Singapore K1 filers (2017-18)

[Duane & Haney 95]

Hello @Teyci, @affluxdeluxe, @toocold, first of all glad to see you are all moving through your interviews and everything is going well, approvals happening. :-)

 

Please see attached, Haney received her packet 3 today.

 

1. Did you receive the same (*apparently new*) requirement to provide a *Singapore* certificate of no marriage?

2. If you did have to provide it, how long did it take to arrive?

3. If one of you is not a Singaporean, did this apply to you (Haney is a Filipina)?

 

Thanks very much, again, glad to see you all moving through the process quickly and moving on to your new lives. Thanks for coming back and helping and answering questions!

 

Haney & Duane

 

Please

[ediali09 69]

13 hours ago, Duane & Haney said:

Hello @Teyci, @affluxdeluxe, @toocold, first of all glad to see you are all moving through your interviews and everything is going well, approvals happening. 🙂

 

Please see attached, Haney received her packet 3 today.

 

1. Did you receive the same (*apparently new*) requirement to provide a *Singapore* certificate of no marriage?

2. If you did have to provide it, how long did it take to arrive?

3. If one of you is not a Singaporean, did this apply to you (Haney is a Filipina)?

 

Thanks very much, again, glad to see you all moving through the process quickly and moving on to your new lives. Thanks for coming back and helping and answering questions!

 

Haney & Duane

 

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I don't see that in my Packet 3. I've attached the only thing that resembles it, but that's mainly for Filipino applicants or those residing in the Philippines to get a Certificate of No Marriage from PSA. 

 

Also, I'm a never-married Singaporean citizen, so probably someone else will be able to chip in. 

 

Edited October 31, 2018 by toocold
added info

[Duane & Haney 95]

6 hours ago, toocold said:

I don't see that in my Packet 3. I've attached the only thing that resembles it, but that's mainly for Filipino applicants or those residing in the Philippines to get a Certificate of No Marriage from PSA. 

 

Also, I'm a never-married Singaporean citizen, so probably someone else will be able to chip in. 

 

Hello @toocold!

 

That's really helpful and I appreciate you coming back and answering. 🙂

 

ANOTHER QUESTION, attached.

 

Were you required to send your Singapore Police Clearance directly to the embassy, or did you hand-carry it to the interview and that was fine?

 

Thanks!

Haney & Duane

Edited October 31, 2018 by Duane & Haney

[ediali09 69]

3 hours ago, Duane & Haney said:

Hello @toocold!

 

That's really helpful and I appreciate you coming back and answering. 🙂

 

ANOTHER QUESTION, attached.

 

Were you required to send your Singapore Police Clearance directly to the embassy, or did you hand-carry it to the interview and that was fine?

 

Thanks!

Haney & Duane

My interview is on the 7th so no idea yet. The COC is with me, it was given to me when I collected it at Cantonment. But I did check with a VJ member who hand-carried it to the embassy, so it should be fine to bring it to the embassy when you're there for the interview. 

[Duane & Haney 95]

36 minutes ago, toocold said:

My interview is on the 7th so no idea yet. The COC is with me, it was given to me when I collected it at Cantonment. But I did check with a VJ member who hand-carried it to the embassy, so it should be fine to bring it to the embassy when you're there for the interview. 

OK, thank you. 

In fact, I've researched the subject a lot, but it's been a while, so when Haney showed me that document, it caught me off guard. 

 

Either way, I now remember from my research the reason why the COC did not need to be sent directly to the embassy--because the Singapore police wouldn't do it. 

 

So hand-carrying it is. 🙂

 

Thanks, @toocold, and good luck with your interview on the 7th!

Haney & Duane

[AL-MJD 144]

On 10/30/2018 at 6:48 AM, Duane & Haney said:

Hello @Teyci, @affluxdeluxe, @toocold, first of all glad to see you are all moving through your interviews and everything is going well, approvals happening. 🙂

 

Please see attached, Haney received her packet 3 today.

 

1. Did you receive the same (*apparently new*) requirement to provide a *Singapore* certificate of no marriage?

2. If you did have to provide it, how long did it take to arrive?

3. If one of you is not a Singaporean, did this apply to you (Haney is a Filipina)?

 

Thanks very much, again, glad to see you all moving through the process quickly and moving on to your new lives. Thanks for coming back and helping and answering questions!

 

Haney & Duane

 

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I am under the impression that all Philipina citizens are required to submit CENOMAR no matter which country their interview is in. I cannot be too sure, I am Singaporean, unmarried, and was not required to submit marriage records. 

