The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis announced that three (3) individuals, who are nationals of the Caribbean Community Member States (CARICOM)—Jamaica and Belize—arrived in the Federation on May 19th, 2026 following their transfer from the United States of America (USA).
A press release said “the transfer is being conducted pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis and the Government of the USA concerning the transfer of certain third-country nationals who are citizens of CARICOM Member States.”
Additionally, at no cost to the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the individuals will be processed through the established immigration and security procedures of Saint Kitts and Nevis and will be granted the immigration status and legal accommodation ordinarily applicable to CARICOM nationals within the Federation.
The Government mentioned that “all relevant national security, immigration, and law enforcement agencies have been fully engaged in the process.” The USA Government has also provided the relevant biographical, medical, and criminal background information available in relation to the individuals prior to their transfer.
The individuals are not being transferred on account of criminal convictions. Their transfer relates to immigration violations in the USA. The release from the Federal Government added “the individuals are free, at their own discretion and subject to the laws and immigration requirements of their respective home countries, to return to their countries of nationality if they so choose.”
