What information is needed by Jamaican Embassy?

[mandyt 0]

Hey guys,

I have some questions here. What exactly should an applicant bring to the Kingston Embassy at the time of their interview? I already know about the Medical and the pictures. I do not have a date set as yet but I want to be forewarned.

I am in the CR2 Category (Immediate Relative but not spouse).

Please assist thank you.

[SHELLY-T 1]

Got this from the embassy' website so this should answer your question

6/16/2010

Immigrant Visa Checklist

Consular Section, U.S. Embassy Kingston

___ Medical Exam: Please schedule your medical exam no later than 3 weeks prior to your appointment time to ensure the exam results reach the Embassy before your interview. If you do not have your medical exam report 3 days before your interview, please re-schedule the interview. We hold special slots available for re-scheduling due to delayed medical reports. To reschedule your interview send an email to kingstonivinfo@state.gov stating:

Subject Line: RESCHEDULE, Applicant case number (starts with KNG), Applicant Last Name, Applicant First Name.

EXAMPLE: RESCHEDULE, KNG 2004687985, Manley, Norman

List all applicable case numbers, a phone number where we can reach you, where and when you had your medical exam done, and when they told you it will be ready for pickup, or if the medical facility will send it directly to the Embassy. We will respond with the earliest appropriate date.

A medical exam is valid for one year from date of completion if there are no health-related ineligibilities identified. A valid medical exam is required to enter the US on an immigrant visa.

Date of Medical Exam: ______ Expiration Date (one year later): _______

___ Police Certificate: for each applicant aged 16 years or over. You must get a police certificate from your country of nationality, from each country in which you have lived for 1 year or more since your 16th birthday and from any country where you currently reside. Police certificates are valid for one (1) year from the date they were issued. We cannot issue a visa without a current, valid police certificate. Applicants who submitted a police certificate more than six months before their scheduled interview should bring a new, signed police certificate to the interview.

Police Certificate Date: ______ Expiration (one year later): _________

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Effective immediately, the US Embassy in Kingston has advised that it will not accept for immigrant visa processing Jamaica Police Certificates that are dated prior to June 14, 2010. Certificates must be dated June 14, 2010 or later. Applicants who have already acquired police certificates that are dated before June 14, 2010, are required to obtain new ones.

___ Birth Certificate: for each applicant and the petitioner (the petitioner is the person who filed for you). You must have a certified original birth certificate for each applicant. If your petitioner is your child, your brother or sister, you will also need a certified original birth certificate for them. For persons born in Jamaica, all birth certificates must be the new style issued by the Registrar General’s Department on blue security paper. Handwritten documents or copies will not be accepted.

____ Passports: for each applicant (valid for at least six months). Please bring your current passport, as well as all old passports containing a U.S. visa, even if that visa is expired.

Passport Expiration Date (at least six months from data of visa issuance): _______

____ Affidavit of Support (Form I-864): for each applicant from the petitioner. Affidavits of support must be original documents with original signatures; photocopies are acceptable only for derivatives. All sponsors must also provide their most recent U.S. tax return (Form 1040), and the most recent W2 wage statement if the return is a joint return. If you are submitting documents from a “Joint Sponsor”, you will also need to provide a photocopy of the biographic page of Joint Sponsor’s passport, certificate of naturalization or both sides of their Alien Registration (Green) Card. Your sponsor(s) may have submitted these documents to the National Visa Center prior to your interview. We suggest that you bring them to the interview too in case any documents are missing in-order to avoid delays. All forms and instructions are found at www.uscis.gov. If there is any doubt that the petitioner financially qualifies according to poverty guidelines (published on form I864P) to sponsor all applicants, bring a Joint Sponsor Form I864 with the Joint Sponsor’s original signature and all supporting documentation to the interview.

