NVC - Transfer of case from Islamabad to Singapore

[monisriz 0]

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

[griffin 7]

.corrections are welcome.

I thought immigrants must be in the country of origin of the beneficiary... (excluding k1)but please double check as im not sure myself.

Edited August 13, 2010 by griffin