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Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, 20 July 2026 – Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman reminds persons that effective 3, August 2026, only the updated immigration application forms will be accepted for processing. Persons are encouraged to download and submit the newer forms which are...

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, 23 June 2026 – The Cayman Brac and Little Cayman Immigration Board (“the Board”) advises that it continues to comprehensively review work permit applications for employment on the Sister Islands. In carrying out its statutory responsibilities, the Board carefully...

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, 1 June 2026 – Employers are advised that the previously implemented grace period for the new 21-day advertising requirement for work permit applications has been extended until 30 June 2026. During this extended grace period, Workforce Opportunities and Residency...

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...