IR-1 / CR-1 Visa

The IR-1 (Immediate Relative) and CR-1 (Conditional Resident) visas give foreign spouses of U.S. citizens a direct route to a marriage-based green card, delivering permanent residency and family unity without numerical quotas.

Who is the Visa for?

  • Lawfully wedded spouses of U.S. citizens (same-sex and opposite-sex)

  • Eligible step-children may accompany as derivatives (IR-2 / CR-2)

Eligibility Requirements

  • Valid marriage recognized in the place where it occurred (common-law accepted if valid locally)

  • U.S. citizen petitioner files Form I-130 and signs an Affidavit of Support (I-864)

  • A couple can marry, and any prior marriages have been legally terminated

  • Completes USCIS approval plus National Visa Center (NVC) fees, documents, and consular interview

Visa Duration

  • CR-1: 2-year conditional green card; file I-751 at 22–24 months

  • IR-1: 10-year green card; renewable, citizenship eligible after 3 years

Processing Time:

  • USCIS (I-130 petition): ~10–14 months

  • NVC + Consular Processing: ~3–6 months

  • Total: About 13–20 months on average

OpenSphere Services:

  • I-130 and I-864 preparation with error-proof checklists

  • Digital exhibit packaging for NVC upload

  • Consular interview coaching for both spouses

  • Seamless I-751 removal-of-conditions support

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does OpenSphere offer?

We provide personalized U.S. visa services, helping individuals and businesses navigate the application process with expert guidance and support.

Which types of visas can you help with?

We assist with a wide range of U.S. visa categories, including work visas, investor visas, family-based visas, student visas, and more.

Who can benefit from our services?

Our clients include skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, students, and families seeking to live, work, or study in the United States.

How is OpenSphere different from other immigration service providers?

We combine in-depth immigration knowledge with an AI-powered, streamlined, client-focused process, ensuring each case gets personalized attention from start to finish.

Is my personal information safe with you?

Yes — all client data is handled with strict confidentiality and stored securely, in compliance with privacy regulations.

Do you handle the entire visa process?

Yes — we guide you through every stage, from eligibility assessment and document preparation to filing and follow-up until a decision is made.

FAQ

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does OpenSphere offer?

We provide personalized U.S. visa services, helping individuals and businesses navigate the application process with expert guidance and support.

Which types of visas can you help with?

We assist with a wide range of U.S. visa categories, including work visas, investor visas, family-based visas, student visas, and more.

Who can benefit from our services?

Our clients include skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, students, and families seeking to live, work, or study in the United States.

How is OpenSphere different from other immigration service providers?

We combine in-depth immigration knowledge with an AI-powered, streamlined, client-focused process, ensuring each case gets personalized attention from start to finish.

How do I sign up for the app?

Yes — all client data is handled with strict confidentiality and stored securely, in compliance with privacy regulations.

Do you handle the entire visa process?

Yes — we guide you through every stage, from eligibility assessment and document preparation to filing and follow-up until a decision is made.

What services does OpenSphere offer?

We provide personalized U.S. visa services, helping individuals and businesses navigate the application process with expert guidance and support.

Which types of visas can you help with?

We assist with a wide range of U.S. visa categories, including work visas, investor visas, family-based visas, student visas, and more.

Who can benefit from our services?

Our clients include skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, students, and families seeking to live, work, or study in the United States.

How is OpenSphere different from other immigration service providers?

We combine in-depth immigration knowledge with an AI-powered, streamlined, client-focused process, ensuring each case gets personalized attention from start to finish.

How do I sign up for the app?

Yes — all client data is handled with strict confidentiality and stored securely, in compliance with privacy regulations.

Do you handle the entire visa process?

Yes — we guide you through every stage, from eligibility assessment and document preparation to filing and follow-up until a decision is made.