Frequently Asked Immigration Law Questions

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Q: What do I do when I obtain a work permit for a person, and thereafter wish to terminate their employment?

You ought to advise the Director of Immigration of the termination, present his/her permit to the Director and show proof that the person has or will be leaving the country.

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Q: When I apply for a work permit for a prospective employee and it is rejected, what do I do?

You can apply to the Director of Immigration for him to reconsider your application.

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Q: If I am born in the Bahamas but my parents are non-citizens, can I become a citizen of the Bahamas?

You can apply on your 18th birthday or within 12 months thereafter to be registered as a citizen of the Bahamas.

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Q: Can I become a citizen of the Bahamas if I was born outside of the Bahamas and my father is Bahamian and my mother is foreign?

Yes, you can become a citizen of the Bahamas at the date of your birth.

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Q: Can I become a citizen of the Bahamas if I was born outside of the Bahamas and my mother is Bahamian and my father is foreign?

You can apply for citizenship at the age of 18 or before attaining the age of 21. If you are a citizen of another country, you must renounce the citizenship of that country.

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Q: I am married to a Bahamian male. Can I become a citizen of the Bahamas?

Yes, Article 10 of the Constitution of the Bahamas states "any woman, who after 9th July, 1973 marries a person who is or become a citizen of the Bahamas shall be entitled, provided she is still so married, upon making application in such manner as my be prescribed, to be registered as a citizen of the Bahamas".

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Q: Do you have to apply for a spousal permit every year?

The spousal permit is only good for the first 5 years of marriage. So, if you apply for a spousal permit in your second year of marriage for example, and it is approved, your spousal permit will expire after 3 years.

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Q: What is a general work permit?

A general work permit is a permit that allows a person to engage in unrestricted employment.

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Q: I have just adopted a child who is not a citizen of the Bahamas. Can that child become a citizen of the Bahamas?

If the male adopter is a citizen of the Bahamas, the minor shall become a citizen of the Bahamas from the date of the adoption order made by a competent court.

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