A CR1 visa is a type of United States immigrant visa that allows a spouse of a US citizen to enter the US as a conditional permanent resident. The CR1 visa is issued to spouses who have been married for less than two years, while spouses who have been married longer receive the IR1 visa. The sponsor files for a CR1 visa by submitting Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. To petition for a CR1 spousal visa, the US petitioner must be a US citizen or lawful permanent resident, and in order to sign the affidavit of support, the petitioner must be at least 18 years old. Being legally married to the alien beneficiary is a requirement, and evidence of an immigrants financial support is also needed to show they are not likely to rely on the U.S government. The CR1 visa is a conditional resident visa, which means that the beneficiarys permanent resident status is considered “conditional” if they have been married for less than two years when they enter the United States on an immigrant visa. Two years after they arrive in the United States, the beneficiary and their U.S. citizen spouse must apply to remove the conditions from the green card, at which point they will receive an updated 10-year permanent resident card. The CR1 visa is granted on a “conditional” basis, while the IR1 visa is a permanent marriage green card, valid for 10 years.