The Passport Office then returns its report of the interview and its recommendations to the Ministry. The Ministry then decides whether to grant permanent residence. If the application is approved, the individual will return to the Passport Office to receive final approval. According to the Jamaican Passport Office, it may take six months to two years to complete the process. Upon approval, a stamp indicating the individual has unconditional residence is placed in the passport.
Individuals also receive a registered alien certificate.
Failure to maintain residence in Jamaica for a two-year period can lead to the revocation of a residency permit.