SOUTH FLORIDA – After an aunt talked about that she may turn into a twin citizen a few years in the past, Ashley Moncrieffe got down to just do that. Little did she know after getting her Jamaican-based paperwork over half a decade in the past, she would got down to champion and help others involved in doing the identical by creating a limited mini-series on the right way to apply for a TRN, Citizenship by Descent, and the passport.
“This initiative began in 2021 once I determined that it will be cool however helpful to not solely data share but additionally philanthropically help somebody like myself on their pathway to connecting or reconnecting with their roots by means of Jamaican citizenship. For some, it’s onerous to consider and conceptualize that there’s a area of interest group that’s involved in gaining one other citizenship that’s not the everyday ‘Farrin’ citizenship. There have been talks from folks wanting the “blue e book” (passport) as it’s affectionately referred to as, however what some could fail to know is you should be a Jamaican citizen first earlier than you’ll be able to apply to obtain a Jamaican passport” states Ashley Moncrieffe.
Being Jamaican-American
Ashley Moncrieffe and CG Oliver Mair at citizenship ceremony 2022
“As many Diasporans, we frequently dwell a hyphenate way of life the place one foot is in our American tradition whereas one other is in our Caribbean tradition. Typically we’re absolutely planted in a single or the opposite at completely different occasions or experiences in our lives. Although it is a good thing, I acknowledge it’s a privilege to have and train the advantages of getting twin citizenship. I don’t take that chance frivolously, therefore my curiosity in giving again to our Diaspora group by means of info, monetary sources, and making a product we will all proudly put on.”
Moncrieffe continues, “It’s necessary to say, that Jamaican Citizenship by Descent is certainly in Jamaica’s constitution under section 3C (b) of the Citizenship (Constitutional Amendment) Act, 1999 and It’s seen as a part of your birthright. The method and costs are nothing in comparison with attempting to get American citizenship for many who are overseas. Finally this means of getting your Jamaican citizenship by descent might be comparatively easy, so long as you submit a compliant utility and paperwork, you need to be granted citizenship. There isn’t a check, there is no such thing as a swearing-in, and there’s no residency requirement. It’s only a compliant utility. For these whose questions and issues are why am I doing this, the higher query is why not?”
Based on final yr’s recipient, ZoAnne Logan, “That is an superior program to headstart your Jamaican citizenship journey. Earlier than profitable final yr, it was one thing I all the time speculated about doing. Now, there’s something and somebody to help me throughout this, which is usually a tedious course of.”
Jamaican Citizenship By Descent Grant Giveaway
AshFiMon’s Jamaican Citizenship By Descent Grant Giveaway is open and accepting functions till Sunday, October 1, 2023, at 11:59p EDT.
Candidates should be between 18-40, of Jamaican descent, and dwell in the US. Compliant candidates shall be robotically entered to win an AshFiMon exclusive Diaspora t-shirt. One winner shall be chosen by random draw for every prize.
The winner shall be notified by e-mail and social tag on Monday, October 2, 2023. To view the total phrases and circumstances and to use eligible and candidates are inspired to go to ASHFIMON.com.
