What is an IR-1 petition ?

Answer 1

IR-1 is the classification for the spouse of a U.S. citizen (married for two years or more).

Form I-130 is a Petition for Alien Relative. The spouse of a U.S. citizen qualifies as an alien relative.

A petition is a formal written document requesting a right or benefit from a person or group in authority.

So, basically an "IR-1 petition" is a request by a U.S. citizen to establish a relationship to a certain alien relative (spouse) who wishes to immigrate to the United States.

The USCIS must approve an immigrant visa petition, I-130 Petition for Alien Relative, for your relative to gain a visa.

This petition is filed by the U.S. citizen (sponsor) and must be accompanied by proof of the relationship to the immediate relative.

If the petition is approved, it means the beneficiary can apply for an immigrant visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate.

Answer 2

IR-1 means immediate relative. IR-1 petition you are referring to an I-130 petition for a spouse or minor child of a US citizen.

Answer 3

If you already got married, an IR-1 visa allows your spouse to immigrate to the U.S. It is conditional for two years, after which your spouse is eligible to become a legal permanent resident ("Green Card" holder).


The above statement was pulled from the US Consulate website.
Basically it is a way for an alien from another country to be brought back into the US and be eligible for a GREEN CARD; which will make him/ her a legal US Citizen after about 2 yrs of marraige, at which time once citizenship is aquired they can divorce you and move on with their life unless it's true love.

I hope this helps.

Answer 4

Immigrant Visa for a Spouse (IR1 or CR1)

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_2991.html