—— iis pet: Se a A BOOKLET FOR ALIENS IN THE -UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS a se eine a3 oa. rst} id a ¥ Ate & ng 7 as a¥ wt #4 Het »* cia iy Sette, S ae a pe Vere Sat oar & f ae + te le Igo et a7 =! al he of La 4-3 Pal a - > t= am ty ae at . | | rt. ee | li Il oe Dw ad é/ i* iT, > a” i rt Se See Sn ey a oe ee ee 2a er" COLLEGE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS ‘ february 1, 1968 Dear Reader: This book was prepared by the Implementation Committee on the Alien Worker, as.a means of acquainting aliens, primarily British citizens-frodm “down islands," with some of the procedures and regulations which pertain to them here in the United States Virgin Islands. The book came about in recognition of how hard it is for anyone who comes here to find in one place all the rules and regula- tions necessary for working and becoming a responsible member of the community. = Moreover, whether having a temporary or permanent status, aliens have rights and duties, and it is unwise to take for granted a knowledge of thesé rights and duties, Behind this book is the:idea that if aliens are assist- ed in establishing themselves as'members of the community, there will be less friction between them and those people whc are already established, and there will be less reason for anguish or dissatisfaction among themselves. The research and writing was done under the directic of the Committee by SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, ING, of Silver Spring, Maryland. This docu- ment is part of the Alien Worker Program sponsored by the College of the Virgin Islands with the assistance of a grant of funds under the Title I of the Higher Education Act of 196, * sincerely, dol me | Qurta Project Director, Title I Community Service and Continuing Education Programs sox 1az6 wo ST. THOMAS VIRGIN ISLANDS @ ocsor Mrs. Thomas R. Blake Rev. Lawrence J. Buckley Mr. Walter Julio Mr. Ishmael A. Meyers Bishop Cedric E. Mills Mr. Edmund L. Penn Dr. Arthur A. Richards Mr. George Simmons Mr. Hugh M. Smith Mrs. May Amritt Villa Rev. Mathias Zeiler Where to Find It... I Aliens—What, Who and Why II How Can An Alien Enter the U.S. Virgin Islands? .. Til How to Become a Bonded Alien IV Becoming a Permanent Resident Alien 5 Vv How to Get A Job As a Bonded Alien 8 A. Employment Rights and Duties B. How to Get a Job 10 VI. What Kind of Housing is Available? ............... ce 10 VII Rights and Duties of Aliens VIII. Education 12 XI Where to Get Help 13 Appendix I. Packet 3 14 21 Appendix II. Packet 4 ooo... cece eee eneteseeeene ey Appendix IIT. Minimum Recruitment Wage Rates for 26 Some Jobs in the Virgin Islands as oP. ae. == uy \ye ES “4, i Y Ys (&. > on ) wh -—AN 1147) Be (F} Hi SM uh eS \ 7 /\ = i b> rm we? — te ars— \/ What This Booklet is ALL About... This is a booklet for aliens in the United States Virgin Islands. It has one purpose: to help aliens understand their rights and responsibilities in the Virgin Islands. This is a “how-to” booklet. It describes: __how to get to the Virgin Islands —what forms are necessary —how to complete the required forms. __the differences between a “bonded” alien and a ‘permanent resident” alien —how to become a permanent resident alien —the social, job, and other rights of aliens AND MANY OTHER THINGS... Laws and procedures change = frequently, so what is reported BUT M@ here may also change. CHECK with the Authorities BEFORE DOING ANYTHING. I. ALIENS: What, Who & Why IN TERMS OF CITIZENSHIP, WHAT KIND OF PEOPLE ARE THERE IN THE UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS? ll. HOW CAN AN ALIEN ENTER THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS? SUPPOSE YOUR HOME COUNTRY IS ANOTHER ISLAND. HOW CAN YOU ENTER THE VIRGIN ISLANDS? THERE ARE FOUR WAYS. 1. “A Visitor’s VISA.” You may visit friends or relatives for up to three months. You can apply at the United States Consulate in your home country. A visa is not required for British Islands or several other Caribbean Islands, You must be able to prove that your transportation to the U.S. Virgin Islands and home is paid for. You should have a passport. You must show that you will be self-supporting while here. If you come from the British Islands, the U.S. Consulate is in Bridgetown, Barbados. 2. “Become a ‘Bonded Alien.’ Find an employer in the U.S. Virgin Islands who will hire you. He will help you get the necessary papers filled out. This report describes on page 5 how this can be done. 3. “Become a Permanent Resident Alien.” Pages 5 to 7 of this report tell you how this can be done. 4, ‘Marriage to a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident Alien.” NTA ow to BECOME 6 BONDED ALIN If you, your wife, a friend or a relative want to come to the United States Virgin Islands and work and your home country or Island is not part of the United States, what must be done? There are two basic things: 1. An employer must be willing to hire the person wishing to come to the Virgin Islands. 2. A series of forms must be completed. How to find a job is discussed in Section V; how to become a ‘“‘bonded alien is described here. ane employer usually starts these proceedings by doing these things: He applies to the Virgin Islands Employment Security Agency certifying that he needs workers and cannot find citizens of the United States or per- manent resident aliens to qualify. 2. The Virgin Islands Labor Department reviews the employer's work standards. 3. The Virgin Islands Employment Security Agency then certifies that a job with this employer is available. 4. The United States Immigration and Naturalization Service permits a worker to enter the Islands. The employer can ask the Immigration Service for a specific individual alien or for an alien who can perform a certain kind of job. lV. BECOMING A PERMANENT RESIDENT. ALIEN If you are in the Virgin Islands as a “bonded” alien and you wish to apply for permanent residency (that is, become an immigrant) in the United States, here is what you must do: As in the case of non-citizens becoming ‘‘bonded” aliens, for a “bonded” alien to become a resident alien, the usual procedure is for the em- ployer to start the process. This is done by the employer certifying to the U.S. Department of Labor that the ‘“‘bonded” alien has a permanent job. This information is sent to the American Embassy located in the alien’s home country. In the case of British Colonies, the Embassy is in Bridgetown, Barbados. In late 1967, a temporary office was established in Roadtown, Tortola, British Virgin Islands to speed the process. The Em- bassy then sends to the person applying for permanent resident status, a series of forms entitled “Packet 3.” This can be found in Appendix I, page 14. “Packet 3” requires: 1. A completed Biographic or background statement. 