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'Come and get me,' boy pleaded before California fire death

REDDING,�United States�(AFP) — A young boy pleaded for rescue before he died along with two others in a California wildfire, an anguished relative recounted on Monday, while other shaken survivo...

Provide true and consistent information on US visa application
Q: I am applying for a visa and I am worried about what to put in my application. Some people have told me that I shouldn't be honest on the form I fill out, but I want to be. What should I do? � A:...

There is no quota for US visitors' visas
Q: On a recent radio programme, I heard that the US Embassy has quotas on visas for tourists, and that once they run out, there are no more visas until they receive an additional allotment. Is this tr...

Lying on visa application may permanently disqualify you

Q: I am applying for a visa, and am worried about what to put in my application. Some people have told me that I shouldn't be honest in the form I fill out, but I want to be. What should I do?�A. Than...

Jamaicans not eligible to apply under the Diversity Visa Programme

Q. I received an e-mail recently asking me to make a payment and apply to the embassy under the Diversity Visa Programme. Is this a legitimate programme, and how do I apply? A. Thanks f...

Ask The US Embassy: My passport is expiring this year

Q: My passport is expiring this year. Do I need to get a new passport before my visa appointment? Also, what happens to the visa after my passport expires? A: We encourage you to renew ...

What happens once I enter the US embassy for a visa?

Q. I have a visa appointment for next Tuesday at 10:00 am. When should I arrive and what actually happens once I go through the door? A: We recommend arriving at the embassy no ...

RACERS GRAND PRIX: 16-y-o Christopher Taylor does not disappoint

KINGSTON Jamaica -- Calabar’s young phenomenon Christopher Taylor had to settle for second behind Great Britain’s Delano Williams in the men’s 400m A race, at the inaugural Jam...

Applying for a study visa

Q : I applied to my dream school in the United States and I got in! Now I need to get my visa; how do I apply for one? A: Congratulations! American universities and colleges are among t...

Legal protection for farm workers working in the US

Q: I travel on the farm work programme every year and I know that this year I will need to go to the United States Embassy in Kingston to apply for an H-2A visa before I can travel. Assuming all ...

New farm worker rule not only for Jamaicans

Q. Why is the United States changing the rule for Jamaican farm workers travelling to the US this year and requiring them to get a visa? Is Jamaica being singled out for this new treatment? ...

Renewing a child’s US passport requires parental consent

Q: How do I renew my child’s United States passport? Do both parents need to be present at the interview? A: With the dawn of the new year, it is a great time to clean out your to-do list,...

Business travel to the US

Q. I currently have a B-1/B-2 visa that I have used for tourist travel on several occasions. Now I need to travel for a short business trip. Do I need to apply for a different visa? Can you clari...

Getting ready to study in the US

Today's column is the second in a two-part series of frequently asked questions to help you get ready for studying in the United States. QHow early may I arrive in the United States before I be...