Yardies: No impediment certificate

[NatPatBen 3]

I just read the most recent reviews of the US Embassy in Kingston, and one person mentioned that it was okay that they didn't have the no impediment certificate.

In the packet 3, is it stated that you need to have this (expensive) certificate? I'd be happy to hear that it's optional.

If you do need it, did anyone get it from Montego Bay or Sav-la-mar, or did you have to go to Kingston?

[Gooden 0]

I just read the most recent reviews of the US Embassy in Kingston, and one person mentioned that it was okay that they didn't have the no impediment certificate.

In the packet 3, is it stated that you need to have this (expensive) certificate? I'd be happy to hear that it's optional.

If you do need it, did anyone get it from Montego Bay or Sav-la-mar, or did you have to go to Kingston?

We went to Sav the same place where you get birth certificates.

[sus 70]

Nat, think about it - I know it's expensive, but the embassy says they want it - Whether they ask for it or not, wouldn't you rather have it with you and be prepared, or take a chance, not get it, and get the one interviewer who will ask you for it, and not have it?

[NatPatBen 3]

I just read the most recent reviews of the US Embassy in Kingston, and one person mentioned that it was okay that they didn't have the no impediment certificate.

In the packet 3, is it stated that you need to have this (expensive) certificate? I'd be happy to hear that it's optional.

If you do need it, did anyone get it from Montego Bay or Sav-la-mar, or did you have to go to Kingston?

We went to Sav the same place where you get birth certificates.

I tried to tell him that he could've got the birth certificate from Sav, but he went through some people who got it from Kingston (took over a month). Where in Sav would you go?

[TRELAWNY PARISH 10]

Nat -- just gwaane ahead and get the non-impiedment certificate, better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it (so my granny would say). My husband got his in mobay at the RGD office and it didn't take a week.

[PortlandAngel 0]

The embassy did not send us any instrustions at all, in fact we never received packet 3. I found out from this site and the ladies on the yardie thread what we needed.

We didn't know we needed the form and by the time we found out we needed it and when to RGD to get it they told us it will take 7 days and we had our inteview in 5days. We didn't get it in time for the interview and thank God they didn't ask us for it. But its up to you if you wanna risk it..

[Ellsinlove 2]

I just read the most recent reviews of the US Embassy in Kingston, and one person mentioned that it was okay that they didn't have the no impediment certificate.

In the packet 3, is it stated that you need to have this (expensive) certificate? I'd be happy to hear that it's optional.

If you do need it, did anyone get it from Montego Bay or Sav-la-mar, or did you have to go to Kingston?

We went to Sav the same place where you get birth certificates.

I tried to tell him that he could've got the birth certificate from Sav, but he went through some people who got it from Kingston (took over a month). Where in Sav would you go?

We just did this in Sav when I was there this last month. It was $5500 JA for regular service which is supposed to have the form ready within 7-10 working days (possibly $8000 for expedited but don't think that's necessary). He has to bring his original birth certificate and picture ID (I think....they'll tell you for sure....memory already fuzzy). I believe getting copies of birth certificates were $750 JA each and you (or he) could do it all in one trip. Just show up and let the woman at the desk know what services you need. The Registrar's office is near the courthouse but it's hard to explain how to get there. Check out the web site since it at least has the street address.

http://www.rgd.gov.jm/?q=locations

7 ½ Lewis Street

Savnna-la- Mar

Westmoreland

TELEPHONE

Tel: 955-9265

Fax: 918-3522

EMAIL

rgdsavlamar@rgd.gov.jm

http://www.rgd.gov.jm/

Edited March 1, 2009 by Ellsinlove

[NatPatBen 3]

We just did this in Sav when I was there this last month. It was $5500 JA for regular service which is supposed to have the form ready within 7-10 working days (possibly $8000 for expedited but don't think that's necessary). He has to bring his original birth certificate and picture ID (I think....they'll tell you for sure....memory already fuzzy). I believe getting copies of birth certificates were $750 JA each and you (or he) could do it all in one trip. Just show up and let the woman at the desk know what services you need. The Registrar's office is near the courthouse but it's hard to explain how to get there. Check out the web site since it at least has the street address.

http://www.rgd.gov.jm/?q=locations

7 ½ Lewis Street

Savnna-la- Mar

Westmoreland

TELEPHONE

Tel: 955-9265

Fax: 918-3522

EMAIL

rgdsavlamar@rgd.gov.jm

http://www.rgd.gov.jm/

Thanks, Ells! I'd gone to that website a couple of days ago to look for their locations, but the map of the parishes didn't load. I emailed them (no response yet), but just figured something was wrong with the website.

But seeing your note made me realize that it must be working, so I tried from a different browser (I usually use Mozilla, but switched to Internet Explorer). Now I could see the map! Thanks for taking the extra step and providing me with this info. I'll call my SO about this now.

[SupportOAFJF 0]

Nat..if it's on the REQUIRED list..it must be available when requested...just do it.