2. That the alien gather a series of documents which are listed in “Packet 3.” 3. When the documents are assembled, the applicant must send (by air) Packet 3, NOT THE DOCUMENTATION to: Vice Consul of the United States Embassy of the United States Bridgetown, Barbados. : Eee 4. E ia rE: eS THE MOST COMMON REASON FOR AP- PLICANTS FAILING TO GET PERMANENT RESIDENCY IS THAT THEY DO NOT WAVE ALL THE DOCUMENTS TOGETHER. ‘mead aouice (Packet 3) carefully: = Do not send the documents, but | end Packet 3 to Barbados. Send all correspondence by air nal. Make sure you have all the documents be- fore sending Packet 3 to Barbados. When the hans receives “Packet 3,” it is put on. the bottom of the list and an interview is scheduled. The applicant is notified of this interview and the location when he receives “Packet 4.” (This is es in Appendix TI, Page 21). Packet 4 contains: 1. Information about the aliens’ interview for processing as a permanent resident alien. 2. Information about the required medical examination. | 1. Read Packet 3 and Packet 4 very carefully. C 2. If you have questions, see Section IX, page 13 of this report for suggestions where you might receive help. 3. Do not hestitate to write to the American Embassy in Bridgetown for help. State your problem clearly. Write by Air Mail to: Vice Consul of the United States ¥ American Embassy Bridgetown, Baitades REMEMBER When the foreign citizen goes to Bridgetown for the interview, if the papers are in order, the process should be a simple one; but, there are 31 reasons for which a person can be refused permanent resident status. Some im- portant ones are: If the interview is successful, the alien is able to go back to the Virgin Islands. Immediately upon arrival, the Immigration officer will stamp the alien’s visa and, at that point, the alien becomes a permanent resident alien with most of the rights and privileges of a citizen of the United States with the major exception that he cannot vote. The number of people who become permanent resident aliens each year is determined by the immigration laws, the number of people permitted into the United States from each Colony each year, and the speed with which the papers can be processed. A very important change will occur in the law affecting the number who can become permanent resident aliens in 1968. Up to July 1, 1968, the law has permitted each Colony (Nevis, St. Kitts, and Anguilla, considered one Coloney, for example) to provide at least 650 permanent resident aoe each year. As of January 1968, all quotas up to July 1, 1968 were ed. No one knows how long it will take to process applications for per- manent resident alien status after July 1, 1968. After the law changes in July 1968, tne number who will become permanent residents each year will be less than in the past—possibly 150 from all the colonies together. Thus, people interested in becoming permanent resident aliens can probably ex- pect fairly long waits in the future. Finally, another way to become a permanent resident alien and event- ually a citizen is by marriage to a permanent resident alien or to a citizen. Check with the U.S. Immigration authorities to find out how this works. DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS? —Have your papers been sent to the American Embassy in your home Island and you want to know what has happened? —Do you want to know how long it will take to process your application? —Do you have a question about your eligibility for permanent residency? If so, see Section IX, page 13. \, HOW TO GET A JOB AS A "BONDED" ALIEN You, your wife, a friend or a relative wants to come to the Virgin Islands to work but does not have a job. What can be done? There are at least six things the person can do: 1. Get a list of employers and write them a letter. The Virgin Islands Telephone Directory lists some businesses. 2. If you have a friend or relative working in the Virgin Islands, ask for ideas and ask him to talk to his employer. 3. Put an ad in a newspaper. This is expensive, but it can be effective. 4. Write to agencies like: Labor Unions, Religious Groups, etc.; they may know of job openings. 5. Many companies located in the Virgin Islands send recruiters to other islands. Be on the alert for them. 6. Read ads in the local newspapers. As a visitor, it is illegal to seek employment. EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS AND DUTIES: The Virgin Islands Department of Labor enforces minimum wage regula- tions that affect workers (aliens as well) in most jobs and categories. Rates for some jobs are included in Appendix IIT. The bonded alien, with two major exceptions, has the same rights in terms of jobs as do permanent resident aliens and citizens of the United States. These two exceptions are: 1. When the bonded alien comes to the Virgin Islands, he is certified to work for one employer at one job. Legally, if he leaves this employer or that job, he must also leave the Virgin Islands before coming back for another job. 2. The bonded alien in the Virgin Islands can be bumped off his job by a per- manent resident alien or a citizen. A bonded alien must pay social security. The Social Security Act of 1967, says an alien living outside the United States for more than 6 months is not eligible for Social Security benefits unless he returns for 30 consecutive days every 6 months, has been drawing benefits for 10 years, or has had 10 years residence in the United States. Aliens from Barbados and Antigua are affected; the British- Virgin Islands and Nevis, St. Kitts and Anguilla are not affected by special agreement with the United States. For addi- tional information, contact the Social Security Office on St. Thomas (See p. 13 ). Bonded aliens qualify