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    receive the green card after arrival, share your OS155A status

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    April 19, 2023 - We received your USCIS Immigrant fee payment for your Permanent Resident Card related to your immigrant visa.

     

    May 6, 2023 - entered US via JFK

     

    June 3, 2023 - We are producing your new card for your Form OS155A, Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration.

     

    June 7, 2023 - We mailed your new card your Form OS155A, Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration, directly to the address you gave us.

     

    June 10, 2023 - card received

    Physician Medical Exam in Singapore cant be reached

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    On 5/17/2023 at 1:05 PM, SGtoMurica said:

    Update: Apparently my case went into full on administrative processing, so even if my medical report had gone through smoothly, my case would still not be able to proceed.

     

    Nothing else I can do at this point, but to return to USA and plan a return another day when my AP is finally done. Not sure about the reason for AP. I am not of Middle Eastern nor Muslim background. But my spouse and I did visit Cuba a few times for all-inclusive vacation, so we can't help but wonder if this is the cause of AP. 

     

    Will continue to share updates in our case.

    I'm so sorry to hear that! Travelling back and forth for a visa is insane.

     

    Memorial day weekend is coming up. Hopefully you'll get good news from SG consulate before then to take advantage of the long weekend...

    Physician Medical Exam in Singapore cant be reached

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    52 minutes ago, SGtoMurica said:

    Can you share what was the cause of your 221G? Did they keep your passport at the interview, or did you send it in with the additional document?

     

    In my case, my medicals were missing due to a technical glitch in their system. Did you check your CEAC status online or did you just keep checking USTravelDocs? 

    For family based green card, it requires the petitioner to show that they have sufficient income to support the applicant. The 221G I received was a request for the latest 2022 tax transcript or tax return + W2. At the time, my husband hadn't filed 2022 taxes yet as the consular interview was before the tax filing deadline. We quickly filed taxes on the same day of the interview and then submitted the requested documents to the consulate via CEAC.

     

    At the time of the interview they asked if I wanted to keep my passport due to 221G. I told them to keep it as I thought the process might be even longer if I had to re-submit my passport. Thankfully my 221G cleared in about 2 business days and I got my passport with visa shortly after.

     

    For checking on visa status, you can check both CEAC and USTravelDocs.

     

    Good luck! I hope things go as planned for you

    Physician Medical Exam in Singapore cant be reached

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    45 minutes ago, SGtoMurica said:

    Huge Congrats!! Do you recall what time your status on USTravelDocs changed to "Passport has been received from the consular section, and is currently being processed for delivery"? 

     

    2 business days is all we can afford because our interview is on Wednesday morning, and we fly out Sunday. So hopefully the officers processing our case will understand our situation. Thankfully it seems like for most people it is roughly the next business day whereby they can collect their passport from Aramex at People's Park.

    Thank you! I hope things will go well for you. Honestly, 2 business days is a little tight... it's a gamble as you never know if the embassy has any backlogs to clear.

     

    I remember getting the status update on  ustravel docs after I left my office around 6pm. I was checking it every couple of hours. Which led me to believe that the embassy probably sends the passport for visa printing at the end of the day as a batch.

     

    You can also track your case here https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx

     

    When your visa is printed, the status will show as "Issued"

     

    37 minutes ago, SGtoMurica said:

     

    Thank you both for confirming that. So maybe that's the reason why the Singapore Consulate told me that they can only confirm my appointment after they have received the Medical Examination. 

     

    Are you able to share some of the interview questions? I am EB2, so I expect that they will be asking me about my employment history and qualifications etc. but not sure what else they would ask. 

     

    Did they ask your spouse any questions? My spouse is a bit nervous and wants to prepare for the interview.

    The interview was very informal for me. Kinda like catching up with a friend. In the room, there were 8 counters and I think family based visas were served by counters 7 and 8. We were able to sit and wait instead of being in a queue. When the officer was ready, they will call out your name. My spouse wasn't required to be there. The questions were simple, asking about when and how we met, what were our jobs, where and when did we get married, if we have kids, what I'd want to do in the US, where I'd live.

     

    Counters 1-6 were for travel/business/student visas from what I observed. They had to queue up, go to counter 1, then counter 2, before getting interviewed at counter 3-6. I dont know what they asked for at counters 1 and 2, but I imagine they were checking documents.

     

    It was a little strange during the interview to be spilling personal details or plans with so many strangers behind you. There's a glass barrier between you and the officer, so people were speaking loud enough for the officer to hear. It was also loud enough for me to hear all about some of the applicant's travel plans, visa type, family details.

     

    I think if you're honest and concise, you'll both will be fine. Arrive early as there is a initial check outside the embassy regarding your interview appointment. And you'll also have to go through security where they took my phone, portable charger, and earphones.

    Physician Medical Exam in Singapore cant be reached

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    5 hours ago, SGtoMurica said:

    @Jin Lee Sin @FJT @MJ21 Did you receive this letter/notification from the Singapore Consulate informing you what to bring? If yes, how many days in advance of your interview did you receive it? Is it only distributed after the medical exam is received by the Singapore Consulate?

     

    I received this from a friend who went for their interview last year. They told that they received this one day before their interview, so was panicking to gather the documents. 

     

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    Yes! I got that 1 day before the interview too. But I've got those docs prepare already in advance. There wasn't anything additional that wasn't mentioned here https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Supplements/Supplements_by_Post/SGP-Singapore.html

     

    Before the actual interview, they asked for the original docs in the exact order specified in the email. After they collected the docs, they asked me to wait at the waiting area for my name to be called for the interview.

    Physician Medical Exam in Singapore cant be reached

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    On 4/14/2023 at 2:14 PM, Jin Lee Sin said:

    Finished my interview on 11 April and received my passport at Aramex changi in next day. Within 2 days.

