hi new
Jul 13, 2025
cr1 visa vs ir1 visa
I have question what is different between cr1 visa and ir1 visa I am confused ?
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Sky GJul 13, 2025
The CR1 visa is for spouses who have been married for less than two years at the time the visa is issued, while the IR1 visa is for spouses who have been married for two years or more
Sky GJul 13, 2025
CR1 applicants get Conditional Permanent Residency. So you get a 2 year green card and once you hit 2 year (or I believe 90 days before) you can file to have the conditions removed and thereafter you receive the 10 year green card
IR1 gets the 10 year green card from the start
hi new Jul 13, 2025
which one is good@Sky G
Sky GJul 13, 2025
Well both are good
You're able to live in the US with both and travel however
But ofcourse if you have the 10 year green card (IR1) after having it for 3 years you should be eligible to apply for US citizenship.
Whereas with the 2 year green card you have an additional application to go through as you need to get the 10 year green card before applying for naturalization
hi new Jul 13, 2025
thank you ir1 is good because we don’t need any interviews
hi new Jul 13, 2025
more than two years mean that we filed the application or we get the green card please explain for me @Sky G
Sky GJul 13, 2025
You are required to do interviews regardless of the type
Getting a 10 year green card is just better because you don't need to apply for a new green card after 2 years
hi new Jul 13, 2025
yes . thank you @Sky G
