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What to do after a US visa revocation
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What to do after a US visa revocation
November 2, 2022
Q. I arrived at the airport to travel to the United States, but the airline informed me that I am unable to board my flight due to issues with my US v...
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No US visa appointment until late 2024
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No US visa appointment until late 2024
August 10, 2022
Q: How soon can I get an in-person tourist visa appointment at the US Embassy in Kingston? A: The next available tourist visa appointment is in the fa...
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Preparing for the hurricane season while on vacation
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Preparing for the hurricane season while on vacation
June 8, 2022
Q: What advice can the embassy offer to US citizens in Jamaica for the current hurricane season? A: First, take responsibility for your own safety bef...
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K-1 Fiancé preparation
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K-1 Fiancé preparation
May 18, 2022
Q: Who can apply for a Fiancé K-1 visa? The K-1 visa permits the fiancé to travel to the United States and marry his or her US citizen sponsor within ...
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Completing your Consular Electronic Application
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Completing your Consular Electronic Application
May 4, 2022
Q: I need to apply for my visa. How do I do that? A: You will need to complete a DS-160 for a non-immigrant visa or a DS-260 for an immigrant visa. To...
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Voting in the US elections
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Voting in the US elections
April 13, 2022
Q. Who can vote in US elections? In order to participate in US elections, one must be a US citizen aged 18 or older and be registered to vote. There i...
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How does the US and Jamaica benefit from the H-2 programme?
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How does the US and Jamaica benefit from the H-2 programme?
March 30, 2022
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Requirements for the J-1 exchange visitor visa
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Requirements for the J-1 exchange visitor visa
March 9, 2022
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What travel advisories, alerts mean
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What travel advisories, alerts mean
February 9, 2022
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Latest COVID-19 outbreak impacting visa processing
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Latest COVID-19 outbreak impacting visa processing
January 13, 2022
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What do I need to bring with me to my immigrant visa interview?
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November 24, 2021
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A negative COVID-19 test result is not required to receive a visa but…
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A negative COVID-19 test result is not required to receive a visa but…
November 10, 2021
Ask the US Embassy Q: What are the latest CDC requirements for travel to the United States? A: Effective November 8, 2021, non-US citizens who are not...
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Renewing your US passport
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Renewing your US passport
October 27, 2021
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All permanent US visa applicants must be vaccinated for COVID-19
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All permanent US visa applicants must be vaccinated for COVID-19
September 8, 2021
Q. What does it mean when the National Visa Center (NVC) sends a letter to me stating I am “documentarily qualified”? A: Once your immigrant visa case...
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Dos and don’ts of your B1/B2 visa
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Dos and don’ts of your B1/B2 visa
August 11, 2021
Q. What can I do on a B1/B2 visa? A: The B1/B2 visa consists of a “B1” component that covers travel for professional reasons and a “B2” component that...
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If you need a student visa…
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If you need a student visa…
July 28, 2021
Q: What is an F-1 student visa, and who is qualified to seek one? A: An F1 visa is required to study in the US at universities, private secondary or e...
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How to apply for fiancé visas
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How to apply for fiancé visas
July 14, 2021
Q: I just got engaged to an American who wants me to come to the United States so we can get married! I understand I need a K-1 visa. What exactly doe...
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Tips for US citizens in Jamaica during hurricane season
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Tips for US citizens in Jamaica during hurricane season
June 30, 2021
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Kingston embassy selected as pilot for Americans to pay fees online
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Kingston embassy selected as pilot for Americans to pay fees online
June 16, 2021
Ask the US Embassy THE Department of State says it is pleased to announce that the US Embassy Kingston has been selected as a pilot location to allow ...
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Maintain contact with embassy about your immigrant visa
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Maintain contact with embassy about your immigrant visa
June 8, 2021
Ask the US Embassy THROUGHOUT the novel coronavirus pandemic there has been several factors affecting the processing of immigrant visas causing extend...
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How do I apply for a non-immigrant visa to the US?
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How do I apply for a non-immigrant visa to the US?
June 2, 2021
Ask the US Embassy TO apply for any US non-immigrant visa, you first need to complete the DS-160 online, non-immigrant visa application form. Consular...
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COVID test requirements for travellers
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COVID test requirements for travellers
May 26, 2021
Ask the US Embassy Q: Do I need a negative COVID-19 test result to enter the United States?  A: Yes, effective January 26, the Centers for Disease Con...
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