2004-0005

PUBLISHING DETAILS Revised under the Authority of the Law Revision Act (2020 Revision). The Immigration Regulations, 2004 made the 4th May, 2004 consolidated with the following — Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2005 made the 25th October, 2005, Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2006 made the 14th March, 2006, Immigration (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations, 2006 made the 30th May, 2006, Immigration (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations, 2006 made the 11th July, 2006, Immigration (Amendment (No. 4) Regulations, 2006 made the 31st October, 2006, Immigration (Amendment) (No. 5) Regulations, 2006 made the 21st December, 2006 (sic), Immigration (Amendment) (No. 6) Regulations, 2006 made the 29th November, Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2007 made the 15th May, 2007, Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2008 made the 29th July, 2008, Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2009 made the 10th March, 2009, Immigration (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations, 2009 made the 15th May, 2009, Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2010 made the 12th January, 2010, Immigration (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations, 2010 made the 11th May, 2010, Immigration (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations, 2010 made the 22 October 2010, Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2011 made the 1st November, 2011, Immigration (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations, 2011 made the 1st November, Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2012 made the 24th January, 2012, Immigration (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations, 2012 made the 3rd September, Immigration (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations, 2012 made the 16th October, 2012, Immigration (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations, 2012 made the 12th December, Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2013 made the 25th October, 2013, Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2014 made the 23rd September, 2014, Immigration (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations made the 7th October, 2014, Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2015 made the 6th January, 2015, Immigration (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations, 2015 made the 10th March, 2015, Immigration (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations, 2015 made the 23rd June, 2015, Immigration (Amendment) Regulations 2017 made the 28th February, 2017, Immigration (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations, 2017 made the 23rd March, 2017, Immigration (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations, 2017 made the 17th May, 2017, Immigration (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations, 2017 made the 17 May, 2017, Immigration (Amendment) Regulations 2018 made the 6th March, 2018, Publication Details Continued Immigration (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations, 2018 made the 24th April, 2018, Immigration (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations, 2018 made the 24th July, 2018, Immigration (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations, 2018 made the 16th October, 2018 Customs and Border Control (Visa, Entry and Landing) Regulations, 2019 made the 21st January, 2019 (part), Immigration (Transition) (Temporary Work Permit and Business Visitors’ Permits) Regulations, 2019 made the 21st January, 2019 (part), and Immigration (Transition) (Work Permit) Regulations, 2020 made the 30th April, 2020 (part). Consolidated and revised this 31st day of December, 2024. Note (not forming part of these Regulations): this revision replaces the 2019 Revision which should now be discarded. Regulation Required financial standing of applicant for Residential Certificate for Persons of 14B. Investment requirement for applicants for Certificate of Permanent Residence for FEES POINTS SYSTEM FORM 1 FORM 2 FORM 3 RESIDENCY CERTIFICATE FOR PERSONS OF INDEPENDENT MEANS FORM 4 FORM 5 Regulation 1 Citation These Regulations may be cited as the Immigration Regulations (2025 Revision). Definitions In these Regulations — “Act” means the Immigration (Transition) Act (2022 Revision); “artist” means a person who cultivates or practises one of the fine arts or the performing arts and includes a musician; “exempted position” means a position in a business that is occupied by an exempted employee; “fine arts” means those arts that appeal to the intellect or the sense of beauty and include literature, music, painting and sculpture; and “work permit” does not include a temporary work permit. Prescribed forms, etc. A form, notice, certificate, licence, permit, warrant, book, register or other document is in the prescribed form for the purposes of the Act or of these Regulations if it has been issued or approved for the purpose by the Director of WORC. Regulation 4 Applications for work permits (1) Subject to paragraph (2), an employer or prospective employer shall use their best endeavours to ascertain whether or not there is a Caymanian, or a person legally and ordinarily resident in the Islands, ready, willing and able to undertake the job in question before making an application for the grant or renewal of a work permit in respect of a worker or prospective worker whose gainful occupation in the job is sought to be authorised by the work permit. (2) The Work Permit Board, the Business Staffing Plan Board, the Cayman Brac and Little Cayman Immigration Board and the Director of WORC may, on the application of an employer or prospective employer, each in its or that Director’s discretion, waive any provision in relation to advertising, but