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Hi, May I know what Potomac Svc Center means? How to check if mine was delivered to there?

Passport is only a problem if you need to travel outside the US.
Driving license is not a problem though you can always send an ID.
Affidavits are not required, they are additional supportive documents.

I remember that time I received both email and mail.

Hi everyone, interview went smooth yesterday (3/5). waiting time was around 1h15mins (probably we arrived late like 5mins before the appointment time) then intv was only 15mins. No documents or Evidences asked from us even we brought a bag of papers. The officer then printed a paper and congratz us. told me i will receive my gc within 2 weeks!

Hi everyone, interview went smooth yesterday (3/5). waiting time was around 1h15mins (probably we arrived late like 5mins before the appointment time) then intv was only 15mins. No documents or Evidences asked from us even we brought a bag of papers. The officer then printed a paper and congratz us. told me i will receive my gc within 2 weeks!

Hi everyone, interview went smooth yesterday (3/5). waiting time was around 1h15mins (probably we arrived late like 5mins before the appointment time) then intv was only 15mins. No documents or Evidences asked from us even we brought a bag of papers. The officer then printed a paper and congratz us. told me i will receive my gc within 2 weeks!

Hi everyone, interview went smooth yesterday (3/5). waiting time was around 1h15mins (probably we arrived late like 5mins before the appointment time) then intv was only 15mins. No documents or Evidences asked from us even we brought a bag of papers. The officer then printed a paper and congratz us. told me i will receive my gc within 2 weeks!

Hi everyone, interview went smooth yesterday (3/5). waiting time was around 1h15mins (probably we arrived late like 5mins before the appointment time) then intv was only 15mins. No documents or Evidences asked from us even we brought a bag of papers. The officer then printed a paper and congratz us. told me i will receive my gc within 2 weeks!

just received my interview notice yesterday. The new interview date is in March. I had actually received interview notice last 3 weeks but 4 days after received another cancellation for no reason. We called to USCIS and was told to wait for a new date and the reason for cancellation or reschedule is unknown 😂 Anyway we have the new date and its 3 weeks after the first date which is not too bad. hope everything goes smooth!
 
My timeline:
8/7: AOS Submission
8/17: NOA
9/5: Biometrics
10/10: Ready to be Scheduled
12/6: Combo Card Received
1/8: Interview Scheduled
1/13: Interview (first) Notice Received
1/17: Interview Cancellation Notice
1/20: Call USCIS
1/29: Ready to be Scheduled (updated again)
2/3: Interview Notice Received
 
Hope everyone can get their updates soon!

same here (los angeles) since 10/9  hope can settle within this year too. 

omg I saw this post and randomly check on mine. The status changed to be scheduled for an interview too! i can’t believe it! but then the EAD and AP status are still the same. does it mean as long as i get my AOS approved i dont actually bother to have ead and ap?

omg I saw this post and randomly check on mine. The status changed to be scheduled for an interview too! i can’t believe it! but then the EAD and AP status are still the same. does it mean as long as i get my AOS approved i dont actually bother to have ead and ap?

omg I saw this post and randomly check on mine. The status changed to be scheduled for an interview too! i can’t believe it! but then the EAD and AP status are still the same. does it mean as long as i get my AOS approved i dont actually bother to have ead and ap?

https://egov.uscis.gov/
i am checking using this website. i think this is new site??? 
 
https://myaccount.uscis.gov/
as for this website, the status is still “we received your case”

omg I saw this post and randomly check on mine. The status changed to be scheduled for an interview too! i can’t believe it! but then the EAD and AP status are still the same. does it mean as long as i get my AOS approved i dont actually bother to have ead and ap?

for DS160 i paid using Online Sam Machine last time. Then printed out the receipt from there