for workmen’s compensation and, if injured on the job, can be compensated. If a bonded alien thinks his employer is not living up to the minimum wage regulations established by the Department of Labor, he can file a complaint with the Labor Department and the Virgin Islands Attorney General’s Office. Check the minimum wage rate list in Appendix ITI. ‘8 STEPS IN GETTING A JOB: In seeking a job, keep in mind these important things: 3 2. Know what you can do. Do not lie about experience and background. Give the employer names and addresses of people you have worked for before or people who can testify to your honesty, reliability, and skills. Try to see the employer personally to let him have an opportunity to see what kind of a person you are. Look over the working facilities. Many employers send job recruiters to the Islands, If one contacts you, get the answers to these questions: —Have you been offered a job? Did you accept? Does the recruiter know you accepted? Do you have a written statement? —Do you know the conditions under which you will work? Must you furnish a uniform or tools? Do you know how much you will be paid? How often will you be paid? —Do you know the exact day the job will start? Do you have this in writing? —Has the employer agreed to furnish you a place to live? If not, what arrangements will you make? Prepare a personal background form that is simple and describes who you are, where you are from and what your experiences are. A sample form follows: V| WHAT KIND OF HOUSING IS AVAILABLE? t IF YOU ARE AN ALIEN NEWCOMER TO THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, YOU WILL NEED A PLACE TO LIVE. WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT TO FIND? 1. Rooms are available; but, rents are high. One room, with no sanitary facili- ties or furnishings, may cost at least $50 a month. 2. Public housing is being built, but it is not available to “bonded” aliens. Citi- zens of the United States are given first preference. 3. Some bonded aliens “build houses” out of materials they pick up. But, often these units do not meet government standards and get torn down. 4. Some bonded aliens sign working agreements that include a “live-in” clause, particularly those who are to perform work as domestics. Much of this hous- ing is adequate. Many, however, find that it is too restrictive socially. 5. Some companies like Hess Oil and Harvey Alumina on St. Croix provide housing at about $3.50 per week. FINDING ADEQUATE HOUSING WILL BE A SERIOUS PROBLEM. VIL. WHAT PROTECTION DOES THE ALIEN HAVE UNDER THE LAWS? WHAT ARE HIS DUTIES? 1. Aliens, like citizens, must obey all the laws of the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United States, Failure to obey the laws can result in deportation. 2. The bonded alien and permanent resident aliens pay income taxes at the same rate as citizens. 3. Bonded aliens have no “right” to a job. Should cither a qualified citizen or a permanent resident alien apply for the job the bonded alien holds, the em- ployer must replace the bonded alien. 4. Male permanent resident aliens are eligible for the U.S. Selective Service (draft) after six months. 5. Aliens can get drivers’ licenses in the U.S. Virgin Islands. A 90-day permit will be issued to aliens who have drivers’ licenses from their home Islands. Police and rental car agencies issue the permits. For those wishing to apply for drivers’ licenses, the police give tests. Under a new law, bonded aliens who have applied for permanent residence and who hold a valid operator’s license may obtain a chauffeur’s (taxi) license provided he will drive for the owner of five or more taxicabs. Permanent resident aliens and citizens are allowed to have chauffeurs’ licenses if (1) they have been a licensed driver for three years; (2) they have been a resident of the U.S. Virgin Islands for one year, and; (3) they have not been convicted of a felony. 6. A bonded alien will have difficulty in getting credit and loans, Permanent resident aliens qualify for loans on the same basis as citizens. 7. All aliens can use the public libraries. Cards are issued to all. 8. 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Because of overcrowding, however, the Board of Educa- tion in December, 1966, established a list of priorities for children of per- manent resident aliens: The 1968 edition of the Virgin Islands telephone directory lists these schools: WED OPW PE . St. Peter and Paul High School, Charlotte Amalie . Phone Numbers The Department of Education... cece ee neeeeneeneeeneeenene 774-0100 Adele M. Mother, Christiansted .......................... .. 173-0117 All Saints Church School, Charlotte Amalie .. .. 174-0231 Antilles: School; Charlotte Amaule | i.s.sssiisssesiscsises scccsssccccnssveccavers caveats 774-1966 Bluewater Bible College, Charlotte Amalie ........00.0...cccccceeeeeeeteeees 774-4029 Calvary Elementary School, Charlotte Amalie ................0.0--- 774-1759 © College of the Virgin [slams .o....0..0..0.cccccccceseeeeessereeseeeneeneeteenees 774-1252 Commercial Center, Charlotte Amalie ....... Re ee eee ee TON TOD 774-2905 Frederick Lutheran School, Charlotte Amalie .......0..0...e 774-1741 Good Hope School, Frederiksted ..............0005 ... 172-0022 Grove Place School, Frederiksted ..... 172-0831 The Manor School, Christiansted .......... ... 773-1448 Montesorri School, Charlotte Amalie ............... St. Croix Country Day School, Christiansted ........ St. Joseph’s Central High School, Frederiksted .... St. Patrick’s School, Frederiksted ............0.60c:e .. 774-4144 ... 113-2885 ve 172-0455 ... 172-0220 .. 174-2199 Seventh Day Adventist School, Christiansted ............ ... 7718-1822 Seventh Day Elementary School, Charlotte Amalie ...... .. 174-3851 12 The Governor’s Comubieeion for ‘Saas Services has” Leger a Directory of Human Services. It contains a | of such agencies as: Consult this Directory if you have qanseons. The Public Library has copies. Also, consult the telephone directory, especially the “Yellow Pages” in which anne’ —Schools—Hospitals—Churches—Doetors—Lawyers are listed by services. Some important agencies for aliens are: 1. 2. 3. 10. iL. Phone Number The Virgin Islands Employment Security Agency, :. Thomas .... 