There is a specific question on the I-130 form that must be filled, question 62 ( page #8 ) asks about the consulate/country where the beneficiary will be interviewed at, if it is completed, the USCIS holds the approved i-130. I believe that you have no choice but to fill the form, it sucks but that's the existing process, I'm not sure if anyone had any success with this without filing the i-824.