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Hello again! Just wanted to give a quick update — we submitted the I-130 petition (consular processing) on December 24. According to the USCIS site, it looks like we might still have around 10 months to go. I’m currently on my third visit with my husband and was wondering — is it too early to start getting things ready for the DS-260 and I-864? If it’s not too soon, what should I try to bring back with me from him? He’s not very tech-savvy, so it’ll be tough for him to prepare the paperwork without help. Plus, he’s self-employed, which might make things a little more complicated. I’ve collected more evidence of our marriage — like a shared bank statement, a joint credit card, and more recent photos — for the second part of the process. But I’m not sure what else I should be doing while we wait. Would love any advice you can give!

I LOVE THIS, it is full of information and this will definitely help me and partner navigate this journey!! Thank you so much once again❤️❤️

Hellooo @GingerZebra, CONGRATULTIONS!! I would love to know more if thats okay! The embassy did not reply to my email at all!

Thank you for the response. Actually the father wanted to include that in the letter and wnted to waive off child mantainance between us.

Hii!! It seems the legal cost to get full custody is way too expensive here and I recalled a few of you saying that we may need to get a permission letter from the ex partner to allow children to migrate. I wonder if the below is sufficient for NVC? AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS (For Use in the Republic of Singapore and the United States of America) I, [Ex-Husband's Full Name], holder of NRIC/Passport No. [XXXXXXXXX], of legal age, a citizen of [Country], and residing at [Full Address], do solemnly and voluntarily make this affidavit and declare as follows: 1. Acknowledgment of Joint Custody 1.1. I acknowledge that under the Guardianship of Infants Act (Cap. 122) and the Women’s Charter (Cap. 353) of the Republic of Singapore, joint custody of my minor child, [Child’s Full Name] (born on [Child’s Date of Birth], holder of Birth Certificate No. [XXXXXXXXX]), was granted to both myself and my ex-wife, [Your Full Name], pursuant to the custody order issued by the Family Justice Courts on [Court Order Date]. 1.2. I further acknowledge the provisions of Section 126(3) of the Women’s Charter, which requires the written consent of both parents or the court's approval for the relocation of a minor child outside Singapore. 1.3. In compliance with Section 126(3) of the Women’s Charter, I provide my unequivocal and irrevocable written consent for my ex-wife, [Your Full Name], to permanently relocate with our child to the United States of America. 2. Consent for Relocation and Travel 2.1. I expressly and irrevocably consent to my ex-wife relocating our child, [Child’s Full Name], permanently to the United States of America. 2.2. I further authorize her to: Make all necessary travel and immigration arrangements for our child, including securing a visa, permanent residency, or citizenship in the United States. Travel internationally with our child for any duration without requiring my further consent. 3. Authorization for Passport, Visa, and Immigration Applications 3.1. I grant my irrevocable consent for [Your Full Name] to apply for and obtain: A U.S. passport and visa for our child, as well as any other necessary travel documents. Renewal or replacement of our child’s Singaporean passport or any other relevant documents. 3.2. I confirm that my signature or presence shall no longer be required for any future applications relating to my child’s travel or relocation. 4. Delegation of Decision-Making Authority 4.1. While I retain my legal status as a joint custodian under the Guardianship of Infants Act, I voluntarily delegate full parental decision-making authority concerning our child to [Your Full Name]. 4.2. This delegation includes, but is not limited to, decisions related to: Education, schooling, and extracurricular activities. Healthcare and medical treatment. Residency, travel, and immigration matters. 4.3. I agree that [Your Full Name] shall act as the sole decision-maker in the best interests of our child without requiring my further consent. 5. Waiver of Custody Rights 5.1. I voluntarily waive my right to exercise joint custody in relation to the child, as previously conferred under the custody order issued on [Court Order Date]. 5.2. I agree that [Your Full Name] shall assume full care, control, and decision-making responsibilities for our child.

CONGRATS!

You can do this!!!❤️ I have only just received receipt of my i130, its gonna be a long wait for us to be reunited too!

I thank all of you for your valuable input for this topic!! I definitely learned alot😂, I don't think I would risk taking a "babymoon" to US then. Time to find out more about CRBA or the IR2!!

This also worries me, I'm wondering if its because of the "advance stage" of pregnancy or is it due to lacking of insurance in case something happens? At the same time, I also wonder about those who does babymoon😂

Hello @GingerZebra, I have reached out to SG embassy, and they did mentioned "should the USC parent not be around, he/she may authorized the non USC parent". But I will be walking in to the embassy sometimes next week to find out more!

Thank you so much for the clear explanation!!

Hello, Not at all!! Thank you, its a relief to read this! They have hardly any information on this in the US embassy in Sg

Due to personal reason, the usc is unable to be present in sg.

Hello @GingerZebra, thank you!! I was looking at the CRBA procedures and wondered if it is a must for the USC to be at the embassy here in SG for it to be completed? Did you do it immediately after the child birth please? And was there any issues trying to fly back with the baby to US? Or idk, maybe the passport issuance.

Thank you so much all for the constant support and answering!! Indeed it does sound cheaper and easier giving birth in SG. I was honestly debating to go there at 8 months pregnant as my husband said his insurance could cover the expenses but at the same time, I am pretty worried about being by myself at home.