DS-160 x ● ● PAYMENT INVOICE x ● ● CHECKLIST SIGNED x ● ● BIRTH CERT ● ● ● BIRTH CERT TRANSLATION ● ● ● COC (SIN & MAL) ● ● ● I-134 ● ● ● EMPLOYMENT LETTER ● ● ● PAY STUB (FEB) x ● ● PAY STUB (FEB) x ● ● W-2 (2018 & 2017) ● ● ● TAX TRANSCRIPT (2017) ● ● ● MORTGAGE STATEMENT (2019) ● ● ● BANK STATEMENT (SAVINGS) x ● ● BANK STATEMENT (CHECKING) x ● ● LETTER OF INTENT - BENEFICIARY ● ● ● LETTER OF INTENT - PETITIONER ● ● ● P3 RECEIVE LETTER W CASE # ● ● ● BROCHURE:DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ● x ● I-797C (NOA1) ● ● ● I-797 (NOA2) ● ● ● I-129F (RECEIVED FROM P3) ● x ● I-129F (FIRST APPLICATION) ●     K1-FTP ● ● ●

i only prepared for petitioner, not beneficiary. but for my side i prepared a long list of documents too. let me find out the list and share with you

Hi, sorry that I was busy and stopped updating...basically below are the document lists to support I-134:
 
(1) Employment Letter
(2) Pay Stub (I only prepared 1 month)
(3) W-2 (I prepared 2 years)
(4) Tax Transcript (I only prepared 1 year)
(5) Mortgage Statement (Optional)
(6) Bank Statement

Hi All, since there isn't a lot of threads i can find here for Singapore Applicants, let me share my experiences here. I will try to recap and list down whatever i could remember:
 
Below is my timeline and experiences:
07/14/2018: NOA1 mailed
 
07/16/2018: NOA1 Receive Date
 
07/19/2018: NOA1 Notice Date
 
12/11/2018: NOA2 Notice Date
Received NOA2 by postal mail. Both new and old USCIS website have no updates even until today. I have deleted the apps, website bookmark since they are not updated and do the tracking at all 
 
01/04/2019: First Call to NVC
First call to NVC after 24 days from NOA2 and they said to wait 30 days before contacting NVC
 
01/11/2019: Case Number assigned after second call to NVC
Another tried after 7 days from first call. Case number has been assigned and Invoice ID (never used this for any purpose) has been provided.
Case Number is a series of number started with 3 alphabets followed by 10 digits. For my case it starts with "SGP" stands for Singapore. If not mistaken, the last 3 digits was the sequence of case assigned on that day
 
01/18/2019: Vaccinations
I have went through the forum and couldn't really get the best answer for the vaccinations list.
From what i have read on https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/hcp/imz/adult.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fvaccines%2Fschedules%2Feasy-to-read%2Fadult-easyread.html, i can confirm some of the vaccines i needed before i get the list from Consulate. So i have decided to get vaccines at Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) which they charged cheaper compared with Fullerton Healthcare. I didn't make any appointment, walked in to TTSH on 9am. The department for vaccination is "Travellers' Health & Vaccination Clinic" at Level 4. After register using the machine (with the help of staff), one of the nurse will ask you to enter the room for consultation. I didn't show any letter since i don't have one. But i briefly told her i need the vaccines for US Immigrant Visa. I don't have any vaccinations history at all with me, so after the consultation i had vaccines for (1) Tdap (Boostrix) (only last for 10 years so even i had that when i was 1-2 years old i need 1 dose every 10 years), (2) Influenza, (3) MMR (I wasn't sure if i had that before. Nurse was planning to do blood test for MMR but it costs more for blood test than vaccines itself. The nurse suggested to directly take the vaccine since overdose brings no harm), (4) Blood test for Varicella. The whole process was pleasant, smooth and fast. It took 20-30 minutes only. Charges: Nurse assessment SG$15, MMR SG$29, Boostrix SG$40, Influenza SG$26.05, Blood test for Varicella SG$40.55. Total SG$150.60
The result for (4) Varicella was sent to my email 1 week after the blood test which i have immunity and no need vaccination. 
*Please take note that some of the vaccinations cannot combine with others and second dose needs 1 month interval. So it is advisable to plan vaccinations ahead 
 