774-0660 GROBE .erorsee 773-1440 The Virgin Islands Department of Labor, St. Thomas .................. 774-2401 The Virgin Islands Department of Social Welfare, St. Thomas .. 774-0930 St. Croix ...... 773-0345 The Virgin Islands Department of Public Safety, St. Thomas .... 774-2310 St. Croix ........ 773-1310 The Virgin Islands Attorney General, St. Thomas ............0..:000 774-1163 SE; CLOtT esisecessvsccsriesussnsennes 773-0295 British; Constllate, St;(THOMSES s2cccenaccncnnisnwnrmcnncmannes 774-0033 U. S. Department of Justice, St. Thomas ... 174-1390 Immigration and St. Croix ..... .. 178-1545 Naturalization Service, St: JOM i iiissiccsscssccsesces 774-4940 The Virgin Islands Department of Health, St. Thomas ............ 774-0177 St. Croix .... . 473-1112 The Office of Economic Opportunity, St. Thomas .. ... 174-4799 U.S. Social Security, St. Thomas ............5:c..ccssesicsecsecesineeeas tetveee eee 774-0446 V.I. Department of Education, St. Thomas .............:cccccceeeereees 774-0100 St; Croix sisscssccncccsanccins 773-1025 REMEMBER In Using the telephone Dial before depositing your money. When you get an answer, deposit the money. GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS ARE THERE TO HELP YOU. DO NOT BE AFRAID TO ASK. a a a a a a i a Se Se ae APPENDIX I DEPARTMENT OF STATE Sir or Madam: Reference is made to your inquiry regarding steps to be taken in applying for an immigrant visa for admission into the United States. (C) This office has received an approved petition according you "immediate relative’ status. (1) This office has received an approved petition according you preference status. (C) This office has received an approved Department of Labor certification. [_] It has heer, determined that you are exempt from the provisions of Section 212(a)(14) of the Immiaration ana Nationality Act, as amended. You may now prepare for the filing of your formal visa application by taking the following three steps: A. EIRST, complete and return immediately to this office the enclosed Form DSP-70, Biographic Data tor Visa Purposes. B. SECOND, obtain the following documents, but DO NOT SEND THEM TO THIS OFFICE. As you obtain each document, check the box to the right of each item: 1. PASSPORTS. A passport must be valid for at least six months and it must he endorsed by the issuing authority for travel to the United States. Each child sixteen years of age or older, who is included in the passport of his parents but whose photograph does not appear OO in such passport, must obtain his own passport. BIRTH CERTIFICATES. Two certified copies of the birth record of each person wishing to immigrate are required. The certificate must state the date and place of birth and the names of both parents. It must also be indicated on the certificate that it 1s an extract from [7] the official birth records. Photostatic copies are acceptable, provided the original is of- fered for inspection by the consular officer. Ynobtainable Birth Certificate. In rare cases, it may be impossible to obtain a birth certif- icate hecause records have been destroyed, or the government will not issue one. In such, a case, a baptismal certificate, in duplicate, may be submitted for consideration provided it contains the date and place of the applicant's birth, information conceming parentage and the baptism took place shortly after birth. Should a baptismal certificate be unobtainable, (_] aclose relative, preferably the applicant's mother, should prepare an affidavit, in duplicate, stating the place and date of the applicant’s birth, the names of both parents and maiden name of the mother. Such an affidavit must be executed before an official authorized to ad- minister caths or affirmations. i) (over) LETTER LETIE® si -869 14 a 3. POLICE CERTIFICATES. Each visa applicant aged 16 years or over is required to submit a police certificate, in duplicate. Such certificates must be obtained from the police euthor- ities of each locality, including places in the United States, where the applicant has re- sided for six months or more since attaining the age of 16 years. A police certificate must also be obtained from the police authorities of any place where the applicant has been arrested for any reason, regardless of how long he lived there. Such certificates must cover the entire period of the applicant's residence in the area. A certificate issued by local O police authorities must be of recent date (not more than two months old) when presented to the consular officer. The term “police certificate’ as used in this paragraph means a certi- fication by the appropriate police authorities stating what their records show concerning the applicant, including any and all arrests, the reasons therefor, and the disposition of each case of which there is a record. 4. COURT AND PRISON RECORDS. Persons who have been convicted of a crime must obtain two certified copies of each court record and of any prison record, regardless of the fact | that they may have subsequently benefited trom an amnesty, pardon or other act of clemency. 5. MILITARY RECORD. Two certified copies of any military record, if applicable, should be oO obtained. 6. PHOTOGRAPHS. Three identical photographs, 14x 1% inches (37mm x 37mm), showing full face view, no head-covering, white background and on thin paper. This applies to all (_) applicants, regardless of age. 7. EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT. Any evidence which will show that you and the members of your family, who will accompany you, are not likely to become public charges while in the United States. The enclosed information sheet, Form DSL-845, lists evidence which may i) be presented to meet this requirement of the law. 8. MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES. Married persons should present two copies of their marriage certificate. Proof of the termination of any previous marriage must also be submitted, in oO duplicate (e.g. death certificate of spouse;decree of divorce or annulinent). 