IR1 and CR1 are two types of visas available to spouses of U.S. citizens who are seeking to immigrate to the United States. Both visas are intended for spouses who are living outside of the United States and who wish to join their U.S. citizen spouse in the United States. What is an IR1 visa? An IR1 visa is an immigrant visa that is available to spouses of U.S. citizens who have been married for more than two years. The IR1 visa allows the spouse to enter the United States as a lawful permanent resident (LPR) and to live and work in the United States permanently. To be eligible for an IR1 visa, the U.S. citizen spouse must file an immigrant visa petition on behalf of their spouse. The petition must be filed with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and the foreign national spouse must go through the consular processing and attend an interview at the U.S. embassy or consulate in their home country. What is a CR1 visa? A CR1 visa is also an immigrant visa available to s...
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Non Immigrant and Immigrant Visas - Green Card Lottery - DV
---> Diversity Visa Program <--- Every year, millions of people apply for the Green Card Program. About 125,000 applicants will be randomly picked by the US Government to apply for the Diversity Visa for entering the USA as a Legal Permanent Resident. Up to 55,000 will finally be selected to receive Green Cards and enter the United States as permanent legal residents. ---> Diversity Visa Program <---
