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Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, 19 August 2025 – Please be advised that the Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC) offices on Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac will open later than usual on Monday, 25 August 2025, to accommodate a staff event. The office will open at 12:30 PM. Normal...

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, 17 July 2025 –Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC) has an important announcement for the public, including employment agents and representatives: The Temporary Work Permit (TWP) Form has been updated. Effective August 1, 2025, it is crucial to use...

WORC is pleased to confirm that all services have been fully restored and are now operating as expected. WORC sincerely thanks its users for their patience, understanding, and continued support throughout the disruption.

WORC is currently experiencing a system outage and are unable to accept customers at this time. The team is actively working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. WORC sincerely apologises for the inconvenience and appreciates your patience and understanding during this time. An...

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, 3 July 2025 – Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC) reminds all Permanent Residency holders that duly completed Annual Declaration Forms must be submitted on or before the expiry date of their annual payment. In accordance with Section 37(12) of the...

Grand Cayman, 3 July 2025 – A well-established local law firm was recently found guilty and fined for violating the Immigration (Transition) Act (2022 Revision) by failing to disclose Caymanian applicants during a recruitment process earlier in 2025.   Following a complaint made to the...

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, 16 June 2025 – Please be advised that the Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC) offices will open later than usual on Friday, 20 June 2025, to accommodate a staff meeting for the Customer Care Team. The office will open at 10:00 AM. Normal...

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, 9 June 2025 – The Business Staffing Plan (BSP) Board is issuing a formal reminder to all employers with approved Business Staffing Plans that strict adherence to the conditions of their Plan is mandatory. The Board has adopted a zero-tolerance stance on...

Grand Cayman, 02 June 2025 – Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC) will now require the submission of a Medical Declaration Cover Letter for all Temporary Work Permit applications.  This requirement will become effective on 1st July 2025, in accordance with the Immigration...

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, 9 April 2025 – The Workforce Opportunities and Residency Cayman (WORC) recently concluded its ‘District Days’ initiative, held across five (5) districts from 17 to 25 March 2025. The event served as a vital platform for community engagement; connecting Caymanian job...