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| Singapore |  Review on October 25, 2019: |
JSforever
Rating:  | Review Topic: General Review
I relied heavily on this website when I was preparing for my K1 Visa Interview, so it's only fair that I share my experience for those waiting anxiously.
Before I start, may I emphasize please schedule your medical appointments at Pivot Medical. Service is top notch, and they deliver the results to the embassy pretty fast and even kept you updated. Two thumbs up!
Vaccinations done on my own ahead of time on June 2019 @ TTSH Traveller's Clinic
*Doctor from Pivot "nagged" at me said I took unnecessary vaccinations from going to TTSH. Said I should've taken the shots at the clinic. But if you're thick skinned like me, just smile and say "Orh sorry"
Anwyway, moving on.. I received notification that my interview was scheduled on Aug after submitting packet 3 and making payment at Singpost.
Date: Wednesday Aug 28th 2019 @ 8:45am
I arrived at 8:30am, went through security and handed over my fitbit and my earphones. Walked through a long uphill slope and was whisked away to the room that had a lot of windows. THERE WAS SUCH A LONG QUEUE! Thankfully for K1 visa, you don't need to wait in line. There was a row of chairs lined up against the wall and I sat there after clarifying with reception lady. Waited for about 15mins and my name was called from Window 8.
A tall, bespectacled Asian man attended to me and he took all the necessary documents that I was instructed to bring. Clarified if I have already registered for courier or passport collection service. He also handed me the IMBRA Pamphlet again (this was included in Packet 3) and told me to read it. Then he told me to remain seated and someone will call my name.
I returned to my seat and waited a good 45mins before I was called to Window 4. A pleasant looking American man greeted me, made me raise my right hand to take the oath and began asking me a few questions
1. What is your fiance name?
2. What do you call him? (I replied Oppa, he's Korean-American lol)
3. So how did you meet "Obba"? (His pronunciation so cute lah)
4. How many times have you met him? When? Where?
5. What does "Obba" do for a living?
6. Can you summarise the IMBRA Pamphlet for me? (Which I did and he was impressed haha!)
7. What do you do if you find yourself in an abusive marriage when you are in US? Obvious answer: Call 911
Then he looked at the computer for a few seconds before making eye contact. The words I really all wanted to hear......
"Congratulations, I have no issue with your case and I will be approving your visa and it will be ready by next week!"
I was so happy I did a little wiggle. hahah. Turned behind and there were a few Filipino ladies waiting for their turn and we gave each other the thumbs up. Then it dawned on me the room is so small everyone probably heard my dating story based on the 7 points above. LOL. Anyway, I got good news so I didn't really care. I waved to them and said good luck before leaving.
5 days later I receved notification that my visa is ready for collection at the Aramex Chinatown. Zoomed there and tadaa!
Finally left Singapore on 25th Sep 2019. Been a month here and just married "Obba" last Saturday. On to the AOS next ~
I'm so glad I was kiasu by nature and prepared everything. hahah. Anyway, good luck to those waiting! =)
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