 

But I have heard about CENOMAR in this forum.

[Duane & Haney 95]

3 hours ago, AL-MJD said:

I cannot be too sure, I am Singaporean, unmarried, and was not required to submit marriage records.

OK, then it is confirmed, the requirement for Singaporean marriage records is new within the last few weeks. @toocold was not required to provide them, and her interview is next week, Haney's in about 3 weeks.

 

Thanks again, @toocold and @AL-MJD! 🙂

Haney & Duane

[Duane & Haney 95]

Here is Haney's report from her medical exam today:

I arrived at Fullerton Clinic at 8:30AM, an hour early. They allowed me to take a number and put me in the waiting queue, even though I was there before my appointment time. I sat down and waited for my number to be called.

When my number was called, I was asked to the registration counter, where I provided my passport, 4 X Singapore-sized passport photos (35mm x 45mm -- I cut mine down from US-sized photos I already had), their pre-registration form and the letter from the U.S Embassy with my case file number on it, which I received with packet 3.

After that I was given a specimen bottle for a urine sample. I was lucky that I drink a lot of liquids in the morning, I could have filled 3 haha, but if you haven't had much to drink, they have a water cooler there. Once I placed the bottle in a yellow bin near the reception counter, the medical examination began.

They performed a vision test, measured my height, weight and body mass index, then did a chest x-ray, blood test and a doctor’s consultation.

I had my immunization card already with me, and had gotten all of my vaccinations a few months beforehand. I understood it would be cheaper this way, but I will say that one of my immunizations required a follow-up booster, so make sure you do this a few months ahead of time. I also did a varicella immunity test to be sure.

I showed my vaccination card to the nurse, but because of the information we found here on this website, they were all up-to-date, so she didn't need to give me any shots, although she did take the blood sample. During the doctor’s consultation I was asked about my medical history, and if I've been on medication to treat any illnesses.

Everything went smoothly and it took two hours to complete the whole examination, including the payment.

I will be in touch with the clinic over the next three weeks to make sure the report is complete and forwarded to the embassy.

BTW, because we scheduled the medical examination before we had packet 3, I was not able to send my Embassy letter via e-mail beforehand, so we sent the similar-looking letter that we received from the NVC with the case number on it. I did at the end receive packet 3 the day before my examination, so provided the proper Embassy letter at the clinic. Either way, they didn't seem to mind.

Hope this information helps someone as much as the information we received has helped us! 🙂

Haney & Duane

Edited November 2, 2018 by Duane & Haney

[Duane & Haney 95]

Question to everybody here, @CCCCCF, @Guacamole, @AL-MJD, did you get your passport automatically, or did you have to go online like described in the quote below?

 

So far I have read that everyone does their interview, passes, then just receives their passport via Aramex. I haven't read anything about having to go to an online portal and put in your address...BTW, this document we received in our packet 4 e-mail.

 

Would appreciate any insight or clarifications, you all have been so helpful! 🙂

 

Haney & Duane

 

Quote

Dear Applicant:

 ...

Each applicant, including derivative applicants must register a user profile at https://cgifederal.secure.force.com/ to designate the location where you wish to collect your document or to enter your delivery address. Click on “New User” to create a username. You should use your valid email address as your username.

 

After logging in, select “IV Register Address” to commence registering your delivery address or Aramex pick-up location. Please follow the system prompts and provide the requested information.  You are required to enter several pages of information pertaining to your visa application before you will be able to register your delivery address/pick up location. Enter your name the same way as it is printed in your passport.

 

 

Edited November 4, 2018 by Duane & Haney

[Duane & Haney 95]

21 hours ago, Duane & Haney said:

Question to everybody here, @CCCCCF, @Guacamole, @AL-MJD, did you get your passport automatically, or did you have to go online like described in the quote below?

 

So far I have read that everyone does their interview, passes, then just receives their passport via Aramex. I haven't read anything about having to go to an online portal and put in your address...BTW, this document we received in our packet 4 e-mail.

 

Would appreciate any insight or clarifications, you all have been so helpful! 🙂

 

Haney & Duane

 

 

OK, as usual when I don't hear back, I search and search and search... :-)

 

Found this from the efficient and kind @AL-MJD, below.

 

So, you didn't say anything regarding your passport, and they just sent it to you with the visa in it?

 

@toocold, good luck with your interview in two days...all fingers and toes crossed. 😉 If you learn something in your interview with regards to receiving your passport after your approval, would really appreciate the feedback!

