident status, the US citizen and his foreign national spouse should file to have the "conditional" status lifted.
CR-1 holders can also bring their unmarried children who are under 21 along using a derivative visa of the CR-1 (however, please note that ordinarily it will be necessary for the US citizen to file separate I-130 petitions for those minor children at some point in order for them to become legal permanent residents).
CR-1 holders can also bring their unmarried children who are under 21 along using a derivative visa of the CR-1 (however, please note that ordinarily it will be necessary for the US citizen to file separate I-130 petitions for those minor children at some point in order for them to become legal permanent residents).
HOW DOES A CR - 1 VISA WORK?
The CR-1 visa application process allows an American citizen to sponsor their foreign born spouse for permanent residency. The “CR” of CR-1 stands for “Conditional Resident.” If you and your spouse have been married for less than 2 years, you can apply for a CR-1 visa.
Your spouse will be a “conditional permanent resident” for two years. At of the end of the two years you must file another petition to remove the conditions and your spouse will become a permanent resident.
If your spouse is a Thai citizen or if you got married in Thailand, your spouse will apply for the CR-1 visa from Thailand. The application process takes approximately six months to a year from start to finish. Once the visa is approved, your spouse can enter the United States and is free to work or study. The green card will arrive in the mail after a few months.
Your spouse will be a “conditional permanent resident” for two years. At of the end of the two years you must file another petition to remove the conditions and your spouse will become a permanent resident.
If your spouse is a Thai citizen or if you got married in Thailand, your spouse will apply for the CR-1 visa from Thailand. The application process takes approximately six months to a year from start to finish. Once the visa is approved, your spouse can enter the United States and is free to work or study. The green card will arrive in the mail after a few months.
STARTING THE K - 1 VISA PROCESS
The CR-1 visa application process begins with Form I-130 or “Petition for an Alien Relative.” Send the I-130 petition and supporting documents to the U.S. Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) Lockbox in Chicago for processing. Or if you are living in Thailand, you may file the I-130 at the USCIS with the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok. Make sure you keep copies of all the documents you send with the I-130 because you will need them later in the visa application process. When USCIS receives your I-130 they will send you Form I-797 as a receipt.
Once USCIS approves your I-130 petition it will be forwarded to the National Visa Center (NVC) for further processing. The NVC will send you an instruction packet with visa application forms. Follow the instructions carefully. You will have to file a Form I-864 Affidavit of Support to prove that your spouse will not need government support.
When your application is complete, the NVC will schedule an interview at the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok. Before the interview your spouse must complete a medical examination, which can be conducted at designated locations in Bangkok and Chiang Mai.
The last step is an interview with a visa officer at the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok. The visa officer will review the documentation, ensure that your spouse is eligible for a visa, and attempt to confirm that the marriage is sincere. If the visa is approved, it should be available about two business days after the interview.
Once USCIS approves your I-130 petition it will be forwarded to the National Visa Center (NVC) for further processing. The NVC will send you an instruction packet with visa application forms. Follow the instructions carefully. You will have to file a Form I-864 Affidavit of Support to prove that your spouse will not need government support.
When your application is complete, the NVC will schedule an interview at the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok. Before the interview your spouse must complete a medical examination, which can be conducted at designated locations in Bangkok and Chiang Mai.
The last step is an interview with a visa officer at the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok. The visa officer will review the documentation, ensure that your spouse is eligible for a visa, and attempt to confirm that the marriage is sincere. If the visa is approved, it should be available about two business days after the interview.
CR - 1 VISA PACKAGES
CR - 1 SPOUSE VISA PACKAGE
from start to finish
$
3,210
in total
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Consultation
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Contact with spouse
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Preparation of USCIS petition
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Collection of data from spouse
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Supporting document advice
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Filing of USCIS petition
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Monitoring USCIS petition
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Client updates
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Embassy forms preparation
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Contact with US Embassy
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Police clearance report assistance
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Medical examination assistance
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Embassy interview preparation
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*To add an IR-130 visa for a child, additional $1,605.00 per child.
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Note: Government fees are not included in the package (Subject to Change). This chart lists USCIS'
fees effective December 23, 2016. Applications and petitions postmarked or filed on or after December
23, 2016, must include these new fees or USCIS will reject your submission.
https://www.uscis.gov/forms/our-fees
1. US Department of Homeland Security fee = $535
2. Immigrant visa application processing = $325
3. Affidavit of Support review fee = $120
4.USCIS Green Card Fee = $220
5. Medical examination and vaccinations = 10,000 THB (estimated)
6. Police Clearance Expedited Fee = 2,000 THB (optional only)
https://www.uscis.gov/forms/our-fees
1. US Department of Homeland Security fee = $535
2. Immigrant visa application processing = $325
3. Affidavit of Support review fee = $120
4.USCIS Green Card Fee = $220
5. Medical examination and vaccinations = 10,000 THB (estimated)
6. Police Clearance Expedited Fee = 2,000 THB (optional only)
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