____ Eight color photographs: of each applicant. Photographs should be for each person showing a full frontal view. See the attached form “Immigrant Visa Color Photograph Specifications” for more information. 4 photographs will be submitted with the medical examination, and the other 4 should be brought to the Embassy.

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____ Relationship Evidence: For a case based on a spousal relationship (IR1, CR1, F32, F42, and F21 immigrant visa categories),evidence can include the following: Documentation of a having a biological child together (see below); evidence of visits including copies of passport stamps; evidence of having been domiciled together; photos together over different time periods; money transfer receipts; or other evidence. It is often best for the spouse to appear for the initial interview together with the applicant.

____ Relationship Evidence: Biological Parent-Child (IR2, CR2, F31, F33, F11, F12, F43, F22, F23, and F24 immigrant visa categories). A US birth certificate or original birth certificate issued elsewhere listing both parents. Late registration of either parent’s name, or unsupported name changes may require additional evidence. Any change of surname for parent or child should be supported with appropriate marriage certificate, divorce decree, or deed poll.

____ Marriage Certificates and Divorce Decrees: Original certified marriage certificates for all applicants and the petitioner, if they are or have been married. If married in Jamaica, this copy must be the new style issued by the Registrar General’s Department on blue security paper. Handwritten documents or copies will not be accepted.

____ Military Records: If you have served in the military, you must submit a military record for your complete years of service. This record must also show any convictions of crimes before any military tribunals.

___ Certificate(s) of No-Impediment to Marriage: If you have any Jamaican-resident children who will accompany you and who are aged 18 or older, each such child must present a Certificate of No-Impediment to Marriage issued by the Registrar General’s Department on security paper. In addition, if you are a Jamaican resident and are seeking a visa in a category that requires you to be unmarried (IR2, IR3, IR4, F11, F22, or F24) and you are aged 18 or older, you can present a Certificate of No-Impediment to Marriage issued by the Registrar General’s Department on security paper.

___ Money: The required fees are US$355 for the application fee and US$45 for the security surcharge for each applicant. If your relative in the U.S. has already paid either fee to the National Visa Center, you do not need to pay again. If the fees have not been paid, you may pay them at the Consular Section cashier in either Jamaican or U.S. dollars, but not a combination of both. Please have exact change. Also bring sufficient funds to pay for courier-service delivery

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of your immigrant visa. The current rate is US$8.50, payable only in Jamaican dollars. There is a DHL service counter in the Visa Unit service area.

On the Day of Your Interview: Arrive no earlier than fifteen (15) minutes before your scheduled interview. We share your goal of processing your application as efficiently as possible. A fully-prepared case with all needed documents moves through the Immigrant Visa process the most quickly. On the day of the interview, you can expect the following steps, which can take as long as several hours including waiting time:

A. Security screening to enter the Embassy

B. Fingerprinting and pre-screening (includes document collection, verification of fee payment, data-entry, and information gathering)

C. Interview (including fingerprint verification)

D. Notification of your next step to complete your case (need for additional information, documents, etc)

OR

E. Arrange for your Immigrant Visa to be delivered by DHL

If it is determined that an Immigrant Visa can be issued, it can take up to several weeks or more for processing and delivery of the immigrant visa package. DO NOT MAKE AIRLINE RESERVATIONS UNTIL YOU HAVE YOUR IMMIGRANT VISA IN HAND.

Once you receive your immigrant visa package, DO NOT OPEN THE PACKAGE. Please examine the visa printed in your passport to make sure all information on it is accurate. If it is not, you may return to the Embassy for appropriate corrections.

You must hand-carry your immigrant visa package to the United States. Immigration officials will examine the documents contained in the package upon your arrival in the United States. DO NOT PUT YOUR VISA PACKAGE INTO YOUR CHECKED BAGGAGE.

Your visa will expire after six months. You must enter the United States with your immigrant visa within six months from the date of issuance of the visa.

