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Reuniting Married Couples with a CR1 or IR1 Marriage Visa
Sadri Law, PC, and our immigration attorney have helped thousands of immigrant couples and families achieve their goals through visa programs, including CR1 and IR1 marriage visas.
Consider using our team on your journey to the United States as we help couples determine their eligibility and facilitate the time-consuming and complex petition process. We help U.S. citizens, and foreign spouses obtain visas whether they live in the United States or reside in another country.
Take the guesswork out of the marriage visa process and utilize our legal services to help you and your spouse succeed.
What is a CR1 and IR1 Visa?
CR1 and IR1 visas are similar but different in one small way. A CR1 visa is appropriate for conditional residents that have been married for less than two years. An IR1 visa is suitable for married couples that have been married for more than two years. A foreign spouse of a U.S. citizen must first qualify for a CR1 or IR1. The requirements include the following:
- The petitioning spouse must be a U.S. citizen
- A U.S. citizen must be legally married to their foreign spouse under the laws of the country where the marriage occurred
- The marriage must have happened in good faith
- The foreign spouse must be eligible to live and work in the United States
For assistance with a CR1 or IR1 visa, the immigration attorney of Sadri Law can help you, and your spouse legally starts your lives together in the United States.
What is the Filing Process for Either Visa?
Once eligibility for the foreign spouse is determined, our attorney can manage the filing process on your behalf. The filing process for a CR1 or IR1 visa includes the following steps:
- Filling out and filing the appropriate forms to initiate a petition for your foreign spouse. This is the first step in getting the government to recognize your marriage as legal.
- Submitting evidence of your relationship to prove your marriage is authentic. Our attorney will advise you on the appropriate information to share.
- Once a petition is approved, a foreign spouse must apply for a non-immigrant visa
- A visa interview will be scheduled, and an officer will ask questions to ensure the marriage is legal. The immigration attorney at Sadri Law, PC, will help you prepare and accompany you to ensure a smooth experience.
Even with final approval, there might be some complications at the port of entry as an officer can approve or deny your spouse’s access into the United States. Sadri Law is your legal resource for any issues.
What is a Fiancé Visa?
A fiancé visa is an option for engaged couples—a U.S. citizen (or sponsor) and a foreign citizen—to marry in the United States legally. It is like a temporary visa for marriage as it’s only valid for 90 days and then expires.
Most couples have no trouble getting approved for a fiancé visa as long as they are not currently married and meet income requirements of at least $22,887 for a household of two people. The sponsor’s marital duty to the foreign spouse is to provide financial support while they live together in the United States.
How Can an Immigration Lawyer Help My Spouse and Me?
Our immigration attorney works with new and seasoned married couples looking to live, work, and raise a family in the United States. We help couples pursue a CR1 or IR1 visa to make this happen. When you partner with us, we:
- Guide you through the petition process
- Provide guidance and experienced legal counsel regarding the petition and other related forms
- Manage your case on your behalf
- Review your petition and ensure its accuracy
- Help you prepare for the interview process
- Address or fix any complications that arise
Our k1 visa lawyer helps international couples determine their eligibility for a fiancé visa and meet the requirements. This is often the fastest way to reunite with your partner and a relatively quick path to lawful permanent resident status.
Don’t let anything stop you from reuniting with your spouse and living your dreams in the United States. Speak with our immigration attorney to get started: 408-402-4967.
Frequently Asked Questions
A CR1 marriage visa is for couples who have been legally married for less than two years at the time of applying. The U.S. citizen must file a petition on behalf of their foreign spouse. If approved, the spouse will receive a CR1 visa that grants conditional permanent residence upon arrival in the United States.
The processing time for both CR1 and IR1 visas can range from 10 to 14 months, depending on various factors such as USCIS workload, completeness of documentation, and embassy interview availability. Working with our skilled CR1 visa attorney can help minimize delays and avoid errors in your application.
Key documents include proof of a valid marriage, U.S. citizenship of the petitioner, financial support documentation (Affidavit of Support), police certificates, medical examination reports, and passport-sized photos. Our attorney can help you gather and organize the correct paperwork to avoid delays.
A qualified CR1 visa lawyer can guide you through every step of the application process filing petitions, preparing for the visa interview, and ensuring all legal requirements are met. Legal support can be especially valuable for complex cases or when navigating tight timelines.
Yes. After two years of conditional permanent residency, the spouse must file to remove conditions (Form I-751). Once approved, they receive a standard IR1 green card, granting full permanent residency without conditions.