World of Embassy

Third Floor, Mutual Life Building

2 Oxford Road, Kingston 5

Jamaica, W.I.

Telephone: (876) 929-4850-9

Visa General Information
If you want to travel to the U.S., you most likely will need a visa (click on the Visa Waiver program link for a list of exceptions). Click on the following links, which provide additional information as to the requirements and documentation you will need to apply for a U.S. visa:

Student Visas
Congratulations! You’ve been accepted to attend school in the U.S., and whether you will pursue an undergraduate degree, graduate studies or you are going to a public or private high school, you should feel very proud of this accomplishment.

While getting into U.S. schools is tough, getting a visa to attend school shouldn’t be. If you have all the proper documentation and have paid all fees, the U.S. Embassy can help you facilitate your dream of studying in the U.S. Nonetheless, all applicants for student visas must overcome the legal presumption that they intend to immigrate to the U.S. During the visa interview, a prospective student visa holder must convince the consular officer that he or she fully intends to return to the home country upon completion of U.S. studies.

Fees

Immigrant visa application processing fee (per person)…………$335 USD

*Filing immigrant visa petition (Collected for INS and subject to change)
Petition to classify status of alien relative for issuance of IV.…$130 USD

*Petition to classify orphan as an immediate relative ……….$460 USD

*Diversity Visa Lottery surcharge for immigrant visa application (per person
applying as a result of the lottery program) ………………..$375 USD

*Affidavit of Support Review (only when AOS is reviewed domestically)....$70 USD

Note: An additional $45 USD surcharge will be applied to all immigrant visa services.

Special Visa Services
*Determining Returning Resident Status......$400 USD

*Transportation letter for Legal Permanent Residents of U.S....$165 USD

*Waiver of 2-year residence requirement....$215 USD

*Waiver of immigrant visa ineligibility (collected for INS, subject to change)...$250 USD

*Refugee or significant public benefit parole case processing...NO FEE

*U.S. Visa Fingerprinting.....$85 USD

*Notarial Service Fee....$30 USD

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