01/22/2019: Case left NVC
From what i have read here, cases leave NVC on every alternate Tuesday-Wednesday (with exceptional case for China applicants...not too sure about the rest)
So if you are not able to track using below DHL link, it would be most likely they haven't send your case and you have to wait for another 2 weeks
 
01/28/2019: Case received by Consulate, SG
Tracking website: http://www.dhl.com/en/express/tracking/shippers_reference.html
Under Tracking > Track by Shipper's Reference > Key in "EXP dd mmm yyyyA" > Choose date range From and To > Choose Shipment Destination

 
02/08/2019: Email to Consulate, SG
First email to Singapore Consulate to ask about my case status whether they receive. The Email Address = SINGAPORECON@state.gov
 
02/12/2019: Reply from Consulate, SG
Replied: We will be forwarding the applicant packet to you by postal mail shortly. We are sorry for the delay.
 
02/18/2019: Received Packet 3
(1) Cover Letter 1 page Cover Letter_20190218_Upload.pdf
(2) Visa Instructions 2 pages Visa Instructions for Fiance Visa_20190218.pdf
(3) Letter to be replied 1 page Acknowledgment Letter to Reply_20190218.pdf
(4) Letter to apply COC 1 page Letter for COC_20190218.pdf
(5) Letter for medical examination 2 pages Letter for Medical Exam and Vaccinations_20190218.pdf
(6) Form I-134 Instructions 6 pages (this is the same as online form, not enclosed here)
(7) Form I-134 8 pages (this is the same as online form, not enclosed here)
(8) Brochure for Domestic Violence 3 pages Brochure for Domestic Violence_20190218.pdf
(9) Form I-129F 13 pages (this is the form which i have submitted on 7/14/2018. They have assigned A-Number, Chopped with "Approved" stamp and photocopy back to me, not enclosed here)
For details of checklists, vaccinations list, and I-134 supporting documents, please refer to pdf file. i will continue to share more in future
 
Current status as of 2/19/2019: Preparing documents
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my interview was done on 3/19 (tuesday), then the status changed to "issued" on yesterday 3/21. Supposed able to collect it on today but when i called to Aramex the staff told me mine is delivery not self pick up. and the address doesnt match with my address. So i requested for self pick up and that can only be done on Monday 3/25. 

They only asked my passport, us-passport size photo x 2, birth cert (original & photocopy), COC (original & photocopy), I-134, and my fiance IRS Tax Transcript (Photocopy). i prepared a long list of document but they never ask any. below highlighted in green are the documents they asked
 
  ORIGINAL PHOTOCOPY PASSPORT ● ● PASSPORT - OLD WITH US B1/B2 VISA ● ● US SIZED PHOTO X 2 ●   PR CARD ● ● MALAYSIA IC CARD ● ● EMPLOYMENT CARD ● ● DS-160 x ● PAYMENT INVOICE x ● CHECKLIST SIGNED x ● BIRTH CERT ● ● BIRTH CERT TRANSLATION ● ● COC (SIN & MAL) ● ● I-134 ● ● EMPLOYMENT LETTER ● ● PAY STUB (FEB) x ● PAY STUB (FEB) x ● W-2 (2018 & 2017) ● ● TAX TRANSCRIPT (2017) ● ● MORTGAGE STATEMENT (2019) ● ● BANK STATEMENT (SAVINGS) x ● BANK STATEMENT (CHECKING) x ● LETTER OF INTENT - BENEFICIARY ● ● LETTER OF INTENT - PETITIONER ● ● P3 RECEIVE LETTER W CASE # ● ● BROCHURE:DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ● x I-797C (NOA1) ● ● I-797 (NOA2) ● ● I-129F (RECEIVED FROM P3) ● x I-129F (FIRST APPLICATION) ● x K1-FTP ● ● DS-3025 x ● AIR TICKET ● ● EXPEDIA ITINERARY x ● ENGAGEMENT RING/WEDDING BAND INVOICE ● ● EVIDENCE OF RELATIONSHIP ● x INCOME TAX (2016-2018) ● ● BANK STATEMENT (SAVINGS) x ●

nope. i am Malaysian not Singaporean. but i heard that only US Embassy in Philiphines need that? anyway i am not sure if i need that for my registration of marriage in US. i will still get one in Malaysia before i enter US.

my interview was done on 3/19 (tuesday), then the status changed to "issued" on yesterday 3/21. Supposed able to collect it on today but when i called to Aramex the staff told me mine is delivery not self pick up. and the address doesnt match with my address. So i requested for self pick up and that can only be done on Monday 3/25. 