    Also IR1 here and had my interview in 11 April in the morning! Unfortunately I was 221G-ed and they requested an additional document. We submitted it the next day (Wed) and then some back and forth clarifications over email up till Thurs. They told me they will not inform me if I am approved.

     

    If I'm approved, the courier service will email me for passport pick up.

     

    I was checking the UStraveldocs portal track my passport function multiple times a day and the status was just updated to Passport has been received from the consular section, and is currently being processed for delivery

     

    I guess I'm approved today? Fingers crossed. Will update again when passport is available for pickup. @SGtoMurica

    Physician Medical Exam in Singapore cant be reached

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    5 hours ago, SGtoMurica said:

    Thanks very much. Was the varicella zoster blood test ordered because you didn't have proof of immunity/vaccine? 

     

    Otherwise, I think the exam for most people should be cheaper at $463 ($330 medical exam, $116 chest x-ray, and $17 syphilis).

     

    When the IMC doctor said that they sent your results to the Consulate on March 23, does that mean that the Consulate already has the results on March 23, or it still takes 5 calendar days (March 28)?

     

    Sorry for asking so many questions. It determines if I have to cancel 1 or 2 weeks of appointments to fly back to SG for this. Thank you.

    Yes I wasn't able to prove I had immunity and the dr decided to order the blood test.

     

    I dont know if when the consulate receives it after Dr sends the results over. I imagine it was instantaneous since it was e-filling. When he was asking me a bunch of medical history questions, it was on a web platform so I imagine the Dr just had to submit through there. I suppose you can email the consulate for more concrete details

    Physician Medical Exam in Singapore cant be reached

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    On 4/2/2023 at 12:32 PM, SGtoMurica said:

    Thank you. Did the doctor mention how long it takes for the Consulate to receive the medical exam after they send it? 

    sorry - no idea.

    On 4/2/2023 at 1:05 PM, SGtoMurica said:

    Do you know which 2 blood tests were ordered? Quantiferon Gold for TB? Syphilis? Gonorrhea? 

    Syphillis S$17 and Varicella Zoster (Chickenpox immunity) S$75 - both prices are before GST

    Physician Medical Exam in Singapore cant be reached

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    9 hours ago, ujongjoe said:

    Wow, that is pricey! Did they charge extra for being a new patient? I recall IMC charged me extra on my first visit (many years ago).
     

    Assume the Tdap vaccine could also be done outside for cheaper too!

    I dont think they charged me extra as a first time patient. At least I hope not

     

    Yeah I imagine tdap could be cheaper outside. I would have done it elsewhere if I knew it was so expensive. The doctor showed me the vaccination requirements chart. If I recall, if you've not had tdap in the last 10 years, you'll need one.

    Physician Medical Exam in Singapore cant be reached

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    On 3/17/2023 at 4:37 AM, MJ21 said:

    Hi there! How did your interview go? Did they receive your medical exam on time? One question on the exam - do they check for Covid vaccinations or does the embassy check that rather than the doctors medical exam. My baby is just getting his first dose today, but apparently needs two doses.

    Just done with my medical. The doctor checked for the covid vaccinations.

     

    The doctor will determine if you or your baby require any vaccinations. After the medical exam with the doctor, you will get the vaccinations by a nurse.

     

    If you want to save money, get a flu vaccine elsewhere before the appointment and bring along the vaccine certificate. I recently got a free flu vaccine via my company's health plan. The doctor would have ordered for a flu vaccine if I haven't had one in the past 6 months.

     

    In total I paid S$ 702 at IMC Camden.

     

    Prices excluding GST in SGD

    $330 ‐ medical exam

    $116 - chest x-ray

    $75 + $17 - 2 blood tests

    $112 - TDap vaccine booster

    Physician Medical Exam in Singapore cant be reached

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    14 hours ago, MJ21 said:

    I got the IL too. Fwiw, I am pretty certain the letters come out on the 7th business day of each month for appointments the following month, at least in the embassy in SG. For those who are still waiting, the embassy in SG is probably the fastest moving in the world, so don’t be disheartened, the letter and appointment is imminent.

    When is your interview scheduled for?

    Physician Medical Exam in Singapore cant be reached

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    9 hours ago, bellez214 said:

    I think this would be the best decision they ever made. Mom has already an interview date before we find out the liquidation of the old clinic. While waiting for this panel clinic setting up their system, rescheduling is a big thing with trying to minimize applicant to get interviewed at the same time. If they reschedule my mom it could be hard to get a spot.

    You got a point but I'd hate to sit around not knowing when the consulate will approve the case after completing the medical. I hope that I get approval at the interview so that I can finally plan my life...

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    1 hour ago, bellez214 said:

    That would be the plan. 

    They know that NVC scheduled my mom for interview. I just had to confirm with them if that still valid without medical being done. And they said the interview is not rescheduled.

    I guess they could still interview your mom and then place the case on 221(g) until the medical exam is completed and reviewed by consular officer for the final approval decision.

     

    I hope that won't be the case for any of us...

    Physician Medical Exam in Singapore cant be reached

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    2 hours ago, SGtoMurica said:

    Is it the Singapore Consulate or NVC that schedules interview? 
     

    I’m confused as I reached out to SG Consulate to inquire about my interview and they said that NVC schedules that. However we know that it is SG consulate who tells NVC when to schedule interview. Seems a bit of a round about. 

    NVC schedules the interview based on the available dates that SG consulate reports to NVC. From what I read, NVC will assign interview based on first come first serve. But no idea if there is any logic in prioritising family based vs employment based.

     

    You've been DQ-ed for quite some time right? I'm surprised you haven't been assigned an interview date yet. Maybe there's a backlog of employment based cases

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