Immigration to Jamaica

Immigration to Jamaica is the responsibility of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), an agency of the Government of Jamaica.[1] By the late 2010s emigration continued to be greatly in excess of immigration.[2]

History

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In March 2023, PICA employees striked over pay.[3] As a result, there was disruption at the islands two international airports.[4]

By country

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China

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England

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France

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French immigration to Jamaica began in 1791.

Germany

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India

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The first Indians came to Jamaica aboard the S. Blundel Hunter on 10 May 1845.[5]

Ireland

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Japan

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Lebanon

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Scotland

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Spain

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References

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  1. ^ "Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency". www.pica.gov.jm. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
  2. ^ "Migration in Jamaica: A Country Profile 2018". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  3. ^ Morgan, Micaiah (2023-03-13). "Immigration officers in Jamaica on strike over Government's compensation review exercise". CNW Network. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
  4. ^ "Immigration Officers Agree To End Protest". radiojamaicanewsonline. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
  5. ^ Korney, Stephanie (2017-09-27). "10 Contributions Indian Immigrants Made to Jamaica". Jamaicans.com. Retrieved 2023-03-19.

See also

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