9. TRANSLATIONS. All documents not in the official language of the country in which appli- cation for a visa is being made, or in English, must be accompanied by certified translations into English. Translations must be in duplicate and certified by a competent translator and swor to by him before a Notary Public. C. THIRD, when you and all accompanying members of your family have obtained all of the required documents listed above and checked in red on the left by the consular officer, sign the statement below and return this entire form to this office. No further action can be taken on your appli- cation until you have completed these three steps. Very truly yours, William Ryerson Vice Consul of the United States of America Enclosure: Form DSL-845 I have in my possession the documents I have checked above. | want to proceed with my immigrant visa case and request an appointment at the consulate for myself and accompanying members of my family to make formal application for visas. (Signature) PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY DOCUMENTS TO THIS OFFICE UNTIL YOU ARE SPECIFICALLY DSL-869 REQUESTED TO DO SO BY THIS OFFICE. 15 POST SYMBOL: DEPARTMENT OF STATE Form Approved BIOGRAPHIC DATA FOR VISA PURPOSES Budget Bureau No. 47-R151.2 INSTRUCTIONS Complete this form for your entire family (yourself, spouse and unmarried children under 2] years of age). 1. NAME (Family name) (First nome) (Middle names) OTHER NAMES, ALIASES ( |? morried womon, maiden name and of any p ) NAME IN NATIVE LETTERS OR CHARACTERS IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE f2. PLACE OF BIRTH (City) (State or province) (Country) DATE OF BIRTH (Month) (Dey) (Yeor) SEX PRESENT NATIONALITY PAST NATIONALITY CO mele ([) Female fs. NAME OF FATHER 4. MAIDEN NAME OF MOTHER |S. FATHER’S BIRTHPLACE (City) (State or province) (Country) 6. MOTHER'S BIRTHPLACE (City) (State or province) (Country) 7. NAME OF SPOUSE (Maiden or family nome) (First name) (Middle names) 8. SPOUSE’S BIRTHPLACE (City) (State or province) 9. SPOUSE'S BIRTHDATE (Month)(Day)10. WILL SPOUSE IMMIGRATE WITH YOU? (Country) (Year) (J Yes L_] Ne 11. NAME OF SPOUSE’S FATHER 12. NAME OF SPOUSE'S MOTHER 13. BIRTHPLACE OF SPOUSE’S FATHER (City) (State or province) 14. BIRTHPLACE OF SPOUSE'S MOTHER (City) (State or province) (Country) (Country) 15. LIST UNMARRIED CHILDREN UNDER 21 YEARS, NOT U.S.CITIZENS WHO WILL ACCOMPANY YOU NAME OF CHILD PLACE OF BIRTH (City, state or province, country) BIRTHOATE 16. IF YOU OR YOUR SPOUSE ARE NOW, OR HAVE BEEN, IN THE UNITED STATES, STATE: WHERE WAS VISA OBTAINED WHEN WAS VISA GRANTED (Month, Year) (CC) APPLICANT ERE WAS ° ( C) spouse CHECK TYPE OF VISA USED FOR SUCH ENTRY: (J Immigrant (CD Government or international organization official or employee (DF) Exchange Visitor [[] Other nonimmigrant Specify 17. IF YOU OR YOUR SPOUSE PREVIOUSLY LIVED IN THE UNITED STATES, STATE: DATE ADMITTED DATE DEPARTED REASON FOR DISCONTINUING RESIDENCE FORM 2-06 OSP-70 (Over) 16 FORM DSP-70 2-66 Page 2 18. LIST BELOW IN DATE ORDER ALL PLACES WHERE YOU, YOUR SPOUSE AND UNMARRIED CHILDREN NAMED ON THE OTHER SIDE HAVE LIVED SINCE REACHING THE AGE OF 16. (I? is not necessary to list the places where you have lived less than six months). FIRST NAME OF FROM TO FAMILY MEMBER CITY OR TOWN, PROVINCE, COUNTRY OCCUPATION (Month, Yeor) (Month, Yeor) 19, MEMBERSHIP OR AFFILIATION IN ORGANIZATIONS IN EACH COUNTRY NAMED IN ITEM 18: CULTURAL, SOCIAL, LABOR OR POLITICAL ORGANIZATION FROM TO I certify that all information given is complete and correct. DATE SIGNATURE AND PRESENT ADDRESS paper and otteched to this form, NOTE: If space obove is insufficient to answer ony questions properly, the additional information may be printed below or on o separate sheet of 17 GPO 9490 THE FOREIGN SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA EVIDENCE WHICH CAN BE PRESENTED TO MEET THE PUBLIC CHARGE PROVISION OF THE LAW Section 212(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act of the United States requires an applicant for a visa to establish to the satisfaction of the consular officer at che time of his application for a visa, and also to the satisfaction of the United States Immigration officials at the time of his application for admission into the United States, that he is not likely at any time to become a public charge. An applicant for an immigrant visa may generally meet the public charge requirements of the law by the presentation of documentary evidence, in duplicate, establishing that: (a) he has, or will have, in the United States funds of his own sufficient to provide for his support. (b) he has employment awaiting him in the United States which will provide an adequate income; or (c) relatives or friends in the United States will assure his support. Since court decisions have held that affidavits of support constitute only a moral and not a legal obligation these affidavits have significance only to the extent that they show compelling moral reasons which prompt the affiant to assume responsibility for the alien should he be in need of assistance. EVIDENCE OF APPLICANT'S OWN FUNDS An applicant who has, or will have, in the United States funds of his own available for his support may submit to the consular officer one or more of the following items: (a) statement from an officer of a bank showing present balance of applicant’s account, date account was opened, and average balance during the year. If there have been recent unusually large de- posits an explanation therefor should be given. (b) proof of ownership of property or real estate, in the form of a letter from a lawyer, banker or re- sponsible real estate agent showing its present valuation. Any mortgages or loans against the property must be stated. (c) letter or letters verifying ownership of stocks and bonds, with present market value indicated; (d) statement from insurance company showing policies held and present cash surrender value; (e) proof of income from business investments or other sources. *PREARRANGED EMPLOYMENT Evidence of prearranged employment should be presented in the form of a written statement, in dupli- cate, from the prospective employer, on his business letterhead or if he has no letterhead in the form of an affidavit. The statement or affidavit should: (a) contain a definite offer of employment; (b) state whether the employment will be immediately available upon the applicant’s arrival in the United States; (c) specify the location, type and duration (whether seasonal, temporary or indefinite) of the employ- ment offered; *Form DSL-908 (General Information on Visas for Domestic Servants) is available for persons ‘ (d) specify entering the United States to take up household work. LETTER beg” DSL -B45 18 (d) specify the rate or range of compensation to be paid; (e) be of fairly recent date and (f) if the prospective employer is an individual rather than a firm, some evidence proving that the individual is in a financial position to carry out the offer of employment. AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT There are no prescribed forms to be used by persons in the United States who desire to furnish spon- sorship in the form of a so-called affidavit of support for presentation to the consul, Each sponsor should furnish a statement, in duplicate, in affidavit form setting forth his willingness and financial ability to contribute to the applicant’s support and his reasons in detail for sponsoring the applicant. The sponsor’s statement should include: (a) information regarding his income; (b) where material, information regarding his resources; (c) his obligations for the support of members of his own family and other persons, if any; (d) his other obligations and expenses; (e) plans and arrangements made for the applicant’s reception and support in the absence of a legal obligation to support the applicant. To substantiate the information regarding his income and resources the sponsor may attach to his affidavit: (a) certified or notarized copies of his latest income tax return; (b) a statement, in duplicate, from his employer showing his salary and the length and permanency of employment; (c) a statement, in duplicate, from an officer of a bank regarding his account, showing the date the account was opened and the present balance; (d) any other evidence adequate to establish his financial ability to carry our his undertaking toward the applicant for what might be an indefinite period of time. If the sponsor is a well established businessman, he may submit a rating from a recognized concern in lieu of the foregoing. The sponsor should include in his affidavit a statement concerning his status in the United States, e.g. whether he is a United States citizen or an alien legal resident of the United States. The consular officer may require proof to substantiate such a statement. Proof of United States citizenship of a sponsor may be provided by means of a United States birth certificate or, in the case of a naturalized citizen, by means of an Immigration and Naturalization Service Form N-585 (Application for Information From or Copies of Immigration and Naturalization Service Records). An alien sponsor may provide proof of his lawful ad- mission into the United States for permanent residence by means of an Immigration and Naturalization Ser- vice Form I-550 (Application for Verification of Last Entry of an Alien). Either of these forms may be ob- tained from any office of the Immigration and Naturalization Service in the United States. It is important to note that reproduction of United States Naturalization Certificates or of Alien Registration Receipt Cards (Form I-151) is prohibited by law and severe legal penalties are prescribed for such reproduction. If the sponsor is married, the affidavit should be jointly signed by both husband and wife. Affidavits of support should be of recent date when presented to the consular officer. They are un- acceptable if more than a year has elapsed from the date of execution. IMPORTANT: All support documents must be presented to the consular officer in duplicate. LETTER 8-65 OSL-845 PAGE 2 19 EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Bridgetown, Barbados SPECIAL MEMO FOR PERSONS APPLYING FOR VISAS IN BRIDGETOWN Birth Certificates and Baptismal Certificates. If your birth certificates do not contain your first name (Christian name,) you must also present two copies of your baptismal certificate. Police Certificates. You must have two copies of a police certificate from each place where you have stayed for six months or more - even if you were only on holiday. For example, a person who lives in Barbados and who worked in Antigua for two and half years and who spent a seven month holiday in New York must present police certificates from Barbados, Antigua and New York. 20 1. The forms that must be with the alien when he arrives for the interview. 2. The amount of money the alien must have with him. . 3. Instructions for the Medical examination. 4 4 4 4 ‘ 4 4 ‘ ad DEPARTMENT OF STATE AMERICAN EMBASSY BRIDGETOWN BARBADOS. Sir or Madam: This office has received your notice{r ‘ou have afi the documents needed in connection your application for an immigrant_visa) It is necessary for all immigr dergo g€rtain medical examinations. Complete instruc- tlons for these examinations.are contMped on thefattached sheet. en scheduled for y6u to come to this office on igreting with You, except 5 appoinggd date. If you CANNOT KEEP THE APPOINTMENT, n appointment ha All’ members of your family+ must appear with you on the abov please notify this office at o igrant Visa and Alien Registration” (Form FS-510) which is enclosed. You will notice that my¢h of it is in question and answer form. Fill this form out com- pletely, using a typewriter or prjdting in block letters, but do not sign it now (you will have to swear to or affirm it before the consy¥ar officer). Every numbered part must be answered or otherwise com pleted. If any part does not Apply to your case, write in ‘Not Applicable’. Do Not use dashes or the letters ''n.a.” or othey/abbreviations to fill in such parts. The form must be completed, in dupli- cate, by each member offour family 14 years of age or over, who wishes to apply for an immigrant visa. You may complo¢e the form, in duplicate, on behalf of each child under 14 years of age. Now see the ‘Application for ed that you must bring with you all of che documents pertinent to your case. Your applicarionéannot be accepted if you fail to bring complete documentation. For your con- venient referenée, the generally required documents are listed and described below: Possport Military record, if applicable Forms FS-510 (2 for each person) Birth Ce Photographs (3 for each person) Marriage Certificote, if opplicoble Polic