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[edit]

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

## By country[edit]

### China[edit]

Main article: Chinese Jamaicans

### England[edit]

Main article: Jamaicans of English descent

### France[edit]

Main article: French immigration to Jamaica

French immigration to Jamaica began in 1791.

### Germany[edit]

Main article: Germans in Jamaica

### India[edit]

Main article: Indo-Jamaicans

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

### Ireland[edit]

Main article: Irish people in Jamaica

### Japan[edit]

Main article: Japanese expatriates in Jamaica

### Lebanon[edit]

Main article: Lebanese Jamaicans

### Scotland[edit]

Main article: Scottish Jamaicans

### Spain[edit]

Main article: Jamaicans of Spanish descent

## References[edit]

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[edit]

* Demographics of Jamaica

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