Immigration office smooth and kind<\/p>\n
Foreign workers and researchers are well aware that the
\nprocess to obtain a temporary stay visa is long and complicated.
\nReaders of this section of The Jakarta Post also know that the
\nimmigration office in South Jakarta has been criticized for
\nexacerbating the process. I experienced the problems firsthand
\nwhen I applied for a visa last year. The experience was almost
\ntoo much to bear, and I nearly walked out of the office with the
\nintention of going straight home and never returning to
\nIndonesia.<\/p>\n
In light of these criticisms, my most recent trip to that
\noffice deserves mention. Renewing my visa required about one hour
\non the first day, after which I was told to return in two days.
\nThe second trip required only about 15 minutes. The process was
\nmuch smoother, the employees were polite and helpful, and even
\npersonally guided me from one window to the next.<\/p>\n
My experiences at Kantor Imigrasi in South Jakarta last year
\nand this year were so different they deserve to be noted. I do
\nnot believe the difference is due entirely to good luck or to my
\ngreater familiarity with the system. Rather, I think it is more
\nlikely that the immigration office listened to the criticism and
\nmade adjustments. We, in turn, should give credit where credit is
\ndue. My experience is that the immigration office in South
\nJakarta has become a much more friendly and efficient office.
\nWhoever is responsible deserves credit and thanks.<\/p>\n
MYRON SHEKELLE<\/p>\n
Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/immigration-office-smooth-and-kind-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }