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.

WORC Reminds Persons to Submit Their Annual Declarations

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands – 7 August 2026 – Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC) reminds persons that the submission of annual declarations is now required for the following:

  • Persons who hold Permanent Residency (PR);
  • Persons granted Caymanian Status by marriage (for first 7 years);
  • Persons married to Caymanians who hold Residency Employments Rights Certificate (RERC) ,
  • Persons who have been granted Continuation of Residency Employment Rights Certificate (RERC) based on having a Caymanian child;
  • Persons who hold a Certificate of Direct Investment;
  • Persons who hold a Residency Certificate for Persons of Independent Means;
  • Persons who hold a Certificate of Permanent Residence for Persons of Independent Means; and
  • Persons holding Residency Certificate (Substantial Business Presence)

The completed declaration must be submitted at the same time as payment of annual Residency & Employment Rights Certificate (RERC) fees.

The completed declarations must be submitted on the anniversary of the immigration facility that is held or between the 1st to the 31st of December of that calendar year. Payment can be made using WORC’s online payment services portal and proof of payment must be shown when submitting the completed declaration. Annual Declarations should be emailed to AnnualDeclarationSubmissions@gov.ky or can be done at WORC offices at Apollo House West at 87 Mary Street in George Town.

To review the new immigration fee schedule and the immigration regulations and legislation currently in effect, or to access the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and the Immigration Reform Guidebook, please visit gov.ky/immigrationreform, where these resources are available for review and download.

Persons are reminded that it’s an offence to make false statements on immigration forms and to not comply with the submission of annual declarations which are required according to law. Furthermore, persons who hold a PR facility that requires an annual declaration must make a submission regardless of whether the facility was granted before or after 1 May 2026 when the new legislation commenced.

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