Experience DCF I-130 for IR1 in Singapore

[uncle_chai 3]

@chloet Without meeting EC conditions (https://sg.usembassy.gov/filing-of-certain-i-130-and-i-360-petitions-in-singapore/), you would need to file the petition through the lockbox

Edited September 17, 2021 by uncle_chai
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[chloet 0]

20 minutes ago, uncle_chai said:

@chloet Without meeting EC conditions (https://sg.usembassy.gov/filing-of-certain-i-130-and-i-360-petitions-in-singapore/), you would need to file the petition through the lockbox

"Effective immediately, the Immigrant Visa unit in Singapore will accept the filing of Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative filed on behalf of the spouse, unmarried child, or parent of a U.S. citizen on an exceptional basis from U.S. citizens who are resident in Singapore. To demonstrate residency, the U.S. citizen petitioner must be able to furnish documents demonstrating permanent residency in Singapore, such as an Employment Pass, Dependent Pass, Work Permit or evidence of other forms of long-term status in Singapore."

 

 

My husband is actually planning to apply for jobs here in Singapore upon graduation from his MBA course one year from now. Is that grounds for us to apply here in Singapore using DCF? 

[uncle_chai 3]

10 minutes ago, chloet said:

"Effective immediately, the Immigrant Visa unit in Singapore will accept the filing of Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative filed on behalf of the spouse, unmarried child, or parent of a U.S. citizen on an exceptional basis from U.S. citizens who are resident in Singapore. To demonstrate residency, the U.S. citizen petitioner must be able to furnish documents demonstrating permanent residency in Singapore, such as an Employment Pass, Dependent Pass, Work Permit or evidence of other forms of long-term status in Singapore."

 

 

My husband is actually planning to apply for jobs here in Singapore upon graduation from his MBA course one year from now. Is that grounds for us to apply here in Singapore using DCF? 

Not necessarily. He would need to be able to show he's a long term resident in SG as outlined above. But, once resident in Singapore he would also need to meet one of the EC requirements while here to file the I-130 (such as short job relocation notice/offer).

 

So for example, he graduates from his MBA and gets a job in Singapore, staying here on an EP. Then, he gets a short relocation notice to move back to the US for work. That would be grounds for him to request for permission to petition the I-130 at the Embassy under EC. But, as I've read around the forums, accepting the exceptional filing is at the discretion of the Embassy. If not, you'd have to do the regular lockbox filing which typically takes 1-2 years.

 

Hope this helps clarify?

 

I also found these resources helpful:

1. USCIS EC Conditions: https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-6-part-b-chapter-3

2. General info on DCF: https://www.boundless.com/immigration-resources/direct-consular-filing/

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17 hours ago, analitikas said:

Which embassy are you contacting? They just asked me for additional information that I missed out in the email. I read a lot of online posts during the process and it looked like every country does things differently. 

We're in Poland. I've been reading so much on the forums too, it really seems like the best way to be prepared! 

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23 hours ago, chloet said:

So, if my husband and I are planning to stay in Singapore for the next two years (at least)

That's plenty of time for the regular I-130 processing time. I recommend online filing of the I-130 (with I-130A supplement uploaded): https://www.uscis.gov/i-130

[uncle_chai 3]

Hi @Annemieke we are now in your situation and have benefitted significantly from your insights. Would you mind if I DM? 

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