How to Apply For A US Visa From Jamaica

Gather The following Items:

• Passport and planned itinerary;
  
• Employment history;
  
• Digital Photo (visa size);
  
• Contact information;
  
• Travel history.
  

Access the DS-160 form at this link

1. Read the instructions and select 'Jamaica' or the country in which you are apply.
   
2. Enter Your Personal Information
   Includes:
   
   
   
   • Marital Status
     
   • Date and place of birth
     
   • National Id information
     
   • Address and Phone Information
     
   • Email Address
     
   • Passport Information
     
   
   
3. Note: Save as you go along.
   
4. Answer The Principal Applicant Question
   
5. State Purpose Of Travel
   
6. Indicate Length Of Stay And Place Of Stay
   
7. Name Your sponsor - if not paying for your trip
   
8. Answer Question - Are others with you?
   
9. List previous U.S. Travel question ( last 5 visits)
   
10. Name a contact in the USA who can verify your identity.
    
11. Answer Question About Immediate Relatives in the USA?
    
12. State your Work, Education & Training Background Information
    
13. List Work History (last 5 years).
    
14. Answer the 'Yes/No' questions about Health, Security & Background Information
    
15. Answer questions related Students and Exchange Visitors
    
    
    
    • Provide SEVIS number, if Student.
      
    • State where intend to study, address, course etc.
      
    
    
16. Upload your digital Photo
    
17. Review Information
    
    
    
    • Not that you cannot make changes after submitting the application.
      
    • Click on the 'Edit Information' to make changes.
      
    
    
18. 'Sign' and Submit The Application
    
    
    
    • You will be asked to read the E-Signature agreement
      
    • You'll be asked to enter your passport number and the code, then...
      
    • Sign and Submit
      
    
    
19. Print Your Confirmation Page (will have a barcode)
    
20. Note the Additional Information (to DS-160) For Families, Students etc.
    
    
    
    • Students (F/M visa): Form I-20 and SEVIS Receipt;
      
    • Exchange Visitors (J visa): DS-2019 and SEVIS Receipt;
      
    • Temporary Workers, Artists, Athletes (H, O or P visas): Form I-797 and other documents related to your employment;
      
    • Blanket L-1 Applicants: Form I-129S;
      
    • Diplomats and Officials (A, G or NATO visas): Diplomatic Note;
      
    • Treaty Trader/Treaty Investor (E visa): Form DS-156E;
      
    • Domestic Worker, Employment contracts (B1, A3, G5 visa), crew (C1/D visa), and journalists (I visa): A letter from the employer verifying details of employment, and a letter from the inviting organization in the U.S., if applicable.
      
    
    

Pay The Application Fee

• Note that you must complete the DS-160 before paying the fee.
  
• You can pay the fee by credit card online via this link.
  
• You may also pay at any National Commercial Bank using a slip obtained online.
  
• You will need to bring a copy of the confirmation with you to the live interview.
  

Schedule Your Appointment & Visit The Embassy

• Visit https://jm.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/appointments/ or call 876-632-7400 to do so.
  
• Note that you must arrive 15 minutes before appointment
  
• Note that they usually advise you after the interview if you were successful or not and how your visa (stamped in your passport) will be delivered.