in order to benefit from such waiver the employer or prospective employer must have applied for and received it prior to the submission of that person’s application for the work permit in respect of which the waiver was sought. (3) For the purpose of fulfilling the requirement of paragraph (1), the employer or prospective employer shall comply with section 44(2)(b). (4) Subject to paragraph (2), an application for the grant or renewal of a work permit shall be accompanied by — (a) a copy of each advertisement published in accordance with paragraph (3), with details of the newspaper in which it was published and such advertisement shall contain information relating to the salary range and all other benefits attaching to the advertised post and the date on which it was published; (b) a full and accurate description of the job to be filled; a full and accurate description of the qualifications the employer or prospective employer considers necessary for carrying out the job and the reasons for requiring those qualifications; (d) details of any responses received in respect of the advertisements including the qualifications of those who responded; and (e) details of the employer’s or prospective employer’s reasons for not employing a Caymanian, or person legally resident in the Islands, who responded to the advertisement. (5) Where a Caymanian has applied for a position, the Board shall, for the purpose of being satisfied of the matters specified in paragraph (1), take into account the following information supplied by the applicant for the grant of the work (a) the names of all the applicants for the post; (b) the qualifications, working experience and background of all the applicants; Regulation 5 the reasons given for the choice of the successful applicant and for the refusal to employ the other applicants; (d) a copy of the refusal letter and interview report for each unsuccessful Caymanian applicant; and (e) a copy of the job description and resumes of the non-Caymanian applicants. (6) A person who, in purported compliance with paragraph (3), lodges details that are incomplete, false or misleading commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of five thousand dollars. (7) No consideration shall be given to an application for a work permit or the renewal of a work permit unless and until the requirements of paragraphs (3) and (4) have been complied with unless a waiver has been obtained under paragraph (2). (8) Repealed by regulation 9(2) of the Immigration (Transition) (Temporary Work Permits and Business Visitors’ Permits) Regulations, 2019. Endorsement on work permit Each work permit shall have an endorsement or be accompanied by a notice to the work permit holder in the following terms — “You are hereby informed that, under the existing Laws and regulations, the granting of this work permit in no way confers any entitlement to, or preference in connection with, the granting of any application for the renewal hereof or of any application for the right to be Caymanian. Applications for the renewal of a work permit, applications for the grant of permanent residence and applications for the right to be Caymanian are all considered on their own merits and in the light of circumstances existing at the relevant time.”. Training and recruitment (1) The Board or the Director of WORC may require an applicant for the grant or renewal of a work permit to provide details of any programme that that applicant has that is designed to ensure that Caymanians are provided with the instructions and practical experience necessary to make them fully qualified to carry out the job concerned satisfactorily and as expeditiously as possible. (2) The absence of such a programme or the failure to implement such a programme without reasonable cause constitutes a ground for denying the grant or renewal of a work permit. (3) Where the Director of the National Workforce Development Agency is satisfied that there are insufficient Caymanians, or persons legally and ordinarily resident in the Islands, to meet an expected demand for persons to fill jobs in any profession, trade or industry or in relation to a particular project or enterprise, that Director may, in consultation with the Board or the Director of WORC, Regulation 7 establish arrangements with authorities outside the Islands for the selection there of persons ready, willing and able to fill those jobs for the purpose of recommending their recruitment to prospective employers within the Islands. (4) An application for a work permit involving a person recommended in accordance with paragraph (3) shall be given preference by the Board or the Periodic reports to the Cabinet The Board or the Director of WORC shall submit a detailed report to the Cabinet outlining the total number of work permits granted, extended and revoked during the previous quarter. Information from the courts, etc. The Director of WORC shall, at least once every month, obtain from the courts a list of all convictions, divorces, and relative particulars relating thereto, and monthly reports from the Police and the Registrar of Births, in order for the Director of WORC to ascertain whether or not any person should be allowed to remain in the Islands. Employer to notify of cessation of employment Where a person whose employment in the Islands is authorised under a work permit, the grant of which is conditional upon that person remaining in the employment of a particular employer ceases to be employed by that employer — (a) the work permit ceases to be valid; and (b) the employer shall forthwith give written notice of the termination of the employment to the Director of WORC, and if that employer fails to do so that employer commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of five thousand dollars. Applicant for work permit to provide evidence, etc.

