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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.

Hello and happy thanksgiving all!! We have managed to get married and I have returned home to do the consular process. After returning home, I realised that I got pregnant. I understand it isnt possible to expedite but my husband is looking to a possibility of me giving birth in the US. I am on Esta, and I doubt that I can get a B2 to visit US for 5 months and my job could only allow me to go on leave for 5 months. Im at a loss on what to do.

Im sorry, but what do you mean by having an issue? I understood that the usc have to file a petition before he turns 18 to lock the age right?

Indeed yes.

Thank you, I do actually have a lawyer in Singapore. However, the situation is that, I don't know where he is and the lawyer has adviced that even if the judge grants me sole custody by default, this particular letter may not be possible as he just has been long gone. So in this case, I may only have the sole custody decree and possibly the relocation order(low chances of this getting approved). But please correct me if I'm wrong. I will ask my partner to apply I130 for my son before he turns 18 right? Subjected to the approval, we can slow walk or rather put the process on hold till hes 21 years old and then apply for the visa? Will the CSPA apply still?

Yes the marriage will take place before he turns 18. Will they ask for this letter that mention my ex husband allows my son to immigrate or sole custody is sufficient? Yes this is right. Simply to file before he turns 18, to lock the child age. Im just curious if having sole custody is enough.

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Hi, Not at all, we will be going for CR1, forgive me if my terms are wrong. At 21, he will be able to make his own decision, no longer restricted by the custody. I am just concerned if the paperwork of having sole custody is enough to file a i130 for my son before he turns 18.

Hi there, I am from Singapore. Getting married to USC next Oct and will start my process of the I130. Following that, my spouse USC will be starting the process for my son before he turns 18. At the moment, care and control is to me while me and ex husband share custody of my son. Does going to the lawyer and changing the shared custody to sole custody suffice in this application? Will this document be enough to support moving my son to US? As my lawyer advice that, since my ex husband has been uncontactable, it may be hard to even obtain his signature for relocation variation. In any case, the plan is for my son to move to US after he is 21 years old. And I would like to be able to file the petition before he turns 18. Thank you.

This will be via the asknvc yes?

Hi Hi again! How do we slow walk the NVC part please? I scoured VJ's forum but am not too sure which is the right way.

Understood! The USC is self employed and I will check along with him, hopefully we are able to do all of that from long distance. Thank you so much for reassuring, the immigration law isn't easy!