[mandyt 0]

Got this from the embassy' website so this should answer your question

6/16/2010

Immigrant Visa Checklist

Consular Section, U.S. Embassy Kingston

___ Medical Exam: Please schedule your medical exam no later than 3 weeks prior to your appointment time to ensure the exam results reach the Embassy before your interview. If you do not have your medical exam report 3 days before your interview, please re-schedule the interview. We hold special slots available for re-scheduling due to delayed medical reports. To reschedule your interview send an email to kingstonivinfo@state.gov stating:

Subject Line: RESCHEDULE, Applicant case number (starts with KNG), Applicant Last Name, Applicant First Name.

EXAMPLE: RESCHEDULE, KNG 2004687985, Manley, Norman

List all applicable case numbers, a phone number where we can reach you, where and when you had your medical exam done, and when they told you it will be ready for pickup, or if the medical facility will send it directly to the Embassy. We will respond with the earliest appropriate date.

A medical exam is valid for one year from date of completion if there are no health-related ineligibilities identified. A valid medical exam is required to enter the US on an immigrant visa.

Date of Medical Exam: ______ Expiration Date (one year later): _______

___ Police Certificate: for each applicant aged 16 years or over. You must get a police certificate from your country of nationality, from each country in which you have lived for 1 year or more since your 16th birthday and from any country where you currently reside. Police certificates are valid for one (1) year from the date they were issued. We cannot issue a visa without a current, valid police certificate. Applicants who submitted a police certificate more than six months before their scheduled interview should bring a new, signed police certificate to the interview.

Police Certificate Date: ______ Expiration (one year later): _________

6/16/2010

Effective immediately, the US Embassy in Kingston has advised that it will not accept for immigrant visa processing Jamaica Police Certificates that are dated prior to June 14, 2010. Certificates must be dated June 14, 2010 or later. Applicants who have already acquired police certificates that are dated before June 14, 2010, are required to obtain new ones.

___ Birth Certificate: for each applicant and the petitioner (the petitioner is the person who filed for you). You must have a certified original birth certificate for each applicant. If your petitioner is your child, your brother or sister, you will also need a certified original birth certificate for them. For persons born in Jamaica, all birth certificates must be the new style issued by the Registrar General’s Department on blue security paper. Handwritten documents or copies will not be accepted.

____ Passports: for each applicant (valid for at least six months). Please bring your current passport, as well as all old passports containing a U.S. visa, even if that visa is expired.

Passport Expiration Date (at least six months from data of visa issuance): _______

____ Affidavit of Support (Form I-864): for each applicant from the petitioner. Affidavits of support must be original documents with original signatures; photocopies are acceptable only for derivatives. All sponsors must also provide their most recent U.S. tax return (Form 1040), and the most recent W2 wage statement if the return is a joint return. If you are submitting documents from a “Joint Sponsor”, you will also need to provide a photocopy of the biographic page of Joint Sponsor’s passport, certificate of naturalization or both sides of their Alien Registration (Green) Card. Your sponsor(s) may have submitted these documents to the National Visa Center prior to your interview. We suggest that you bring them to the interview too in case any documents are missing in-order to avoid delays. All forms and instructions are found at www.uscis.gov. If there is any doubt that the petitioner financially qualifies according to poverty guidelines (published on form I864P) to sponsor all applicants, bring a Joint Sponsor Form I864 with the Joint Sponsor’s original signature and all supporting documentation to the interview.

____ Eight color photographs: of each applicant. Photographs should be for each person showing a full frontal view. See the attached form “Immigrant Visa Color Photograph Specifications” for more information. 4 photographs will be submitted with the medical examination, and the other 4 should be brought to the Embassy.

6/16/2010

____ Relationship Evidence: For a case based on a spousal relationship (IR1, CR1, F32, F42, and F21 immigrant visa categories),evidence can include the following: Documentation of a having a biological child together (see below); evidence of visits including copies of passport stamps; evidence of having been domiciled together; photos together over different time periods; money transfer receipts; or other evidence. It is often best for the spouse to appear for the initial interview together with the applicant.

