State Marriage Licensing / USCIS Form I-130 / CR1 vs K-1 Visa
U.S. Marriage Laws & CR1/IR1 Spousal Visa Guide 2026
Guide to U.S. marriage legal requirements, marriage license waiting periods, and USCIS Green Card sponsorship for foreign spouses via CR1/IR1 Spousal Visas or K-1 Fiance Visas.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
CR1 (Conditional Resident) is issued if married for less than 2 years at Green Card approval (yielding a 2-year card). IR1 (Immediate Relative) is for marriages over 2 years (10-year card).