The Board or the Director of WORC may require a worker to — (a) provide evidence of the good character of themselves and any of that worker’s dependants; (b) provide proof of identity of themselves and of any of that worker’s dependants; undergo a medical examination or furnish a medical certificate with respect to themselves and any of that worker’s dependants in a form acceptable to the Board; and (d) furnish such other particulars as are, in the opinion of the Board, relevant to the consideration of the application and, in particular, with regard to — (i) that worker’s qualifications; and Regulation 11 (ii) the availability of suitable living accommodation for themselves and that worker’s dependants. Exemptions from requirement for work permit

(1) A person arriving in the Islands for the purpose of engaging in any activities listed in paragraph (2) for a period not exceeding ten days is not required to obtain a work permit, on the condition that only such activities are engaged in and no other activity is carried out that would otherwise require a work permit. (2) The activities referred to in paragraph (1) are — (a) attendance at trade fairs and making purchases from Cayman Islands businesses; (b) attendance at conferences and seminars as an ordinary participant; the receiving of training, techniques and work practices employed in the Islands, where that training is confined to observation, familiarisation and classroom instruction and only if the person is employed by a company or organisation carrying on business outside the Islands; (d) being a representative of an overseas educational institution, to promote or to interview applicants for places at such institutions; (e) being a guest speaker at a conference or seminar where that event is a single or occasional event and not part of a commercial venture; (f) the organising or supervising of a conference or seminar for up to ten days’ duration where it is a single or occasional event; (g) the participation in sporting events or trials or auditions in connection with such events; (h) the covering of a specific news assignment as a newspaper, magazine, radio or television journalist representing a recognised news organisation; (i) working for short periods on behalf of or for the non-profit or cultural organisations based in the Islands; (j) being a representative of a foreign manufacturer coming to service or repair products under warranty; (k) the giving of professional or expert testimony in court or arbitration proceedings; working as a non-executive director of a business being carried on in the Islands where the person is not involved in the day to day operations in the Islands but is visiting in that person’s capacity as a director only; (m) being a representative of an overseas entity coming to locally licensed businesses that are duly authorised by way of a dealership or franchise to sell the specific product line for the purpose of product and layout inspection, quality and public health testing/inspection; Regulation 11 (n) working for a private individual or household as a personal caregiver, chef, or personal attendant/advisor who is accompanying or who is coming to the Islands as a genuine tourist visitor for the actual duration of the period landed; (o) being a person coming to conduct an onboard inspection of foreign registered ships that are temporarily in the territorial waters of the Islands; (p) being a technician or engineer coming to repair equipment or carry out engineering services not covered by warranty but for safety inspection/certification purposes relating to aircraft, cruise and cargo ships registered or not in the Islands; (q) being a technician or engineer coming to carry out repairs on non-regularly scheduled vessels which are not owned or locally operated in the Islands; (r) arriving as a representative for an international relief organisation following a natural disaster; (s) arriving on the invitation of a local insurance company as an insurance adjuster/evaluator following a natural disaster; (t) being a foreign manufacturer, service provider, security specialist, special investigator, business consultant, strategist, advisor, trouble shooter, lobbyist or safety inspector coming at the invitation of the Cayman Islands Government to conduct business with and to assist the Cayman Islands Government; (u) being a person from an overseas office of a locally licensed entity trading in the Islands whose presence is required to provide training and instructional techniques to staff of a local entity; (v) arriving as a certified and licensed technician to carry out a specialised service which cannot be provided in the Islands; (va) attendance at a meeting with a local entity or business; (w) attendance at shareholder or Board of Director meetings in that capacity; and (x) any other activity at the discretion of an officer of WORC of the rank of Senior Officer of WORC or above. (3) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2), a person arriving in the Islands is not required to obtain a work permit if — (a) the purpose is to engage in temporary employment as a professional in any role or activity listed in paragraph (4) in relation to music recording; (b) the person’s employment is limited to the professional role or activity for which the work permit exemption was granted in accordance with this paragraph; Regulation 12 the temporary employment period does not exceed six months in a twelve month period; (d) the person ceases to be employed in the Islands after the person completes the work in respect of which the work permit exemption was granted in accordance with this paragraph; and (e) no other activity is carried out within that six-month period that would otherwise require a work permit. (4) The roles and activities referred to in paragraph (3) are — (a) musician; (b) personal attendant; personal advisor; (d) manager; (e) producer; (f) technologist; (g) personal pilot and crew; (h) vocal and musical coach; (i) record label staff; (j) album coordinator; (k) project manager; publicist; (m) technical support; (n) session musician; (o) band member; (p) back-up singer; (q) personal photographer; (r) management and administrative staff; (s) promoter; (t) marketing and promotions staff; (u) choreographer; (v) writer; (w) lyricist; and (x) creative support staff. Replacement of work permit

