Refusals and Ineligibilities

If all of the required documents are received and the consular officer finds the applicant to be qualified, the visa will be issued. 

Refusals Under Section 221(g) and Follow-Up Appointments

If there are any documents missing or the officer has further questions about the case, action on the case will be suspended under section 221(g) of the United States Immigration and Nationality Act.  The consular officer will give the applicant a list of documents and/or information required to recommence consideration of the case.  Instructions for scheduling a follow-up appointment are detailed under the "Schedule Follow-up Appointment" tab on this website.  If the applicant does not return with the requested information within one year, it will be assumed that the case has been abandoned and should be terminated.

Other Refusals

Applicants who are refused under other sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act will be given both a verbal and written explanation of the reason for refusal.  In some cases, depending on the type of refusal and the category of visa sought, the applicant may be eligible to seek a waiver from the Department of Homeland Security.  In some cases, the applicant will not be eligible to apply for a waiver.  If a waiver is available, the consular officer will give the applicant the necessary forms and instructions at the time of the interview. 

Forms

For your reference, links to some forms related to waiver applications are posted below.  These forms must be submitted during a scheduled appointment and in person to a consular officer at the US Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica, only if the applicant is instructed to do so.  Any forms received by mail or fax will be disposed of.

• I-601 (Application for Waiver of Ground of Inadmissability)
• I-212 (Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the United States after Deportation or Removal)
• G-325A (Biographic Information)