____ Relationship Evidence: Biological Parent-Child (IR2, CR2, F31, F33, F11, F12, F43, F22, F23, and F24 immigrant visa categories). A US birth certificate or original birth certificate issued elsewhere listing both parents. Late registration of either parent’s name, or unsupported name changes may require additional evidence. Any change of surname for parent or child should be supported with appropriate marriage certificate, divorce decree, or deed poll.

____ Marriage Certificates and Divorce Decrees: Original certified marriage certificates for all applicants and the petitioner, if they are or have been married. If married in Jamaica, this copy must be the new style issued by the Registrar General’s Department on blue security paper. Handwritten documents or copies will not be accepted.

____ Military Records: If you have served in the military, you must submit a military record for your complete years of service. This record must also show any convictions of crimes before any military tribunals.

___ Certificate(s) of No-Impediment to Marriage: If you have any Jamaican-resident children who will accompany you and who are aged 18 or older, each such child must present a Certificate of No-Impediment to Marriage issued by the Registrar General’s Department on security paper. In addition, if you are a Jamaican resident and are seeking a visa in a category that requires you to be unmarried (IR2, IR3, IR4, F11, F22, or F24) and you are aged 18 or older, you can present a Certificate of No-Impediment to Marriage issued by the Registrar General’s Department on security paper.

___ Money: The required fees are US$355 for the application fee and US$45 for the security surcharge for each applicant. If your relative in the U.S. has already paid either fee to the National Visa Center, you do not need to pay again. If the fees have not been paid, you may pay them at the Consular Section cashier in either Jamaican or U.S. dollars, but not a combination of both. Please have exact change. Also bring sufficient funds to pay for courier-service delivery

6/16/2010

of your immigrant visa. The current rate is US$8.50, payable only in Jamaican dollars. There is a DHL service counter in the Visa Unit service area.

On the Day of Your Interview: Arrive no earlier than fifteen (15) minutes before your scheduled interview. We share your goal of processing your application as efficiently as possible. A fully-prepared case with all needed documents moves through the Immigrant Visa process the most quickly. On the day of the interview, you can expect the following steps, which can take as long as several hours including waiting time:

A. Security screening to enter the Embassy

B. Fingerprinting and pre-screening (includes document collection, verification of fee payment, data-entry, and information gathering)

C. Interview (including fingerprint verification)

D. Notification of your next step to complete your case (need for additional information, documents, etc)

OR

E. Arrange for your Immigrant Visa to be delivered by DHL

If it is determined that an Immigrant Visa can be issued, it can take up to several weeks or more for processing and delivery of the immigrant visa package. DO NOT MAKE AIRLINE RESERVATIONS UNTIL YOU HAVE YOUR IMMIGRANT VISA IN HAND.

Once you receive your immigrant visa package, DO NOT OPEN THE PACKAGE. Please examine the visa printed in your passport to make sure all information on it is accurate. If it is not, you may return to the Embassy for appropriate corrections.

You must hand-carry your immigrant visa package to the United States. Immigration officials will examine the documents contained in the package upon your arrival in the United States. DO NOT PUT YOUR VISA PACKAGE INTO YOUR CHECKED BAGGAGE.

Your visa will expire after six months. You must enter the United States with your immigrant visa within six months from the date of issuance of the visa.

I read this information on the site already. I wasn't sure about some of the requirements, hence I asked the question openly. I guess I should have been more specific. They are:

1) Do I need a copy of the Petiotner's Birth Certificate who lives in the U.S. and why?

2) Why would I have the Affidavit of Support in my possession, this was already sent in by my father, the Petitioner?

3) Why are you giving me information from a site, it does not state that I take the DS-230 Form to sign page two in their presence and I know that that piece of paper is vital?

I was hoping for information from someone that actually did their interview already. Thanks.

