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TCNs arriving under US deal granted visitor status, freedom of movement in Jamaica

Oct 14, 2026 · The Gleaner

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Third-country nationals (TCNs) who arrived in Jamaica on Tuesday are being granted visitor status with freedom of movement, and may explore immigration pathways beyond asylum if they wish to remain on the island long-term, National Security and Peace Minister Dr Horace Chang has stated. His comments follow Tuesday’s arrival of the first batch of 22 migrants under the agreement with the United States, comprising 15 men and seven women from Ecuador and a European country.

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