 

Blessings to all and appreciate the amazing help!!!

 

Haney & Duane

 

 

 

[CCCCCF 174]

1 minute ago, Duane & Haney said:

OK, as usual when I don't hear back, I search and search and search... 🙂

 

Found this from the efficient and kind @AL-MJD, below.

 

So, you didn't say anything regarding your passport, and they just sent it to you with the visa in it?

 

@toocold, good luck with your interview in two days...all fingers and toes crossed. 😉 If you learn something in your interview with regards to receiving your passport after your approval, would really appreciate the feedback!

 

Blessings to all and appreciate the amazing help!!!

 

Haney & Duane

 

 

 

If you read through all the reviews for SG interviews, I believe most of us wrote that the VO would tell you that your passport would be ready within a week.

Sometimes she told ppl it’s 2 weeks.

 

if you are asking about how to get back your passport, you have to get registered with Aramex which has been clearly written in P4 and the person who collected your documents at embassy should have also asked you whether you have registered with Aramex, if not he would ask you to register.

 

other than that, you don’t need to do anything to get back your passport. 

Just have to wait.

and I believe I also have written a very detailed journey about everything after interview. So go back and read it if you haven’t. Even about how the status changes, and how to track your passport.

just read through this whole thread, okay?

 

 

[Duane & Haney 95]

1 hour ago, CCCCCF said:

If you read through all the reviews for SG interviews, I believe most of us wrote that the VO would tell you that your passport would be ready within a week.

Sometimes she told ppl it’s 2 weeks.

 

if you are asking about how to get back your passport, you have to get registered with Aramex which has been clearly written in P4 and the person who collected your documents at embassy should have also asked you whether you have registered with Aramex, if not he would ask you to register.

 

other than that, you don’t need to do anything to get back your passport. 

Just have to wait.

and I believe I also have written a very detailed journey about everything after interview. So go back and read it if you haven’t. Even about how the status changes, and how to track your passport.

just read through this whole thread, okay?

 

 

Hi CCCCCF,

 

No, the question I asked (did you read it?) is not covered in this thread, the reviews or your extensive post (thank you!), or I would not have asked it.

 

On the other hand, I probably wasn't clear about what I wanted, so I apologize for that!

 

Here's the issue. I went to the website in packet 4 to register for Aramex ( https://cgifederal.secure.force.com/ ) and received this error, picture attached.

 

Did you (or anyone) receive this error and know the cause?

 

In the worst case Haney can clarify this during the interview in two weeks. We just don't want any delays with the passport...I know you can relate.

 

Thanks again @CCCCCF @everyone!

 

Haney & Duane

[CCCCCF 174]

3 minutes ago, Duane & Haney said:

Hi CCCCCF,

 

No, the question I asked (did you read it?) is not covered in this thread, the reviews or your extensive post (thank you!), or I would not have asked it.

 

On the other hand, I probably wasn't clear about what I wanted, so I apologize for that!

 

Here's the issue. I went to the website in packet 4 to register for Aramex ( https://cgifederal.secure.force.com/ ) and received this error, picture attached.

 

Did you (or anyone) receive this error and know the cause?

 

In the worst case Haney can clarify this during the interview in two weeks. We just don't want any delays with the passport...I know you can relate.

 

Thanks again @CCCCCF @everyone!

 

Haney & Duane

Sorry, didn’t see this error message.

i think you should try type in your names with or without space. And try again to search in Vj as I remember I have seen this kind of error message before as someone raised this same question.

on the same time, try to contact the customer service for this portal.

the number should be found on the website.

you should try to resolve this issue as soon as possible since if you don’t have an account means you have not registered with Aramex yet.

[CCCCCF 174]

2 minutes ago, CCCCCF said:

Sorry, didn’t see this error message.

i think you should try type in your names with or without space. And try again to search in Vj as I remember I have seen this kind of error message before as someone raised this same question.

on the same time, try to contact the customer service for this portal.

the number should be found on the website.

you should try to resolve this issue as soon as possible since if you don’t have an account means you have not registered with Aramex yet.

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-main-contactus.asp

 

Here’s contact info, you should call them as soon as possible to set up the account. This is really important.

 

[ediali09 69]

10 hours ago, Duane & Haney said:

 

 

@toocold, good luck with your interview in two days...all fingers and toes crossed. 😉 If you learn something in your interview with regards to receiving your passport after your approval, would really appreciate the feedback!

 

Blessings to all and appreciate the amazing help!!!

 

Haney & Duane

 

 

I will! Thanks for the fingers and toes!