Affidavit of Support or Job Letter Evidence previously submitted to (unless you have evidence of your meet requirements of sec. 212(a)(14) For, own assets) Translations: All documents not in the official language of the country in which application for visa is being made, or in English, must be accompanied by certified translations into English. Translations must be in duplicate and certified by a competent translator and sworn to by him be- fore a Notary Public. Affidavits of support and evidence of prearranged employment (job letters) must be of fairly recent date; affidavits should be less than 12 months, job letters less than six months old when presented to the consular officer. (2) Married persons should present two copies of their marriage certificate. Proof of the termination of any previous marriage should also be submitted, e.g. death certificate of spouse; decree of divorce or annulment. All documents, except passports and photographs, must be submitted in duplicate. If you have only one copy of your birth certificate and cannot obtain another, you may submit two photostatic copies thereof but you must bring the original with you, for inspection by the consular officer; it will be returned to you. The same applies to any other certificate which may have been photostated. A child sixteen years of age or older, who is included in the passport of his parents but whose photo- graph does not appear in such passport, must obtain his own passport. Each child, regardless of age, requires a medical examination, a birth certificate in duplicate, and three identical photographs. You must be prepared to pay in cash a coral fee of $25.09 in United States currency or the equiva: lent in currency ( ) for each visa. ($5.00 for the application and $20.00 for the visa.) Each person immigrating, regardless of age, requires a separate visa. If a person is found ineligible to receive a visa, the fee of $5.00 for the application cannot be refunded. No assurance can be piven in advance thar a visa will be issued. Only after all your documents have been reviewed, your medical examination completed, you have signed and sworn to your formal application and have been interviewed by the consular officer can a decision be reached by thac officer as to your eligibility under the law to receive a visa. You are advised not to make any travel arrangements for departure from this country, not co dispose of your property and not to give up your position until che visa has been issued to you. Usually, a visa is valid for four months from dare of issuance, which means that any time within that four-month period it may be used to apply for ad- mission into the United States. This of fice will make every effort to expedite the processing of your application on the day of your appointment, but it is a process which does require several hours. It is possible that you will have to spend the entire morning or afternoon in the office before final action can be taken on your application. Should complications arise, it is unlikely that you will receive the visa on the day of your appointment; you may be required to return to this office another time. PLEASE MAKE CERTAIN THAT YOUR DOCUMENTATION IS COMPLETE AND THAT YOU HAVE TWO COPIES OF EACH DOCUMENT (except for passport and photographs). Upon arrival at chis office on your appointment day, please present this letter to the recep- tionist. Very truly yours, Consul of the United Seares of America Enclosures: 1. Instructions for Medical Examinations 2. Forms FS-510 (2 for each person) BRING ALL DOCUMENTS WITH YOU ON APPOINTMENT DATE LETTER DSL.87] 1*67 © GPO © (GR O - 282-2.6 (136) PAGE2 22 PLACE DEPARTMENT OF STATE FOREIGN SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF VISA APPLICANTS DATE OF EXAMINATION city Ar the request of the American Consul at COUNTRY NAME I certify that on the above date I examined AGE re I examined specifically for evidence of any of the following conditions; CLASS A: DANGEROUS CONTAGIOUS DISEASES: Actinomycosis Granuloma Inguinale Amebiasis Keratoconjunctivitis, infectious Blastomycosis Leishmaniasis Chancroid Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) Favus Lymphogranuloma Venereum Filariasis Myceroma Gonorrhea Paragonimiasis MENTAL CONDITIONS: Mental retardation (mental deficiency) Insanity Previous occurrence of one or more attacks of insanity Psychopathic personality Sexual deviation CLASS B: Physical Well-Being. CLASS C: Minor Conditions. Physical Defect, Disease, or Disability Serious in Degree or Permanent in Nature Amourting to a Substantial Departure from Normal Ringworm of scalp Schistosomiasis Syphilis,infectious stage Trachoma Trypanosomiasis Tuberculosis (pulmonary or extrapulmonary) Yaws Mental defect Narcotic drug addiction Chronic alcoholism (See proviso, sec. 34.7, USPHS Regs.) (CHECK NUMBER (1) BELOW OR COMPLETE NUMBER (2)) My examination, including the X-ray and other reports below, revealed: [1] (1) No defect, disease, or disability. Cc - diagnosis, and pertinent details*); (2) Defect, disease, or disability, or previous occurrence of one or more atracks of insanity, as follows (give class - A, B, or Chest X-ray report from Dr. from Dr. Blood serological report Other spccial report(s) (when needed) _ from Dr. a Dical TECHNICAL AlVISOR T OF FINAL REPORT FContinue on reverse side if necessaty. FORM to-es Fo 7398 23 #GPO 1966 0 209-864 CAS —16—7 7803-1 American Consulate General P.O. Box No. 302 Bridgetown, Barbados FOR VISA APPLICANTS RESIDENT AT ANTIGUA, W.I. To: Date: An appointment to enable you to make a formal application for a nonimmigrant /an immigrant visa will be made for you upon the receipt of the visa panel doctor's report and findings. Examinations required are as follows: Persons 15 years and over: Physical examination, chest X-ray and blood tests. Urinalysis if indicated. Children 11 to 14: Physical examination and chest X-ray. Urinalysis if indicated. Children under 11: Physical examination. Urinalysis if indicated. Only the Doctors listed below are authorized to perform medical examinations of visa applicants in behalf of the Consulate General: Dr. W.T. Joseph, St. Mary's Street, St. Johns Any weekday, except Tuesday and Friday morning. 