Topic: Caymanian Protection Act
Myles implores businesses to hire more Caymanian interns
Minister for Caymanian Employment and Immigration Michael Myles exhorted a packed HR conference to hire more Caymanians.
Immigration reforms will come into force in May
The Cayman Islands government has confirmed that revised immigration legislation will come into force on 1 May 2026.
‘Grandfather’ clause expanded for new immigration rules
Government has moved to clear up uncertainty over Caymanian status timelines for long term residents, significantly broadening 'grandfather provisions' in new immigration legislation.
Enforce existing laws to tackle immigration issues, says lawyer
Cayman Islands’ immigration and employment problems could be solved by enforcing existing laws rather than passing new ones, says a leading immigration lawyer.
Government looks to reset balance with Caymanian Protection Act
The coalition government says it is on track to bring back legislation to "protect our way of life" and to reset the balance between expats and Caymanians.
Financial services industry concerned over proposed work-permit changes
Cayman Finance says it is concerned that proposed changes to immigration legislation that require work-permit holders to leave Cayman for a year before taking up a new job here will stymie recruitment efforts within the industry.
Government unveils proposed immigration reforms
A parliamentary white paper has outlined a raft of proposed immigration reforms, including requiring work-permit holders to leave Cayman for a year before they can work for a new employer, and extending timelines for status and permanent residency applications.
