Twenty-one illegal migrants have been located in the North Sound area of Virgin Gorda on March 21, 2024. 

The public is notified that the Department of Immigration’s Processing Unit will be temporarily closed at 12 noon today, March 19. All appointments, inquiries, and processing services will also be temporarily suspended during this closure.

The Department of Immigration will host office hours on Anegada on Friday, March 22, 2024 for the facilitation of extensions of visitors Landing Permits, extensions to Entry Permits for work permit holders and general queries for services provided by the department. 

The public is asked to assist with the location of Mr. Jean Carlo Ospina Cano, Ms. Pamela Mesa Escobar and Ms. Yesica Yojana Marin Ramirez of Colombia (pictured).

14 ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS FOUND ON VIRGIN GORDA

The Belonger Status and Permanent Residence Policy for the Virgin Islands has been approved by Cabinet.

The Department of Immigration will be holding office hours on Anegada and Jost Van Dyke in the month of March to facilitate extensions to Landing Permits for visitors, extensions to Entry Permits for work permit holders and other general queries for applications with the Department. 

Premier Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley is inviting members of the public to submit  feedback on the proposed Immigration Policy.

The public is invited to submit feedback on the proposed Belonger Status and Permanent Residence policy and the Stakeholder Report following consultations based on the independent reviewer’s report on granting Residence and Belonger status.