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We only applied for CR from the US. Good luck.

Update: We received an update this week that my husband’s CR application was approved by the Washington office. It was almost precisely 22 months since applying, first through NYC as required for US cases for CR. His case was more complex than average, so I can understand why it took so long...

We were advised this info this week from the Washington Embassy, where my husband’s CR application sits (so this might not apply to the NY Consulate workload): “Current processing time for criminal rehabilitation (CR) applications is in excess of 24 months. As these are complex cases, there are...

Congratulations! Still waiting.

I am unaware of the CR processing times outside the USA. Maybe someone else can advise. Good luck!

The CR applications are sent to NYC for the US applicants; however, my husband’s file was moved to Washington in late October, likely based on workload redistribution. CR apps for the US go to NYC, where they process for intake and initial review. WAS seems to help when NYC gets backlogged...

Still waiting. Still hopeful. 20 months now.

Still waiting. Still hopeful.

Still hopeful.

Hello. My husband applied for CR in March 2023 through the NY Consulate. We did not use a lawyer but we provided a robust application with testimonials, travel history and examples of rehabilitation. Over the 1.5 years, we have completed additional international trips and submitted that...