P.S. Shelly T if you did your interview already, tell me what was required of you? Thanks much.

Edited September 10, 2010 by mandyt

[RICARDO4EVA2 194]

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Shelly I'm glad to know. Im gonna send u a message when I'm they too.

[SHELLY-T 1]

I read this information on the site already. I wasn't sure about some of the requirements, hence I asked the question openly. I guess I should have been more specific. They are:

1) Do I need a copy of the Petiotner's Birth Certificate who lives in the U.S. and why?

2) Why would I have the Affidavit of Support in my possession, this was already sent in by my father, the Petitioner?

3) Why are you giving me information from a site, it does not state that I take the DS-230 Form to sign page two in their presence and I know that that piece of paper is vital?

I was hoping for information from someone that actually did their interview already. Thanks.

P.S. Shelly T if you did your interview already, tell me what was required of you? Thanks much.

YES GET THE PETITIONERS BIRTH CERTIFICATE, AND IT'S BEST TO CARRY A COPY OF THE AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT (WHICH THE PETITIONER SHOULD HAVE PHOTOCOPIED AND KEPT A COPY IN CASE THEY MISPLACE SOME OF THE DOCUMENTS) YOU WOULD HAVE SENT IN THE DS-230 ALREADY SO YOU SHOULD HAVE MADE A COPY TO KEEP JUST IN CASE ALSO.

[mandyt 0]

YES GET THE PETITIONERS BIRTH CERTIFICATE, AND IT'S BEST TO CARRY A COPY OF THE AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT (WHICH THE PETITIONER SHOULD HAVE PHOTOCOPIED AND KEPT A COPY IN CASE THEY MISPLACE SOME OF THE DOCUMENTS) YOU WOULD HAVE SENT IN THE DS-230 ALREADY SO YOU SHOULD HAVE MADE A COPY TO KEEP JUST IN CASE ALSO.

Do you read threads properly with patience. I did not ask you if I need to send in the DS-230 form, I said it was not posted on the site I already know about. Your information is useless to me and as a typical Jamaican you don't read well before you reply. I am Jamaican so I know this fact an dI don't care if you are mad at me. I itemized my questions carefully and you reply with disregard. I wonder why I must be at fault if the NVC lost the documents. You behave as though everyone knows about the immigration website and is there reading everyday. This is Jamaica half the people here are not even computer literate.

If this process was straight forward I would not even be on this site. The information here is becoming useless. I need to just continue reading and do as I know as I should be. I don't think I need to hear any condescending remarks from anyone.

Edited September 10, 2010 by mandyt

[SHELLY-T 1]

Do you read threads properly with patience. I did not ask you if I need to send in the DS-230 form, I said it was not posted on the site I already know about. Your information is useless to me and as a typical Jamaican you don't read well before you reply. I am Jamaican so I know this fact an dI don't care if you are mad at me. I itemized my questions carefully and you reply with disregard. I wonder why I must be at fault if the NVC lost the documents. You behave as though everyone knows about the immigration website and is there reading everyday. This is Jamaica half the people here are not even computer literate.

If this process was straight forward I would not even be on this site. The information here is becoming useless. I need to just continue reading and do as I know as I should be. I don't think I need to hear any condescending remarks from anyone.

LISTEN TO ME AND LISTEN GOOD DO NOT!!!!! AND I REPEAT...DO NOT BE FRESH AND COME HERE WITH YOUR ATROCIOUS REMARKS ABOUT JAMAICANS BEING ILLITERATE...... AS A MATTER OF FACT ILLITERACY IS PROVEN BY YOUR LACK OF UNDERSTANDING AS TO WHAT THE CHECKLIST ON THE EMBASSY WEBSITE ENTAILS WHAT IS SO HARD TO UNDERSTAND THAT YOU HAVE TO COME HERE AND ASK QUESTIONS WHEN IT IS SO STRAIGHT FORWARD. DO NOT TAKE YOUR FRUSTRATIONS OUT ON PEOPLE THIS WEBSITE IS NOT FOR VENTING ITS FOR PEOPLE WHO NEEDS GENUINE HELP AND WHO WANTS TO HELP OTHERS. LISTEN NOT ALL JAMAICANS ARE ILLITERATE COZ I AM NOT YOU ON THE OTHER HAND...... NO WONDER WHY NO NONE ELSE RESPONDED TO YOUR POST