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03/01/2019: Medical Examination at Fullerton on 3/1 10:00am
Let me share more about medical screening:
Before Medical Examination: I called to Fullerton to make appt in Jan and got the earliest slot on 2/8. But then my packet 3 wasn't arrive in time so i have to reschedule. Called to Fullerton again on 2/7 to reschedule and the next available slot is already after 1 month which is 3/7. I have tried my luck to call Fullerton to ask for any cancellation from others or earlier slots and they put me to 3/1. 
Advice: Once you confirmed your case is in between <at NVC> -- <In Transit>, you can start to call Fullerton as the next available slot could be after 3-4 weeks
 
03/01/2019: 09:15am
arrived at Fullerton (it is located at Ngee Ann Tower B. The elevator is near to "Sincere" watch shop), wrote my name on the list and waited with no next information. Lucky i have read through the forum before and understand the procedure.
Advice: Arrive as early as possible even before your appointment time. They based on first come first serve.
 
03/01/2019: 09:50am
Finally my name was called after 30-40mins. Front counter took away my passport, 4 copies of passport-size photos which we need to sign on the white background of all 4 photos (upper left or right corner on top of head), Fullerton registration form, and embassy letter with case number. 
*the staff was not able to find my appt details and asked if i have make appt and reply the email. i told them i did and i wasn't sure if they find it anyway they proceed. 
Advice: Remember to bcc your own email when you reply to the clinic for proof, and prepare photocopies for documents to reduce the time
 
03/01/2019: 10:00am
Returned my passport, gave me a queue no, and asked me to collect urine
Advice: Drink more water in the morning before you go
 
03/01/2019: 10:10am
Asked to enter room 06, the male nurse asked about my vaccination record. I bring along my yellow book and document from TTSH and even prepared photocopies for all my documents. The process was fast and they just collect blood since no vaccines needed. In short, applicants at my age (30-40yo) only need MMR 1 dose, Tdap, Influenza, and Varicella. Details regarding vaccinations please refer to my 1st post.
Advice: Get vaccines way earlier before screening date (i think one can start to get it after NOA2). And again prepare photocopies for documents is always good
 
03/01/2019: 10:35am
Entered another room, measured heaight and weight, took eyesight and eye-blindness test, and waited outside x-ray room
 
03/01/2019: 10:45am
Entered x-ray room, updated the staff about last menstrual cycle, signed on the paper to confirm not pregnant, changed my clothes and done x-ray
Advice: Try to wear top + pant, not one-piece dress. The x-ray clothes prepared by Fullerton is a short top only
 
03/01/2019: 10:50am
Informed front counter x-ray was done and asked to enter room 02 for regular health check. Doctor went through questions about health conditions, measured body temperature, blood pressure, and some regular body check up
 
03/01/2019: 10:55am
Informed front counter all done and waited for payment
 
03/01/2019: 11:10am
Payment done. I have to pay a total of SG$342.40 (Investigation SG$135, Medical Examination SG$150, X-ray SG$35, GST 7%). I was asked to wait for a while to get my x-ray CD on the spot too. The staff told me the delivery to US Embassy takes 10 working days. but based on my reading on forum, i will call to Fullerton again to make sure they have send out before my interview
 
*Questions related to DS3025: I have checked with the staff and they told me i have to email them to request for DS-3025. 
 
Overall experience was smooth (part of it cause i was well prepared and went through forum before). It took me 2 hours.
 
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