THE EDITOR, Sir:
ON MAY 31, 2002 I submitted an application to the United States Embassy for a visa but my application was refused on the ground that I did not have sufficient ties to Jamaica under Section 214 (b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
The gentleman who interviewed me at the embassy did not ask me any question pertaining to my ties to my country. All he asked me was if I have ever been in the US and who will I stay with there.
It is assumed that a person should be given the opportunity to state certain facts and having a fair hearing, bearing in mind the time and money spent in applying for this visa.
I have been employed in my current job for the past 11 years, I am a mother of three children and married. I have the title for our own home. What else do I need to establish that fact.
It was surprising to know that the only way that one can appeal is to spend an additional fee to re-apply sending in the documents which this interviewer did not asked for.
I am etc.,
JUDITH HALL
jumunch@yahoo.com
2 Oxford Road
Mutual Life Building
Kingston 5
