monisriz

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3190.html

This should answer alot of your queries. There is tons of information all over the forums regarding this - use "search" feature.

Hello everyone!

We are in the process of F-4 (Sibling of USC). Our IV fees have been paid. Petitioner (my uncle) has sent out I-864. We are at the moment waiting for the Police Certificates from local authorities before we send DS-230 for each of the family members. We will be in a position to send our DS-230 in next week or so. As can be seen from the subject our case number prefix is ISL (Islamabad).

Now the situation gets a little tricky here. One of the derivative beneficiaries (my brother) is currently residing and working in Singapore on a legal work permit. He went there as an undergrad student and after completing education has gotten a job there and work permit.

It will be a quite difficult for my brother to travel to Pakistan for the interview/medical because he has just started working. Also, if the CO after the interview retains the passport while they conduct AP, my brother will not be able to travel back to SG.

1. YES/NO?

We are wondering if it is possible to have only HIS case transferred to SG so that he can take his interview in SG instead of Islamabad (Pakistan)? Rest of us will take our interview in ISL.

2. BY WHOM?

If yes, should he or my mother (Applicant/Main Beneficiary) request the transfer?

3. WHEN?

Should this request by him or our mother be sent prior to sending our DS-230 or first we send DS-230 and once case is completed we request NVC to schedule ONLY his interview in SG?

4. Case Number?

I suppose my brother will get a new case number (with Singapore prefix) and rest of the family will retain the original case number i.e. ISL##########. Is that correct?

Sorry for this long and winding post. I hope I was able to explain the situation clearly. I tried looking through NVC's website but couldn't find anything to be of much help. Looking forward for some helpful advice (as always) from great members here!

Thanks & Regards,

MR

Hi, can anyone tell me if this situation qualify under the Child Status Protection Act?

I am a naturalized United States citizen and after becoming a citizen I filed I-130 (U.S Citizen filing for brother or sister) back in December 2003 to bring my Sister, her husband and two kids. One kid is 22 years old now and unmarried but at the time of the filing he was only 16 years old. Will he qualify under the Child Status Protection Act?

CSPA age calculation involves a few more details about the case than the information you provided. Give the following details for anyone to calculate your nephew's CSPA age:

1. Exact Priority Date (Usually mentioned on NOA1)

2. Date of Approval (Mentioned on NOA2)

3. Your nephew's date of birth

Moreover, eligibility for protection under CSPA depends on some additional requirements besides the CSPA age. Use the forum search function or read the 'pinned' thread about CSPA. Even googling "CSPA" would provide several links on the first page.

Thanks & Regards,

Monis