H4 - F1 stamping in Kingston - Jamaica

[parchuri]

My wife recently got approved COS from H4 to F1. Trying to visit Jamaica and get F1 stamped over there. Can someone please let me know, are we allowed to get stamping in Jamaica?

Is there any risk in travelling?

 

Thanks in advance.

[reddy1306]

Parchuri,

 

Can i know how long it took for COS ??

 

 

Thanks

Ramesh

[maverickp]

You first need to understand that an F-1 visa, unlike an H-1B, is not a dual-intent visa. That means, it's solely a non-immigrant visa that doesn't allow for immigrant intent, so you primarily need to fulfill 2 conditions in order to be given that visa: (1) you should prove that you have enough finances to pay for your studies, living and other expenses in the US, (2) you should prove that you have non-immigrant intent. For the second condition, what you need to show is home ties, to your home country, and/or the country you're applying for the F-1 in. If your home country isn't Jamaica, going there for an F-1 stamping might be a bit of a risk, and it might be better to go to your home country for the stamping instead.