Phone Number: |
876-702-6000 Main Number. Consulate prefers E-mail
1-888-243-4840 (Calling from US only) US Visa Information Service in Jamaica Can answer questions about Visa and schedule a visa appointment. 8 am - 6 pm M-F |
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E-Mail: |
Non-Immigrant Visas
E-mail: kingstonNIV@state.gov;
Immigrant Visas
E-mail: kingstonIV@state.gov;
Scheudule Appointments or Issues with Appointments
E-mail: KingstonIVappointment@state.gov; KingstonNIVemergency@state.gov; |
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Address: |
U.S. Embassy Kingston, Jamaica,
Consular Services
142 Old Hope Road,
Kingston 6,
Jamaica,
W.I. |
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Working Hours: |
American citizen services office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 to 11:00am
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Best Contact Method: |
-- KingstonIV@state.gov: for general information about the immigrant visa process, questions about specific cases (always include 2ND INQUIRY and your case number in the subject line)
-- KingstonIVappointment@state.gov: to make a follow up appointment as a “blue sheet” applicant
-- KingstonNIVemergency@state.gov: for an expedited appointment due to a qualifying medical, family or business emergency
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Approx Waiting Time for Interview After Consulate Recieves
NVC Package: |
Approx. 60-90 days for K-1
Approx. 150-190 days for CR1/IR1 |
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Issues Packet 3? |
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Packet 3 Contains: |
For CR1/IR1 - Packet 3 is issued by the NVC
Submit: Letter w/ case number, DS-230 part 1 & 2, Original birth and marriage certificates, original police certificate (beneficiary); affidavit of support application and supporting documents (Tax returns, W2) and two passport pictures(updated 02/05/08)
FOR K-1: Letter w/case number, 3pg instruction sheet (with all the info and forms you will need), Photo Specifications, DS-230, Instructions for ON-LINE Completion of DS-156, DS-157, DS-156K, Evidence Which May Be Presented To Meet The Public Charge Provisions Of The Law (DS-2000), I-134, Vaccination Requirements, Information Sheet for your Medical Examination (2 pages), Medical History Form.
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Issues Packet 4? |
Yes |
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Packet 4 Contents (if known): |
FOR K1: A letter containing your scheduled interview date. You MUST bring this letter with you to your interview. They WILL NOT let you in the Embassy without it.
FOR CR1/IR1: A letter containing your scheduled interview date. You MUST bring this letter with you to your interview. They WILL NOT let you in the Embassy without it.
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Forms to Consulate? |
FOR K1: DS-230 (Part 1) Send to the embassy either a mailed copy or a signed, scanned, & emailed copy. (updated 10/23/09)
For IR1/CR1 - all the documents sent to the NVC will be forwarded to the Embassy. Take copies of your documents with you to your interview in case anything is misplaced (original birth certificates, original marriage certificates, tax returns, W2, pictures). (updated 11/25/07)
BE SURE THE BENEFICIARY FOLLOWS THE INSTRUCTIONS AND HAS A MEDICAL DONE BEFORE THE INTERVIEW. See the web-site to find the panel physician contact information. |
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Other Forms (if any)? |
K-1: Certificate of Non-Impediment to Marriage; Original Birth Certificate; Original Police Certificate;
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Direct Consular Filing Offered? |
Yes |
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If DCF Allowed: For all or only US citizen lawfully resident in country?
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Residents_Only |
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Can fiance(e)/spouse attend interview? |
No |
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Visa fee payment "same day" or "in advance"? |
Advance |
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Did embassy schedule interview or could you walk-in? |
Embassy Scheduled |
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Visa issued same day? |
No |
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If not what's the waiting period? |
Average is 2-4 weeks; everyone goes through an Additional Processing (AP)period after the interview. |
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Is the Medical exam same day as interview? |
Prior to Interview |
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Cost of Medical Exam? |
Actual exam costs $110.00 USD. On average each individual needs approximately 3 shots which can range in cost. (Average cost can be $250.00 USD for the entire process.) Depending on the physician, will they accept shot records recently completed at a local clinic prior to medical exam. |
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List of doctors? |
Info on Medical can be located here: http://travel.state.gov/pdf/medical/KNG-MED-ENGL-0001-0707.pdf
MoBay Hope Medical -- Montego Bay 876.953.3981 ($110.00 US)
Andrews Memorial -- Kingston 876.926.7401-3 ($90.00 US)
Dr. Banbury -- Kingston 876.908.2123 ($110.00 US)
YOU MUST bring the following to your medical: 4 Passport Photos, Completed Medical History Form, Passport, Any Immunization Records Showing Prior Vaccinations and Your Appointment Letter (from the Embassy - "Packet #4") |
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How many Passport Photo's Required for the medical? |
4 |
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How many Passport Photo's Required at the interview? |
4 |
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Estimated waiting time at the consulate on the day of interview? |
There are three stages to the interview process. The initial stage is when you get fingerprinted and provide the officer your paperwork (avg. wait time is 1 hour) The second stage is while the officer reviews your paperwork prior to your interview. (avg. wait time 2-3 hours). Final stage is the actual interview (Avg interview time is 5-15 mins.) |
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Vaccination requirements? |
Yes see website (http://travel.state.gov/pdf/medical/KNG-MED-ENGL-0001-0707.pdf)
Vaccination Guide (page 15 - per CDC): http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dq/pdf/ti_vacc.pdf |
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Cheap and good hotels near the Consulate? |
Hilton: 876.926.5430 -- Good, not cheap
Four Seasons Hotel. You can book through Hotels.Com only $85.00 a night US dollars.
Sandhurst (also known as The Prestige) |
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Additional Info? |
All visitors to the Consular section must enter the facilities via a dedicated consular entrance on Old Hope Road. All visitors to the Embassy are required to undergo a security check. Electronic items, including cell phones, cameras, beepers, and pagers, are prohibited on the Embassy compound and should be secured elsewhere before entering the Embassy. In addition, you are not allowed to bring in lotions, gels, or anything like that as well. The Embassy reserves the right to limit the entry of possessions and does not have the means to store these items.
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If you bring prohibited items, there are people outside who hold them for you for a small fee. |
