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[Summer99 2]

Good night people. I have a few questions pertaining to the k1 visa. The NVC has sent everything to the JA embassy over a week ago. The last email I’ve received was from the NVC letting me of this. I’ve checked my status on ceac... & my application went from “transit” to “ready”.. I want to know what can i do from here? I’ve been reading different situations ...

 

1. How long does the JA embassy take to send out the documents or email me letting me know what steps to take? 

 

2. Is my fiancé able to complete the DS -160 without receiving documents from the JA embassy? Therefore fees are able to get paid. ( I have my case & invoice #).

 

3. What else can be complete without the documentation from the JA embassy, on both my Fiancé & my end?

 

4. Also, due to covid is it mandatory for me to travel from the US to attend the interview with my Fiancé in JA? I’ve heard if spouses aren’t present you have to reschedule to interview. Are they making any exceptions...

 

Sorry for all the questions, feel free to add any information you think I may need. Thank you all in advance!!

[Ryan H 3,812]

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[Greenbaum 12,259]

3 hours ago, Summer99 said:

Good night people. I have a few questions pertaining to the k1 visa. The NVC has sent everything to the JA embassy over a week ago. The last email I’ve received was from the NVC letting me of this. I’ve checked my status on ceac... & my application went from “transit” to “ready”.. I want to know what can i do from here? I’ve been reading different situations ...

 

1. How long does the JA embassy take to send out the documents or email me letting me know what steps to take? 

 

2. Is my fiancé able to complete the DS -160 without receiving documents from the JA embassy? Therefore fees are able to get paid. ( I have my case & invoice #).

 

3. What else can be complete without the documentation from the JA embassy, on both my Fiancé & my end?

 

4. Also, due to covid is it mandatory for me to travel from the US to attend the interview with my Fiancé in JA? I’ve heard if spouses aren’t present you have to reschedule to interview. Are they making any exceptions...

 

Sorry for all the questions, feel free to add any information you think I may need. Thank you all in advance!!

You should be a part of the conversation in your sub-forum for the Caribbean region where others from Jamica are discussing the answers to your questions.

 

Caribbean - VisaJourney

[Stacey Ann 519]

6 hours ago, Summer99 said:

Good night people. I have a few questions pertaining to the k1 visa. The NVC has sent everything to the JA embassy over a week ago. The last email I’ve received was from the NVC letting me of this. I’ve checked my status on ceac... & my application went from “transit” to “ready”.. I want to know what can i do from here? I’ve been reading different situations ...

 

1. How long does the JA embassy take to send out the documents or email me letting me know what steps to take? 

 

2. Is my fiancé able to complete the DS -160 without receiving documents from the JA embassy? Therefore fees are able to get paid. ( I have my case & invoice #).

 

3. What else can be complete without the documentation from the JA embassy, on both my Fiancé & my end?

 

4. Also, due to covid is it mandatory for me to travel from the US to attend the interview with my Fiancé in JA? I’ve heard if spouses aren’t present you have to reschedule to interview. Are they making any exceptions...

 

Sorry for all the questions, feel free to add any information you think I may need. Thank you all in advance!!

@Empressdivine @Kev&Kem please answer these questions

[Summer99 2]

4 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

You should be a part of the conversation in your sub-forum for the Caribbean region where others from Jamica are discussing the answers to your questions.

 

Caribbean - VisaJourney

Gm, thank you ... I’ve copied & paste my question to the link you sent. I’m fairly new to this, hopefully I did it correctly. Are you able to check?

[Empressdivine 113]

8 hours ago, Summer99 said:

Good night people. I have a few questions pertaining to the k1 visa.

 

 

 

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Hello Jamaica took a long time to message me the information needed for the interview. I got packet 3 from @Greenbaum. I will send packet 3 to you. I then began to gather the documents (police record, non impediment completed my ds160, requested an appointment for the medical, etc,).

 

2.) So yes you can proceed without hearing from Ja embassy. K1s schedule their own interviews as well.

 

3.) All documents can be done.

 

4.) You are not required to go to the interview with your fiance. The interview is easy and straight forward per my fiance. As long as the relationship is legit and it shows there are usually no issues.

 

 

[Empressdivine 113]

This is the letter: Packet 3

 

Dear Sir/Madam:

 

 

 

We have received a visa petition on your behalf from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) according you status as a fiancé(e). To continue the processing of your case, please read and follow the instructions below:

 

Step 1—Complete the DS-160.

The DS-160 Form is available online at https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/. The system will automatically generate a confirmation number after you submit the form.

 

Step 2—Register online, pay the fee, and schedule your interview.

Please go to http://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-jm/iv, click “Register,” and follow the on-screen instructions. After you pay the USD $265 fee online, you will be able to schedule your interview.

 

If you need help registering, please call (876) 632-7400 from Jamaica, or (703) 439-2360 from the U.S.

 

Step 3—Schedule your medical exam.

Consult the medical exam information included in this packet to schedule your exam at least ten (10) days before your interview date.

 

Step 4—Gather the required documents before your interview.

In addition to the DS-160 confirmation page, you must present the items listed below. Any missing information will result in a delay in processing your case.

 

_____Passport: Passports are required for each applicant, and must have at least six months validity beyond the visa issuance date.

 

_____Photographs: Each applicant needs six (6) color, passport-sized photographs (four (4) for the medical exam and two (2) for the visa interview).

 

­­­_____Birth Certificate*: Birth certificates are required for each applicant. If born in Jamaica, please obtain certificates issued by the Registrar General’s Department (RGD) on security paper.