[LIFE'SJOURNEY 970]

Do you read threads properly with patience. I did not ask you if I need to send in the DS-230 form, I said it was not posted on the site I already know about. Your information is useless to me and as a typical Jamaican you don't read well before you reply. I am Jamaican so I know this fact an dI don't care if you are mad at me. I itemized my questions carefully and you reply with disregard.

I wonder why I must be at fault if the NVC lost the documents.

You behave as though everyone knows about the immigration website and is there reading everyday. This is Jamaica half the people here are not even computer literate.

If this process was straight forward I would not even be on this site. The information here is becoming useless. I need to just continue reading and do as I know as I should be. I don't think I need to hear any condescending remarks from anyone.

Because they will not issue you a visa unless they have all of the required documents, regardless who's fault it is. Please understand the Consular can and will require anything from you that they deem necessary in-order to make a decision. So, for better or worse, I would advise that you take a copy of ALL documents that have been submitted to USCIS, and NVC to the interview with you.

I hope this answer all of your questions.

[SHELLY-T 1]

Because they will not issue you a visa unless they have all of the required documents, regardless who's fault it is. Please understand the Consular can and will require anything from you that they deem necessary in-order to make a decision. So, for better or worse, I would advise that you take a copy of ALL documents that have been submitted to USCIS, and NVC to the interview with you.

I hope this answer all of your questions.

life's journey be careful of your help she might snap on you

[LIFE'SJOURNEY 970]

life's journey be careful of your help she might snap on you

I just look at it this way, I am a US citizen so if my help is not necessary, I just keep it moving.

[SHELLY-T 1]

I just look at it this way, I am a US citizen so if my help is not necessary, I just keep it moving.

yeah your right!

[Sasha_Cool 0]

Also, realize the US does not want to give out visa so easily and especially with Jamaicans. You have Jamaicans come to the US and sheg it up for the other Jamaicans that wants to come and make a life for both themself and their families. Just like life journey said, they can ask you for any and everything that will support you petition and will blue slip you for the simplest thing. To past and present interviews people had easy interviews and others have had hard ones. Its best to be prepared for everything. Also, have you not learn to make copies of all important documents before you send it away. We are humans and will make mistake so by NVC losing the documents is a given. You prepare for those things. You would need a copy of your BC to show the family relationship. Also, be adamant with the embassy to inquire about all the necessary things you need to bring to the interview. This website is steer people in the right path and learn from some mistakes made, but you have to put in the necessary work and research to get what you are looking for and not just handed to you. And as Ele says " Di truth hurt who caan tek haffi splurt." These words are no way of a diss or looking confrontation and I applaud you for apologizing, but tek it easy. We are all in the same boat just looking for direction to make it to shore.

[islandlover2011 2]

I was reading through this post and had a question about one of the items from the checklist. Is the following an actual document that everyone has to obtain and where do you get this?

Maybe I am just not familiar with Registrars General Department

Certificate(s) of No-Impediment to Marriage: If you have any Jamaican-resident children who will accompany you and who are aged 18 or older, each such child must present a Certificate of No-Impediment to Marriage issued by the Registrar General’s Department on security paper. In addition, if you are a Jamaican resident and are seeking a visa in a category that requires you to be unmarried (IR2, IR3, IR4, F11, F22, or F24) and you are aged 18 or older, you can present a Certificate of No-Impediment to Marriage issued by the Registrar General’s Department on security paper.