Can Jamaican citizens work in the US?

First, a bit of background: Unlike a regular visitor’s visa, the temporary worker visa permits travellers to work in the United States. The most common temporary worker visas here in Jamaica are in the H-2B category and involve work in the hospitality industry, which is an area of expertise for many Jamaican citizens!

How can a Jamaican become a US citizen?

A person may be granted naturalization after a minimum period of five (5) years residency in Jamaica on application following his/her residency through either Visa or Work Permit application. Required documents are: A Certified copy of Birth Certificate.

How can a Jamaican get a work permit in the US?

The application process for obtaining a U.S. work permit (also called an employment authorization document or EAD) is fairly straightforward. You need to fill out a one-page form, attach the fee, photos, and documents proving you’re eligible, and submit it to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

Why do Jamaicans come to America to work?

Jamaicans followed available employment opportunities in the region in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Many moved to Central America to work on major construction projects such as the trans-Isthmian railway and the Panama Canal. Others moved to Cuba to provide labor for expanding sugar production there.

Can I live in USA without a job?

What visas allow you to move to the U.S. without a job? An Investor or EB-5 visa is available to international entrepreneurs who can invest at least $500,000. This visa has the advantage that it offers a path to a Green card. As opposed to other work visas, this one does not require a job offer.

How can a Jamaican get a US green card?

To apply for an immigrant visa, a foreign citizen seeking to immigrate generally must be sponsored by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident immediate relative(s), or prospective U.S. employer, and have an approved petition before applying for an immigrant visa.

Does Jamaica recognize dual citizenship with USA?

If you are a national of Jamaica and then apply for nationality in the United States then you are able to be a dual citizen. However if you are a citizen of the United States and then apply for nationality in another foreign country, then you will lose your U.S. nationality.

How long can a Jamaican stay in the US?

The B1/B2 Visa allows a stay of 180 days in the United States per entry.

Does Jamaica accept dual nationality?

Jamaica accepts dual nationals. Persons interested in becoming citizens of Jamaica should first check to see if their country allows for dual nationality. Persons who apply for naturalization as Jamaican citizens must attend the Oath of Allegiance or Affirmation ceremony as part of the final step in becoming a citizen of Jamaica.

Who is eligible to become a Jamaican citizen?

Under Chapter two of the Jamaican Constitution, persons born in Jamaica and persons born outside Jamaica of Jamaican parents have an automatic right to Jamaican citizenship. This is explained in the Jamaican Nationality Act. Why become a Jamaican Citizen?

How can I bring my husband to Jamaica on an immigrant visa?

Procedures for Your Spouse to Come From Jamaica on an Immigrant Visa. If you and your husband or wife have already married, and your spouse is currently in Jamaica, you will start the green-card application process by filing Form I-130 with USCIS.

How can a US citizen apply for a Jamaican visa?

The U.S. citizen starts this process by filing a visa petition on Form I-129F with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). After USCIS approves the I-129F, it will transfer the case to the U.S. consulate in Kingston, Jamaica.