Important Changes to WORC Services

Grand Cayman, 27 May 2024 – In an effort to better service customers, Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC) will be going through a transition period and changes in services will occur.

JobsCayman Portal Goes Offline

Effective 11:59 pm on Wednesday, 29 May, the current JobsCayman portal will no longer be available. This includes payments, job seeker registration, employer registration, posting job ads, and applying for jobs.
 

Customer Care Relocates to Artemis House – 67 Fort Street George Town

Effective, Monday 3 June, the Customer Care services will relocate to Artemis House. Customers will be able to access the same services that were offered at Apollo House West such as:

  • Payments
  • Submission of Applications
  • Passport Endorsement Stamps


Customers can park at the Apollo House West parking lot and follow the signs to Artemis House.  All other WORC services remain at Apollo House West which include the Employment Services and Training & Development Unit for Caymanians seeking employment or training.

 

WORC Online Services & Temporary Payment Arrangements

 As the existing JobsCayman online portal goes offline,  a site offering reduced online services will be available on 3 June. This site is temporary and will allow the final developing and testing of the new WORC Jobs & Online Payment  Services which is anticipated to launch on 18 June 2024.

The temporary site will have the following key functionalities:

  • Employers can continue to post job advertisements on worc.ky, and
  • Job-seekers can still search and apply for jobs on worc.ky.


However, payments must be made in-person. Customers submitting three (3) or more applications are encouraged to utilize the corporate drop bag to reduce wait times. Customer Care Officers will be on hand to review documents and ensure drop off is handled as efficiently as possible.

Passport Endorsement Stamps for Immediate Travel

WORC requests that during this time of transition only persons with immediate travel plans who want to secure a passport endorsement stamp to do so within ten (10) days before travelling. This measure will assist WORC in managing the high demand of this service as the summer approaches and persons travel plans increase. Persons are also reminded that a valid permit license can also be used as a travel document.

WORC appreciates your understanding and cooperation as these changes commence to enhance our service delivery. The office number remains the same at 945-9672, toll free 1-800-534-9672 or email WORC@gov.ky. For further updates on these changes visit worc.ky or follow on Facebook and Instagram.

Immigration (Transition) (Amendment & Validation) Bill, 2026 Amendments Addressed in Parliament

Grand Cayman, 9 March 2026 – The Cayman Islands Government has introduced a series of amendments to the Immigration (Transition) Act (2022 Revision).
The amendments aim to improve administrative efficiency, clarify longstanding practices, and provide greater certainty for thousands of Caymanians.
The proposed amendments were identified following the approval of the Immigration (Transition) (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2025 in December 2025.

The amendments include:

  • Allowing persons who previously submitted applications for the right to be Caymanian under section 37 of the Immigration legislation to have their applications viewed under the law at the time when they made their submission.

  • Allow Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC) to offer expedited processing fees for grant applications, and formally place the legal framework in place to allow for the collection of expediated fees for Temporary Work Permit applications.

  • Formalising in law the longstanding administrative practice recognizing individuals born in the Cayman Islands between 1 January 1969 and 26 March 1977 as Caymanian by virtue of their birth. This change will ensure that approximately 2,618 individuals born during that period will no longer be required to apply to the Caymanian Status and Permanent Residency Board or the Director of WORC to confirm the same.

Minister for Caymanian Employment & Immigration, the Hon. Michael Myles, said, “the amendments are necessary to close several gaps identified following the passage of the Immigration (Transition) (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2025 which was approved in December 2025.”

He continued saying, “I want to thank the Government for moving quickly to address these matters to ensure the law operates as intended. These changes are imperative to guarantee that the deficiencies that have been outlined are dealt with in a prudent and swift manner, while maintaining the integrity and clarity of our immigration framework.”

The amendments contained in the Immigration (Transition) (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2026, together with the amendments passed in the Immigration (Transition) (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2025 in December 2025, are intended to commence simultaneously to ensure clarity, consistency, and a smooth transition in the application of the law.

The Government therefore anticipates that all relevant provisions will come into force at the same time, with a proposed commencement date as early as 2 April 2026, subject to the completion of the necessary legislative processes.

To review the amendment to the immigration legislation, visit https://gov.ky/web/mcei/immigrationreform or gov.ky/mcei.

Grand Cayman

Apollo House West,
87 Mary Street,
George Town, Grand Cayman

Telephone

+1 (345) 945-9672
+1 (800) 534-9672 (TOLL FREE)

Email

WORC@gov.ky

Cayman Brac

District Administration Building,
19 Kirkconnell Street,
Stake Bay, Cayman Brac

Telephone

+1 (345) 948-2222