Phone Number: |
Telephone inquiries not accepted. |
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E-Mail: |
-- KingstonIV@state.gov (general information about the immigrant visa process; questions about specific cases)
-- 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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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: |
E-mail KingstonIV@state.gov always include 2ND INQUIRY and your case number in the subject line. |
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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 K1 - DS-156 forms MUST be completed electronically and contain a bar code. Bring two copies of the forms on the interview date.
FOR III: Letter w/case number, 3pg instruction sheet (with all the info and forms you will need), Photo Specifications, DS-230 Pt1, Instructions for ON-LINE Completion of DS-156, 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)? |
for K-1 No Impediment to Marriage
When submitting the K3 you also need DS156,156K,DS157 |
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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"? |
Same_Day |
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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? |
Typically 1-2 weeks |
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Is the Medical exam same day as interview? |
Prior to Interview |
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Cost of Medical Exam? |
Varies depending on how many shots and vaccines you need to get. The actual "medical" also varies by where you get it done....see below. The shots could cost you as much as $200.00 US but it varies greatly. Usually only $100 US. |
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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 ($100.00 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? |
Varies drastically. Anywhere from 2 to 3 hours. Arrive no more than 15 minutes before your scheduled interview time in order to reduce waiting time. |
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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. 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. |
