JamaicaFamily
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The dependency extension is for foreign nationals not working in Jamaica who depend on a spouse or a parent aged 60 or over who works in Jamaica.
This applies to foreign nationals not working in the island but are dependent on a spouse or parent (60 years and over) who works in the island.
The principal applicant’s passport, citizenship certificate, work permit or exemption letter is required.
Principal applicant’s passport / original citizenship certificate / work permit or exemption letter from Ministry of Labour and Social Security
The relationship must be proved with an original marriage, birth or adoption certificate.
Original document to establish relationship example original marriage certificate, original birth certificate or adoption certificate
The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm the financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance requirements.
Extensions of stay are processed by PICA within three working days. The official source does not state the rights the family member receives, how long the extension lasts or any way to independent or longer-term status.
Extensions of stay are processed within three (3) working days for all the categories.
These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.
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