A work permit to replace an existing work permit may be granted up to twelve months before the expiry of the existing permit of the person being replaced. Regulation 13

Repealed by regulation 6 of the Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2013. 13A. Repealed 13A. Repealed by regulation 7 of the Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2013. Required financial standing of applicant for Residential Certificate for Persons of Independent Means

The financial standing that an applicant for a Residential Certificate for Persons of Independent means is required to attain in pursuance of section 34 is as follows — (a) where the applicant intends to reside in Grand Cayman, the applicant shall satisfy the Director of WORC — (i) that the applicant has a continuous source of annual income of no less than one hundred and twenty thousand dollars, without the need to engage in employment in the Islands; or (ii) that the applicant has opened an account with a Cayman Islands Monetary Authority-regulated and locally licensed institution, (possessing a Class A licence in accordance with the Banks and Trust Companies Act (2025 Revision) or regulated under the Securities Investment Business Act (2020 Revision)), and maintains a minimum deposit in the account of at least four hundred thousand dollars in assets; and (iii) that the applicant has invested the sum of one million dollars, of which at least five hundred thousand dollars must be in developed real estate in Grand Cayman; and (b) where the applicant intends to reside in Cayman Brac, or Little Cayman, the applicant shall satisfy the Director of WORC — (i) that the applicant has a continuous source of annual income in the amount of seventy-five thousand dollars, without the need to engage in employment in the Islands; or (ii) that the applicant has opened an account with a Cayman Islands Monetary Authority-regulated and locally licensed institution, (possessing a Class A licence in accordance with the Banks and Trust Companies Act (2025 Revision) or regulated under the Securities Investment Business Act (2020 Revision)), and maintains a minimum deposit in the account of at least four hundred thousand dollars in assets; (iii) that the applicant has invested the sum of at least five hundred thousand dollars, of which at least two hundred and fifty thousand dollars must be in developed real estate in Cayman Brac or Little Regulation 14A and for the purposes of paragraphs (a) and (b), “assets” include cash and cash equivalents, fixed income instruments, equities, and listed Exchange Traded Funds. 14A. Investment requirement for applicants for Certificate of Direct Investment 14A. In pursuance of section 47 an applicant for a Certificate of Direct Investment shall satisfy the Director of WORC that that applicant proposes to invest or has invested a sum of at least one million dollars in an employment generating business. 14B. Investment requirement for applicants for Certificate of Permanent 14B.(1) In pursuance of section 42 an applicant for a Certificate of Permanent Residence for Persons of Independent Means shall satisfy the Director of WORC that the applicant has invested two million dollars in developed real estate in the (2) The quota in respect of the number of Certificates that may be granted under section 42 is two hundred and fifty per annum. (3) For the purposes of sections 30(21), 38(4)(b), 37(21) and 44(1) special circumstances shall be taken to mean instances where the child remains involuntarily either wholly or substantially dependent upon the holder as a result of a physical or mental disability. 14C. Establishment of a substantial business presence in the Islands 14C. (1) In considering whether an applicant under section 50 has established, or will establish, a substantial business presence in the Islands the Director of WORC shall take into account — (a) whether through the purchase or lease of commercial real estate the business has established a physical presence in the Islands; and (b) whether the business in question employs, or will employ, a minimum of four full-time employees who are legally and ordinarily resident in the Islands for a minimum of nine months in any calendar year. (2) In pursuance of section 50 the following are approved categories of business — (a) fund administration; (b) brokerage services; investment and fund management services; (d) investment banking; (e) financial trading (including foreign exchange, securities and derivatives); (f) captive insurance or reinsurance management services; (g) reinsurance underwriting; Regulation 15 (h) actuarial services; (i) insurance claims management; (j) family office; (k) hedge fund incubation; any business operating from within Cayman Brac providing Human Resource, Accounting, Administrative, IT, or other back-office support to businesses in Cayman Brac and elsewhere; and (m) any company registered as an exempted company under section 164 of the Companies Act (2025 Revision). (3) In pursuance of section 37D(1)(b), a person shall be deemed to be employed in a “senior management capacity” where the person is, or will be — (a) employed by a business referred to in regulation 14C(2)(a) to (k) and (m) in an occupation which attracts an annual work permit fee of twenty thousand, nine hundred and twenty five dollars or above; or (b) employed by a business referred to in regulation 14C(2)(l) in an occupation which attracts an annual work permit fee of five thousand dollars or above. Standards of accommodation