9:00 - 12:00 a.m., 2:00 ~ 4:00 p.m. 9:00 - 12:00 a.m. only on Saturday. Phone 125 Dr. A. P. MacDonald Avondasset, St. John's Any weekday, except Tuesday and Friday morning. 9:00-12:00 a.m., 2:00-4:00 p.m. 9:00-12:00 a.m. only on Saturday. Phone 167 Dr. Z. Wisinger, Newgate Street, St. John's Any weekday, 9:00-12:00 a.m. Dr. L. R. Wynter, Long Street, St. John's Appointment only. Prices charged (B.W.I. Currency): Physical examination including urinalysis $5.00; vaccination including international certificate $3.00; blood test $2.00; X-ray film (if small) and reading $6.00 OR if large X-ray film and reading $10.00. You must take your passport to the visa panel doctor and radiologist for identification purposes. The doctor making the examination will forward your medical certificate in duplicate, directly to the Consulate General. You will be required to present evidence on entry into the United States that you have been vaccinated against small pox within the past three years. THE FEE FOR AN IMMIGRANT VISA IS $25.00 U.S. OR THE EQUIVALENT $43.00 B.W.1. CURRENCY. 24 AMERICAN EMBASSY P.O. BOX 302 BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS FOR VISA APPLICANTS AT ST. THOMAS, U.S.V.1I. AND BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS It is necessary for you to obtain a Medical Examination at your own expense. This examination MUST be obtained from Dr. Benjamin Nath. Only Dr. Benjamin Nath, Director, T.B. Control, St. Thomas, is authorized to perform medical examinations of visa applicants on behalf of the Embassy. Examinations are required as follows: Persons 15 years and over: Physical examination, chest X-ray and blood tests. Urinalysis if indicated. Children 11 to 14: Physical examination and chest X-ray. Urinalysis if indicated. Children under 11: Physical examination. Urinalysis if indicated. There are enclosed Forms FS-398 "Medical Examination of Visa Applicants" which you should take to Dr. Nath. You should present your passport or other suitable document for identification purposes to the doctor. You will be required to show evidence on entry into the United States that you have been vaccinated against small pox within the past three years. The standard fee for a medical examination is $7.00 U.S. plus $3.00 U.S. for X-ray, urinalysis and serology tests, combined. THE FEE FOR EACH IMMIGRANT VISA IS $25.00 U.S. OR THE EQUIVALENT $43.75 E.C. ccy. 25 APPENDIX Ill) 1. Alcoholic Beverages and Industrial Alcohol Industry eS Category Barrelling and Bottling Worker Boiler Man Assistant Boilerman Bookkeeper Secretary Electrician Welder Charwoman Bottler, Part Time Bottline Plant Worker Cooper Assistant Cooper Fermentor Category Bartender Bookkeeper Clerk Cook Assistant Cook Short Order Cook Category Carpenter Carpenter's Helper Mason Mason's Helper Field Clerk, and Timekeeper Electrician Rate Per Hour Category $1.20 Assistant Fermentor 1.0 Laboratory Assistant L425 Laborer 1,50 Still Operator 1.50 Assistant Still 1.90 Operator 1.95 *Truck Driver: 1.20 Light 1.20 Medium 1.20 Heavy 1.50 Special 1.25 Watchman 1.50 Chemical Analyst 2. Bar and Clerk Restaurant Industry Rate Per Hour Category $1.25 Counterman/woman 1.50 Waiter or Waitress 1:25 Dishwasher 2.00 Handyman, Janitor 1.45 Pantryman 1535 Secretary 3. Construction Industry Rate Per Hour Category $1.95 Electrician's Helper 1.50 **Equipment Operator: 1.95 Heavy 1550 Medium 1.30 Light Handyman 2.00 26 Rate Per Hour $1.25 1.25 1.25 1.50 dn 25 1.30 1.60 1.90 2.20 1.20 E,o0 1.25 Rate Per Hour $1.00 «95 ad) a, raf 5 LidO Rate Per Hour $1.55 2.50 Zev 2d 2.00 1.50 3. Construction Industry (Cont'd) Rate Rate Category Per Hour Category Per Hour Laborer Foreman $1.75 Instrument Technician $1.95 Laborer 1:25 Millwright 2.00 Mechanic 2.00 Oiler 2.00 Mechanic's Helper 1.55 Oiler's Helper 1.50 Painter lL. 7D Pipe Fitter 2.00 Laborer Painter 1.35 Pipe Fitter's Helper 1450 Bookkeeper 1.50 Plasterer 1.80 Secretary 1.50 Rigger Z.bD Clerk Le2d Structural Steel 2.00 Plumber 2.00 Worker Plumber's Helper 1,55 Steel Fitter L.75 Boiler Maker 1,75 Reinforced Steel 1.45 Boiler Operator 2.25 Worker Boiler Operator's 1.50 *Truck Driver: Assistant Light 1.30 Cement Finisher Ls 75 Medium 1.60 Chainman 1.50 Heavy 1.90 Chipper 1.50 Special 2.20 Welder 1.95 Welder's Helper 1.50 4. Garage Industry Rate Rate Category Per Hour Category Per Hour Bookkeeper $1.50 Mechanic $2.00 Clerk 1 é25 Mechanic's Helper 1.55 Bodyman L.90 Tire Repairman 1.25 Bodyman's Helper 1.45 Laborer, Car Porter T.25 Cashier 1.50 Secretary 1.50 Car Washer 1.00 Gas Attendant 9D. Grease Rack Man 1.45 5. Hotel and Guest House Industry Rate Rate Category Per Hour Category Per Hour Baker $1.35 Dishwasher $95 Bartender LS Electrician 1.90 Beach Boy 95 Grounds Keeper, 1.00 Bell Boy -85 Gardener Bus Boy 85 Bookkeeper 1.50 Boat Operator 1.75 Secretary 1.50 27 5. Hotel and Guest House Ind Category Front Office Clerical employees including Cashiers, Receptionists, and front office personnel Elevator Operators and Other Clerical Employees Cook Assistant Cook Housemaid Mechanic Night Watchman Pantryman Pool Attendant Category Office Clerk Assorter Checker Checker Trainee Counterman/woman Driver Dry Cleaning Machine Operator General Laundry Worker Hand Presser Laundry Attendant Machine Operator Machine Operator Trainee Category Bookkeeper Cashier Cutter Deliveryman Handyman Janitor 6. Handyman, Houseman, Kitchen Helper Hotel Laundry Worker Maintenance man including Plumber, $ .95 1.00 ~90 95 1.05 1.90 Electrician, Carpenter, and related occupations Maintenance Helper Waiter or Waitress Rate Per Hour Category $1.50 Janitor Laborer Lifeguard Le25 2.00 1/25 «95 Seamstress 1.85 Storeroom man 95 1.15 1515 1.40 LailS 15 5 Laundry and Dry Cleaning Industry Rate Per Hour Category $1325 Maintenance Mechanic 1.00 Janitor ol 1.00 Mangle Operator .. 75 Marker) 20 - 1:00" Shirt Presse | 1.30 Spotter Assorter ‘95 Steam Presser Utility Man .85 Washer Bookkeeper 1.00 Secretary 1.00 1.00 -90 Retail and Gift Shop Industry Rate Per Hour Category $1.50 Shipping Clerk 1.50 Secretary 1.25 Stockman/maid 1.25 Stock Laborer +95 95 28 Rate Per Hour $1.25 -95 -80 »95 -90 1.25 1.15 -95 1.00 1.50 1.50 Rate Per Hour $1.25 1.50 «95 «95 UVI Library Digitally signed by UVI Library DN: cn=UVI Library, c=US Date: 2002.07.16 16:33:48 -08'00' Signature Not Verified