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.

Landmark Immigration Bill: Immigration (Transition) (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2025 Published

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 significant reform to immigration policy, reaffirming the government’s commitment to placing Caymanians at the center of the nation’s immigration framework.

The Act introduces strengthened legal and administrative safeguards, ensuring greater clarity, transparency, and resilience against future challenges. Following extensive debate and the adoption of key amendments, which were debated during Committee in Parliament, the Immigration (Transition) (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2025 establishes a modernized system designed to protect the rights of Caymanians while balancing the country’s economic and social needs.

Minister of Caymanian Employment & Immigration, Hon. Michael Myles, MP hailed the passage of the Act as “a defining moment for our Islands, and one which was long overdue.”

A formal commencement date has not yet been set by Cabinet; however, commencement is anticipated within the first quarter of 2026. The public will be advised well in advance of the commencement date to ensure that both employers and employees have adequate time to prepare.

The public can stay up to date on next steps by following the Ministry of CEI social media pages or review the Act published in the Gazette by clicking here or visiting the publication section on 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