Without prejudice to the Board’s or the Director of WORC’s general ability to impose conditions on a work permit, it or the Director may impose conditions on a work permit that require the holder of the work permit — (a) and any of that holder’s dependants, to reside in accommodation that complies with the laws relating to residential accommodation; and (b) to satisfy the Board or the Director of WORC, from time to time and in such manner as it or the Director may direct, that the condition referred to in paragraph (a) is being complied with. Prescribed passport endorsement

Where permission is granted for a person to land, remain or reside in the Islands, an officer of WORC may endorse on the person’s passport or other document of identification in lieu of that person’s passport, the nature and duration of the permission, and impress, below the endorsement, the date and that person’s signature, initials or identifying stamp. Prescribed fees

(1) The prescribed fees for the purposes of the Act are specified in Schedule 1 and, where indicated to be annual fees, are payable annually. (2) Repealed by regulation 10 of the Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2013. (3) Repealed by regulation 10 of the Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2013. Regulation 18 (4) The employer of a person working by operation of law shall be refunded fifty per cent of the fee paid where that person ceases to so work within six months of the commencement of the period in respect of which the fee was paid.

The Cabinet may, from time to time, waive or reduce any or all of the fees in Schedule 1 in relation to any person or group of persons. Regulation 28 Transitional provisions

(1) Where an application was made for permanent residence prior to the commencement of the Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2017 (the “amending Regulations”), that application shall, subject to paragraph (2), be treated as if the application was made under the amending Regulations. (2) For the purpose of determining the age of an applicant in relation to an application referred to in paragraph (1), the age is the applicant’s age at the date of application except in the case of an applicant who would have been between the ages of eighteen and twenty-four years at that date, the applicant’s age shall be the age at the determination of the application. FEES PART 1 (regulation 17) GENERAL FEES APPLICABLE IN GRAND CAYMAN, SUBJECT MATTER Fee CI$ Visas: Application for a visitor's visa Application for a student visa Section 83(6) Application for extension of a student visa Business Staffing Plans: Application for the submission of a Business Staffing Plan Application for the variation or amendment of a Fee payable upon approval of a Business Staffing Plan 1,000 Section 67 (1-7) Visitor's Extensions: (a) first application (b) subsequent application Visitor's extension fee for spouse or civil partner or civil partner or child of a Caymanian NIL Section 67(8) Permission to Reside as the Dependant of a Application for the grant of permission to reside as the Dependant of a Caymanian Application for the extension of permission to reside as the Dependant of a Caymanian Grant or extension of permission to reside as the Dependant of a Caymanian Non- refundable repatriation fee All fees - Application fee, grant or extension fee and non-refundable repatriation fee are required to be paid at the time of submission of application. Financial Services Sector - Business Accreditation: Application for the grant or renewal of Business Accreditation Grant of accreditation Renewal of accreditation Re-issue of Immigration Documents: (a) for each issue of a duplicate work permit identification card (b) for each combined issue of a duplicate work permit and identification card Issue of duplicate Certificate of the Right to be Issue of duplicate Certificate for Residency and Issue of duplicate Residency Certificate (Substantial Business Presence) Issue of duplicate Certificate of Direct Investment Issue of duplicate Residency Certificate for Retirees Issue of duplicate Certificate for Specialist Caregivers Issue of duplicate Certificate of Permanent Miscellaneous Fees: Issue of re-entry permit or stamp Copy of a document Application fee for Appeal to Board against decision made by an Officer of WORC Right to be Caymanian: CI$ Application fee for appeal to Immigration Appeals Tribunal 1,000 Application for registration as a recreational sport fishing vessel. 