Department of Homeland Security

Transportation Letter

Requirements

In order to process your application for a Transportation Letter which will allow you to travel to the United States, the following documents and/or information are required by the Department of Homeland Security Sub-Office in Kingston, Jamaica:

IMMIGRATION & NATURALIZATION SERVICE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE AND SWORN STATEMENT IN AFFIDAVIT FORM: 
This will be given to you when your number is called to come to the DHS window. Every question on the Questionnaire form and the attached "Record of Sworn Statement In Affidavit Form" (Form I-215W) require complete responses. Please take your time in responding to each question. The more thorough and concise information you provide, the better the DHS Office will be able to assist you.

A NON-REFUNDABLE PROCESSING FEE OF US$120.00 OR THE EQUIVALENT IN JAMAICAN CURRENCY: 
This fee of US$120.00 or the Jamaican currency equivalent must be paid in advance for each Transportation Letter requested. All travelers are required to have separate Transportation Letters. This non-refundable fee must be paid to the American Consulate, located at 16 Oxford Road, Kingston. You will be given a "Consular Record of Fees" form at the DHS window which you must take with you to the Consulate at the time of payment. You must bring the receipt of "Consular Fees Paid" back to this Office.

POLICE REPORT: 
If your Permanent Resident Card is lost or stolen, you are required to obtain a local Police Report describing the circumstances surrounding the loss of the Permanent Registration Receipt Card (previously referred to as a "Green Card").

VALID PASSPORT:
Your passport and information indicating your most recent departure from the United Sates and arrival into your country of origin such as your Jamaican "Immigration Landing Card."

PICTURE IDENTIFICATION CARD: 
This can be a driver’s license, student I.D. or employee I.D.

PROOF OF LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS: 
Your Permanent Resident Card, any written communication received from DHS confirming your status, or the presence of your Permanent Resident Card Number which begins with the letter "A".

FOUR IDENTICAL NATURAL COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS: 

These photos of yourself must have been taken within the last 30 days. The photos must have a white background, be un-mounted, be glossy, and must not have been retouched. The photographs must show your entire face in a three-quarter (3/4) view showing your right ear and your left eye. The photographs cannot be larger than 2x2 inches. Once you have the photographs you must lightly print your complete name and Permanent Resident Card or Registration Number on the back of all four photographs. 

PROCESSING TIME: Requests for Transportation Letter(s) will be officially accepted only after the above DHS requirements have been fully met and satisfied. The process takes from four to eight weeks to be completed. Please contact this Office after the fourth week from the date your request was officially accepted at the DHS window for an update on the status of your individual request(s) at (876)-926-6098. When your Transportation Letter(s) are completed, this Office will confirm a scheduled appointment date and time for you to appear at the DHS window to collect the Travel/Transportation Letter(s).

Instructions for the Transportation Letter Questionnaire

Instructions: To better assist you in the Transportation Letter process, it is extremely important that this Office is able to read the responses/information you provide on this form. Therefore, please print your responses to all questions legibly. In the event that you are unable to fill out this form and the attached "Record of Sworn Statement In Affidavit Form" on your own, the signature of the person preparing/answering the questions on your behalf will be required.

Transportation Letter Questionnaire