 

­­­_____Marriage Certificate*: Certified copies of all prior marriage certificates are required for you and/or your fiancé(e), along with  the accompanying divorce or death certificates to prove dissolution. Jamaican documents must be issued by the RGD security paper.

 

_____Police Certificate*: You (and any accompanying children over the age of 16) must obtain a police certificate from the police authorities of any country (including Jamaica) where you have resided for more than one year since your 16^th birthday.

 

_____Court Records*: If you have been charged with a crime or other offence, obtain a certified court record covering each offence.

 

_____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 of No-Impediment: Jamaican residents must obtain a Certificate of No-Impediment on RGD security paper. This requirement also applies to any accompanying Jamaican-resident children age 18 or older.

 

_____Evidence of Support: Your petitioner must submit evidence that you will receive adequate financial support in the U.S. They should complete Form I-134 “Affidavit of Support” and submit recent tax returns, proof of employment, or other supporting documentation.

 

_____Medical Examination: Schedule your exam at least ten (10) days prior to your interview.

 

*non-English documents must be accompanied by certified and notarized English translations.

 

We hope the above information addresses any questions you may have regarding your fiancé(e) visa application. If you have any other questions, please feel free to send an email to kingstoniv@state.gov or visit us online at http://kingston.usembassy.gov.  

 

We look forward to seeing you on your interview date.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Immigrant Visa Unit

 

Edited December 7, 2020 by Empressdivine

[Summer99 2]

4 minutes ago, Empressdivine said:

This is the letter: Packet 3

 

Dear Sir/Madam:

 

 

 

We have received a visa petition on your behalf from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) according you status as a fiancé(e). To continue the processing of your case, please read and follow the instructions below:

 

Step 1—Complete the DS-160.

The DS-160 Form is available online at https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/. The system will automatically generate a confirmation number after you submit the form.

 

Step 2—Register online, pay the fee, and schedule your interview.

Please go to http://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-jm/iv, click “Register,” and follow the on-screen instructions. After you pay the USD $265 fee online, you will be able to schedule your interview.

 

If you need help registering, please call (876) 632-7400 from Jamaica, or (703) 439-2360 from the U.S.

 

Step 3—Schedule your medical exam.

Consult the medical exam information included in this packet to schedule your exam at least ten (10) days before your interview date.

 

Step 4—Gather the required documents before your interview.

In addition to the DS-160 confirmation page, you must present the items listed below. Any missing information will result in a delay in processing your case.

 

_____Passport: Passports are required for each applicant, and must have at least six months validity beyond the visa issuance date.

 

_____Photographs: Each applicant needs six (6) color, passport-sized photographs (four (4) for the medical exam and two (2) for the visa interview).

 

­­­_____Birth Certificate*: Birth certificates are required for each applicant. If born in Jamaica, please obtain certificates issued by the Registrar General’s Department (RGD) on security paper.

 

­­­_____Marriage Certificate*: Certified copies of all prior marriage certificates are required for you and/or your fiancé(e), along with  the accompanying divorce or death certificates to prove dissolution. Jamaican documents must be issued by the RGD security paper.

 

_____Police Certificate*: You (and any accompanying children over the age of 16) must obtain a police certificate from the police authorities of any country (including Jamaica) where you have resided for more than one year since your 16^th birthday.

 

_____Court Records*: If you have been charged with a crime or other offence, obtain a certified court record covering each offence.

 

_____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 of No-Impediment: Jamaican residents must obtain a Certificate of No-Impediment on RGD security paper. This requirement also applies to any accompanying Jamaican-resident children age 18 or older.

 

_____Evidence of Support: Your petitioner must submit evidence that you will receive adequate financial support in the U.S. They should complete Form I-134 “Affidavit of Support” and submit recent tax returns, proof of employment, or other supporting documentation.

 

_____Medical Examination: Schedule your exam at least ten (10) days prior to your interview.

 

*non-English documents must be accompanied by certified and notarized English translations.

 

We hope the above information addresses any questions you may have regarding your fiancé(e) visa application. If you have any other questions, please feel free to send an email to kingstoniv@state.gov or visit us online at http://kingston.usembassy.gov.  

 

We look forward to seeing you on your interview date.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Immigrant Visa Unit

 

Thank you so much!

[Summer99 2]

18 minutes ago, Empressdivine said:

 

 

Hello Jamaica took a long time to message me the information needed for the interview. I got packet 3 from @Greenbaum. I will send packet 3 to you. I then began to gather the documents (police record, non impediment completed my ds160, requested an appointment for the medical, etc,).

 

2.) So yes you can proceed without hearing from Ja embassy. K1s schedule their own interviews as well.

 

3.) All documents can be done.

 

4.) You are not required to go to the interview with your fiance. The interview is easy and straight forward per my fiance. As long as the relationship is legit and it shows there are usually no issues.

 

 

Oh okay thanks again !!

[Stacey Ann 519]

3 hours ago, Empressdivine said:

 

 

Hello Jamaica took a long time to message me the information needed for the interview. I got packet 3 from @Greenbaum. I will send packet 3 to you. I then began to gather the documents (police record, non impediment completed my ds160, requested an appointment for the medical, etc,).

 

2.) So yes you can proceed without hearing from Ja embassy. K1s schedule their own interviews as well.

 

3.) All documents can be done.

 

4.) You are not required to go to the interview with your fiance. The interview is easy and straight forward per my fiance. As long as the relationship is legit and it shows there are usually no issues.

 

 

Thank you @Empressdivine  each one, teach one ❤.

[Pinkrlion 2,715]

The Packet 3 Information and next steps are posted on the VJ - Jamaica Embassy Page.