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Public Question Asked by Meighan Young about Jamaica
I know you had family here, but how did you get the papers to stay in the country? Im working at Palladium until May and want to stay longer
I am from Canada but lived in Mexico the last few years. Can you give me some hints about permanent employment and immigration.... Thank you! Meighan
Answers (5)
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Answered by Donald(Dondi) Brideau , Lodge, Jamaica
As a canadian you can stay 3 months and then for $10,000ja you can stay another 3 months.You can then leave for a short time and do it again.As a commonwealth citizen permanent residency is easier. And then there is always marrying a Jamaican!
Answered by Lisa , Bournemouth Gardens, Jamaica
You will need a letter of employment from the company then you go to the passport office and apply for a work permit. You may have to pay a fee for this so be prepared.
All the best,
Lisa
Answered by Robert Nesta Morgan , Port Royal, Jamaica
Yow will need to get a work permit or have a company sponsor you. Also the prospects for getting a job are mixed at best but depending on your skills you might have some luck. Call the Passport office and they will give u comprehensive info on what u need to do the stay in JA.
Answered by Lloyd Hamilton (Bambino) , Ocho Rios, Jamaica
I think u should talk to an immigration officer or someone from the ministry of labour.and they r the most suitable ones to guide u on that issue.
Answered by Rayon Beckford , Liguanea, Jamaica
you can visit the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship office at 49 Union Street, Overton Plaza, Montego Bay. I can assist you to find it.
Mondays to Thursdays between 8:30am and 4:00pm
Fridays 8:30am – 3:00pm the cost for the extension of stay form will cost you J$10,000. you can get the application here just copy and paste this in your browser:
http://www.pica.gov.jm/PICA/media/Application-Forms/Immigration/Extention-Of-Stay-%28Immigration%29.pdf?ext=.pdf
