Performers

Those who have been invited to the U.S. for  performance-related purposes must obtain a visa from the U.S. Embassy in Kingston.  In order to be considered a nonimmigrant under the above classifications, the applicant's prospective employer or agent must file Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker, with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services in the Department of Homeland Security (USCIS). Once approved, the employer or agent is sent a notice of approval, Form I-797.  Once the prospective employee is listed on the I-797, he or she can visit the U.S. Embassy for the visa interview. 

Applicants can make an appointment via the call center or through our self service website.

How to access the Call Center:  Applicants may call 1-800-572-7780, Monday through Friday, 0800 hours to 1800 hours, Saturday 0800 hours to 1300 hours, except Jamaican or U.S. holidays. If you are calling from the US, you can reach the call center by dialling this US toll free number 1-888-243-4840.

How to access the Self Service Website:  Applicants can access the Website at:  www.usvisa-jamaica.com

THERE IS ALSO A SPECIAL GROUP PROCESSING SYSTEM.

We are pleased to announce that together with the new Visa Information Service for Individual Visa Applicants beginning on November 19, 2008, the U.S. Embassy in Jamaica will also be implementing a new Self Service Group Process that will allow group sponsors to coordinate appointments for non-family groups much more efficiently.  The process has been envisioned to assist groups such as performers and athletes on O and P petitions who are traveling together to the US as a group. For more information on how to obtain further instructions and to schedule as a group, please send an email to JAMGroups@csc.com.  Once you have been authorized as a group you will receive an Access Code and be able to schedule your appointments through our Self Service Web at www.usvisa-jamaica.com.  The cost of this service is US$5.00 per applicant, payable by Visa or MasterCard.

For More Information

Click on http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1275.html for detailed information about temporary work visas to the U.S.

Go to http://uscis.gov/graphics/services/tempbenefits/tempworker.htm and http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/index.htm for additional guidance and forms pertaining to temporary work visas.