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Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands – 1 May 2026 – A new chapter in immigration policy begins today, 1 May 2026, as the Cayman Islands Government brings the Immigration (Transition) (Amendment and Validations) Acts 2025 and 2026 and their accompanying Regulations into force, strengthening protections...

The public is advised that the Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC) Jobs and Online Service Portal will be temporarily unavailable due to scheduled maintenance from 30 April at 4:00 PM to 1 May at 8:30 AM. During this period, all portal services will be inaccessible....

Cabinet has approved the commencement orders for amendments to the Act, following their passage in Parliament in December 2025 and March 2026. The amendments will come into force on 1 May, alongside the approval of the accompanying Regulations which are now published and available to the public.

The Ministry of Caymanian Employment and its subsequent departments, the Department of Labour and Pensions (DLP) and Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC) acknowledge recent media reports regarding alleged immigration and work permit irregularities involving specific individuals...

The Ministry of Caymanian Employment & Immigration, on behalf of Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman, announces appointments and re-appointments to the Work Permit Board (WPB), the Caymanian Status and Permanent Residency Board (CSPRB), the Business Staffing Plan Board (BSPB), and...

The Ministry of Caymanian Employment and Immigration announces the repositioning of the Business Staffing Plan (BSP) Board, to refocus its purpose...

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, 18 March 2026 – Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC) has taken significant steps to ensure staff are well informed and prepared to implement and enforce upcoming immigration changes. Under the leadership of Director Jeremy Scott, and in...

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....

New hello2HIRED Initiative Connects Caymanians with Employers 

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands — On Friday, 12 December 2025, Parliament passed the Immigration (Transition) (Amendment & Validation) Bill, which has now been Gazetted as the Immigration (Transition) (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2025. This milestone legislation represents the most...