Topic: immigration reform
The NCFC administration’s first year: Immigration reform, and more to come
Implementing long-discussed immigration reform emerged as one of the defining actions in the National Coalition For Caymanians government's first year in power.
Details on exemptions to job-hopping regulations published
Government has published regulations relating to its immigration reform legislation, which will come into effect on 1 May, including the rules that will apply to job-hopping.
Evidence of complaints required for job-hopping exemptions
Incoming regulations will outline criteria expat workers need to meet for new work permits if they leave their jobs in their first two years.
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.
Myles mulls scholarship and internship changes to boost Caymanian employment
In a robust address at the Chamber Economic Forum on 23 Jan., Michael Myles, Minister for Caymanian Employment and Immigration, called for collaboration with the business community on immigration reforms and labour initiatives.
The issue explained: The impacts of immigration reform
With significant changes to immigration legislation and policy coming into effect from March, the Compass takes a look at how this could impact readers and their families.
MPs show wide support for sweeping immigration reforms
Sweeping changes to immigration laws were widely supported by MPs during a lengthy debate in Parliament this week.
Lawmakers won’t debate immigration reform bill until December
Cayman's Members of Parliament will get to consider and debate proposed amendments to immigration legislation in December.
Grandfather clauses will exempt some from stricter immigration rules
Grandfather clauses in the immigration reform bill will allow permanent residents and foreign spouses of Caymanians to be dealt with under existing rules.
10 takeaways from immigration reform bill
Ten main points from the proposed amendments to the Immigration Act, which is now open to public consultation.
Government releases sweeping immigration reform bill
Government has released a bill with its planned immigration law amendments, which the public has until mid-November to respond to.
PPM calls for government to publish clear immigration plan
The People's Progressive Movement (PPM) issued a press release on 24 Sept. calling for the National Coalition for Caymanians government to end uncertainty around Cayman's immigration plan.
Immigration minister calls for 22-year wait for Caymanian status
Foreign workers may have to wait up to 22 years to be eligible for Caymanian status under sweeping immigration reforms expected to go to Parliament this year.
Government promises sweeping immigration reform
Sweeping changes to Cayman’s immigration law and regulations are in the pipeline, government leaders confirmed Thursday.
Immigration lawyers weigh in on civil service rollover plan
Immigration lawyer Nick Joseph has welcomed plans to introduce term limits for expat civil servants, but says they don't go far enough.
Cayman Finance CEO calls for balanced approach to immigration reform
Cayman Finance's Steve McIntosh has called for a balanced approach to immigration reform, warning that the island’s core industry relies on imported labour.
Premier and DP target education and immigration among coalition priorities
Premier André Ebanks and deputy Gary Rutty highlighted the need to rethink the Brac school project as they talked priorities with the Compass.
Opinion: The good, the bad and the absurd: Immigration reform under the microscope
Immigration attorney Nick Joseph analyses the proposed amendments to the Immigration (Transition) Act, highlighting what will work and what merits concern.
