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Gegege   0

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My wife will take her oath as a US citizen this October 27. She plans to submit the I130 right after she becomes a citizen. I am currently in the Philippines waiting for my petition however, I just got a job interview and if I get accepted by the Company, I will be assigned in Singapore. My question is, can I take my medical exams, schedule interview appointments in the US embassy in Singapore? I already sent copies of my Local Police Clearance, Marriage and Birth Certificates to my wife in the US to speed up the process.

Can someone show me links, previous posts or information regarding this process?

Thank you in advance!

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Angeli   5

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I tried looking for information on the web if that is possible but I could not find any. But I do know that interviews should be done in the beneficiary's country of origin. Even if the beneficiaries are in the US they are required to go back to their home country and should be interviewed there when their case is completed.

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filipinay   0

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Not necessarily in the country that you are from. I think in the form there is a question that is asking for Embassy where to process the visa, if your wife put Singapore then you can process your visa in Singapore as long as you are legally residing in Singapore (valid work permit or permanent resident) that means you will do your interview in Singapore. However, most people had advise to process the visa interview and all at their home country like in Philippines where results are more predictable and might be an advantage since you are from there.

I process my papers in Philippines while I was working in UAE. I came home to do the interview and went back again to UAE to end my contract since the visa has a validity of 6 months to enter US upon issuance.

Goodluck.

2008-10-07 : I-129F Sent

2008-10-08 : NOA1 Received

2008-10-17 : Touched

2008-11-10 : Touched

2008-11-11 : Touched

2009-01-09 : NOA2 Approved, email notification

2009-01-12 : NOA2 hardcopy received

2009-01-20 : NVC Letter Received

2009-03-01 : Email Notification USE Manila

2009-12-29 to 2010-01-03/04 : St Lukes Medical

2010-01-11 : USE Manila Interview Approved!

2010-01-15 : Passport and visa on hand

2010-06-20 : US Entry

2010-07-30 : Wedding

AOS Timeline

2010-08-19 : AOS Package Sent (I-485, I-765, I-131)

2010-08-20 : Delivery to Chicago Lockbox

2010-09-01 : USCIS Email Notification

2010-09-01 : Check Cashed

2010-09-04 : NOA Hardcopy received

2010-09-14 : Biometrics Walkin; original schedule October 5, 2010

2010-09-15 : Cases online (I-485, I-765)

2010-09-15 : RFE notice online

2010-09-18 : RFE letter received Affidavit of support :(

2010-10-15 : RFE Response sent

2010-10-16 : USPS attempted delivery to Lee's Summit Lockbox

2010-10-18 : RFE Response delivered signed by M. Sievers

2010-10-20 : RFE Response confirmed receipt by USCIS

2010-10-21 : I-485 Touched

2010-10-29 : EAD Card Production (I-765) and Travel Document (I-131) appeared online and approved!

2010-11-05 : AP received in mail

2010-11-06 : EAD card received in mail

2010-11-06 : Received interview notice scheduled Dec 08, 2010

2010-12-08 : Approved 2 year GC for me and my son

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My wife will take her oath as a US citizen this October 27. She plans to submit the I130 right after she becomes a citizen. I am currently in the Philippines waiting for my petition however, I just got a job interview and if I get accepted by the Company, I will be assigned in Singapore. My question is, can I take my medical exams, schedule interview appointments in the US embassy in Singapore? I already sent copies of my Local Police Clearance, Marriage and Birth Certificates to my wife in the US to speed up the process.

Can someone show me links, previous posts or information regarding this process?

Thank you in advance!

Interviews can be in the Applicant's country of residence but police reports are not needed until after the petition is approved and the case file is at the National Visa Center.

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LotofPatience   65

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Interviews can be in the Applicant's country of residence but police reports are not needed until after the petition is approved and the case file is at the National Visa Center.

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OP, PCC has expiry period. So, if the issue date is more than 1 year at the time of your interview, you need another PCC. Also, if you live more than 12 months in Singapore, you need PCC from there as well.

Loto

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

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