Jeniafrench

Thanks for a quick reply. So it looks like for you it was around 4 months between NOA1 and NOA2, right?

I'm just worried because it seems like some people are able to track what is happening to their cases during the long wait. Wanted to make sure that mine is fine

You don't have to worry; you'll hear something soon! There was no email/text either when we got the NOA2 - only on mailing address sometime June 7, and concurrently, the app update reflects status as sent to NVC for processing, which, we recently just got the welcome letter to proceed further actions from our end. Your NOA2 is prolly around the corner!

Thank you very much!

How much will changing countries slow the process? I'm starting to think that its better to fly back to Singapore other than compromising the speed of the process...

Hi everyone!

I noticed that some of you mentioned "batches" with their cases. How do you have this kind of information? My NOA1 is from March 29. The website just says that my case has been received and there hasn't been any updates this whole time. Does that mean something is wrong? Please let me know, I'm starting to freak out!!! Thank you!

Thank you very much!

After USCIS approval and your arrival at NVC takes about 2 weeks to get case# you would tell them then you need to assigned to Russia. They would then have you send in your proof of residency or nationality (your passport) to Russia.

Thanks for a reply! When do you think I should call? Right away when they receive my case?

Call the NVC that you would like to change consulates because you moved. People change all the time. Good luck

Hello everyone! I apologize if this question was asked before on this forum. I couldn't find anything relevant.

We started the IR-1 process in March. We filed the I-130 and are accepting an approval in about a month from now (end of July). Both me (Russian citizen) and my husband (the USC) are now legally residing and working in Singapore. Without going much into details, we are thinking of leaving Singapore soon. He will go back to the US and I can stay back home in Russia while waiting for the green card approval. Ideally we would like to move in August / September. So right in the middle of NVC processing.

My question is if I-130 was filed from Singapore and our address was in Singapore, is that ok if I list my Russian address on all NVC forms? Will that guarantee that the interview and the documents will be sent to the embassy in Moscow and not in Singapore?

I could hypothetically fly to Singapore for the interview, if it comes down to that, but clearly I prefer not to.

Thank you very much in advance.

Jenia

1. Country USC resides in: Singapore

2. Is there a USCIS field office in this country / Is DCF still possible? No

3. When did you file the I-130: March 25, 2016

4. How long had you been living abroad: 2 years

5. Do you reside in the country legally? Yes

6. What is the reason for your residence: work permit/student/tourist/ Work

7. Did you list your foreign address on all forms in I-130 package? Yes

8. Did you send I-130 package from abroad? Technically not, forwarded it to parents in California first.

9. Did you include evidence of your residence abroad in the I-130 package? included the rental agreement, but not the work permit copy.

10. Did you mention the fact you reside abroad in the cover letter or write a letter describing your current situation and the evolution of your relationship with your spouse (mentioning your residence abroad)? Mentioned that we moved to Singapore for work in the affidavit, but not in the cover letter.

11. Has your case been "auto-expedited"? How long between NOA1 and NOA2? Just got the NOA1, waiting.

Just got the email earlier stating that our case was accepted and forwarded to NSC (Nebraska). Makes me really nervous, I read quite a bit through this thread and it seems like all the "auto-expedited" cases are being sent to California. Please help me calm down - is there anyone here whose case (with the special queue) went to Nebraska or any other service center besides California?

Thanks and cheers.