Applications for J’can citizenship surge across US
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May 27, 2026
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Applications for Jamaican citizenship through the United States have surged, with new figures showing a sharp increase in people seeking citizenship by descent and marriage.
Data from the Jamaican Embassy in Washington, DC, revealed that applications climbed 25 per cent in 2025, rising to 2,899 from 2,214 in 2024.
The biggest percentage jump came from people seeking citizenship through marriage. Applications in that category leapt 76 per cent, moving from 88 in 2024 to 155 in 2025.
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