Moving from Singapore to US

[veepaisal 2]

I've gotten my K1 visa approved and now I'm having a dilemma on how do I move my items to NY.

I deeply appreciate any recommendation of movers with reasonable prices. I don't have heavy stuff to move (no furnitures etc) mostly just personal effects (clothes and bags).

I don't think it's feasible for me to pay extra baggage fees since it's prob gonna cost me a bomb

[kitthekat 1,317]

when i was moving, i contacted some movers for quotes and found that the only real savings you'll see is if you're shipping a large amount, like a whole shipping container's worth of items, or by sharing a container with someone else.

excess baggage fees, purchased in advance, are the more economical way to transport your belongings, especially if your items are not large/bulky pieces of furniture. plus, they'll arrive when you arrive, and you won't have to collect them from the pick up location/warehouse (if you want movers to drop them off at your doorstep, that will cost more $$). most airlines, with the exception of united, offer 2 free checked luggage @ 50lbs each on USA-Asia flights, and vice versa. when i flew emirates, i paid SGD154 per extra checked luggage (i had 3 lol). some airlines charge more, some less, you can find the airline with the cheapest overall price, including the cost of your ticket lol.

[veepaisal 2]

when i was moving, i contacted some movers for quotes and found that the only real savings you'll see is if you're shipping a large amount, like a whole shipping container's worth of items, or by sharing a container with someone else.

excess baggage fees, purchased in advance, are the more economical way to transport your belongings, especially if your items are not large/bulky pieces of furniture. plus, they'll arrive when you arrive, and you won't have to collect them from the pick up location/warehouse (if you want movers to drop them off at your doorstep, that will cost more $$). most airlines, with the exception of united, offer 2 free checked luggage @ 50lbs each on USA-Asia flights, and vice versa. when i flew emirates, i paid SGD154 per extra checked luggage (i had 3 lol). some airlines charge more, some less, you can find the airline with the cheapest overall price, including the cost of your ticket lol.

Thanks Kitthekat, for sharing. I did some searching on the quotes from movers too and I too found that even by sea, it's gonna set me back at least SGD $250-380 for just 1 box of personal stuff, thats alot imo.

Unfortunately for me, the ticket has been booked so I guess I'll have to pay for additional checked luggage.

[SWAT 0]

How was the interview at U.S. Embassy in Singapore? Does anyone have any feedback on the interview process?

[kitthekat 1,317]

How was the interview at U.S. Embassy in Singapore? Does anyone have any feedback on the interview process?

http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/index.php?cnty=Singapore&cty=&dfilter=5

[veepaisal 2]

How was the interview at U.S. Embassy in Singapore? Does anyone have any feedback on the interview process?

Mine was quite straightforward, I had to wait a little because I was there about half an hour earlier than my appointment time.

The process was like this

- Arrive at doors of Embassy, had to queue up. Please do not bother bringing any electronical device (iPad, tablets, etc) because you will not be permitted to bring it in.

- Walk through first security gate, leave your bags checked in at the security desk but bring along your wallet (they advised me to) and your documents.

- Walk into the Embassy, inform the security guard that you're here for your K-1 Visa interview. Head straight to the first room on the left.

- Waited for about 30-40 minutes cos I was early. When your appointment time is up, your queue number will be called. I met the Asian officer and was asked a couple of standard questions then wait for another 10 minutes or so for the second interview.

In total, I had spent about a little over an hour cos there was another lady+daughter ahead of me speaking to the officer for my second interview.

HTH and good luck!

[SWAT 0]

Mine was quite straightforward, I had to wait a little because I was there about half an hour earlier than my appointment time.

The process was like this

- Arrive at doors of Embassy, had to queue up. Please do not bother bringing any electronical device (iPad, tablets, etc) because you will not be permitted to bring it in.

- Walk through first security gate, leave your bags checked in at the security desk but bring along your wallet (they advised me to) and your documents.

- Walk into the Embassy, inform the security guard that you're here for your K-1 Visa interview. Head straight to the first room on the left.

- Waited for about 30-40 minutes cos I was early. When your appointment time is up, your queue number will be called. I met the Asian officer and was asked a couple of standard questions then wait for another 10 minutes or so for the second interview.

In total, I had spent about a little over an hour cos there was another lady+daughter ahead of me speaking to the officer for my second interview.

HTH and good luck!

Thanks much for the details. I will be going through Consular Processing in family based category. I guess that would differ from K-1 immigration process and the questions might differ as well. Appreciate your response.