Immigration (Transition) Discussion White Paper

Closed 3 Mar 2025

Opened 3 Feb 2025

Overview

The Immigration (Transition) Discussion White Paper aims to:

  1. Implement revenue-generating measures associated with Workforce Opportunities and Residency Cayman (WORC); and
  2. Improve the immigration framework to better address the evolving needs of the Cayman Islands.

Why your views matter

The Immigration (Transition) Discussion White Paper, represents a significant step forward in ensuring the Cayman Islands' immigration framework remains robust, fair, and aligned with the country's development priorities.

What happens next

  1. The Immigration (Transition) Discussion White Paper will be published on relevant government websites.
  2. Feedback and comments will be received from the public on the Immigration (Transition) Discussion White Paper.
  3. The Ministry of Border Control, Labour & Culture will review the feedback and comments received to determine what will be utilised and included in the Immigration (Transition) (Amendment) Bill, 2025;
  4. The Immigration (Transition) (Amendment) Bill, 2025 will be finalised; and
  5. The Honourable Minister for Border Control, Labour, and Culture will table and debate the Immigration (Transition) (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in Parliament at the earliest opportunity.

Audiences

  • Consultation
  • Featured

Interests

  • public consultation
  • Border Control
  • Customs and Immigration