100 p.a. Section 20(1-4) Application for the acknowledgment of the Right to be Caymanian by entitlement Application for the acknowledgment that the Right to be Caymanian by entitlement continues after age of eighteen (18) Section 20(1) Grant of the Right to be Caymanian by Cabinet 1,000 Section 22(2) Grounds of Descent Grant of the Right to be Caymanian on the Grounds of Descent 1,000 Section 22(3) Grounds of Naturalisation Grant of the Right to be Caymanian - Grounds of Naturalisation 1,000 Section 22(4) Grounds of Marriage to a Caymanian Grant of the Right to be Caymanian - Grounds of Marriage to a Caymanian 1,000 Section 22(6) Surviving Spouse or civil partner of a Caymanian Grant of the Right to be Caymanian as the Surviving Spouse or civil partner of a Caymanian 1,000 Section 22(9) Application for the continuation of the Right to be Caymanian after the age of eighteen Grant of the Right to be Caymanian after the age of eighteen 1,000 Permanent Residence: CI$ Section 22(7) Permanent Residence - Surviving Spouse or civil Certificate as the surviving spouse or civil partner of a Caymanian Issue fee for the grant of a Residency and Employment Rights Certificate as the surviving 1,250 2,500 3,750 5,000 9,000 Rights Certificate as the surviving spouse or civil Employment Rights Certificate as the surviving Note: No Annual Residency and Employment Rights Certificate fee is payable by the surviving spouse or civil partner of a Caymanian who has not remarried, or entered into a civil partnership with, a non-Caymanian NIL Section 30(1) Permanent Residence - Eight Year Residence: Certificate for Persons who have been legally and ordinarily resident in the Islands for a minimum period of eight years 1,000 Certificate for Persons who have been legally and ordinarily resident in the Islands for a minimum period of eight years 1,250 2,500 3,750 5,000 9,000 Rights Certificate Other than the persons listed in (i) to (vi) below all persons holding a Residency and Employment Rights Certificate whether or not engaging in gainful occupation in Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman or their employer are required to pay an annual fee on or before the anniversary date of the issue of the Certificate equivalent to the annual fee payable by a work permit holder in the same occupation The following persons are exempt from the requirement to pay the RERC annual fee: (i) Spouse or civil partner of a Caymanian nil (ii) Surviving spouse or civil partner of a Caymanian who has not remarried, or entered into a civil partnership with, a non-Caymanian nil (iii) Contracted Government employees nil (iv) Exempt Cubans nil (v) Cayman Islands Monetary Authority nil (vi) Persons working for a non-profit cultural, educational or charitable body nil Note 3: in the event that an application for permanent residence is refused, all fees submitted with the application other than the application fee shall be refunded to the applicant. Section 30(6) Variation of Permanent Residence - No RERC Certificate: Application for the variation of permanent residence where the holder does not possess a Issue fee where a dependant has been added to the holder of permanent residence who does not possess a Residency and Employment Rights Certificate Section 30(9) Permanent Residence - Spouse or civil partner of a Permanent Resident: permanent resident holder permanent resident 1,250 2,500 3,750 5,000 9,000 Employment Rights Certificate by the spouse or civil partner of a permanent resident Annual Residency and Employment Rights Certificate fee by the spouse or civil partner of a permanent resident based on occupation Section 31(1) Application for the grant or renewal of a Residency and Employment Rights Certificate by the spouse or civil partner of a Caymanian Rights Certificate as the spouse or civil partner of a Employment Rights Certificate by the spouse or civil partner of a Caymanian Note: No annual Residency and Employment Rights Certificate fee required by the spouse or civil Permanent Residence - Dependant of a RERC Holder: Certificate as the Dependant of a Residency and Employment Rights Certificate holder Issue of Residency and Employment Rights Certificate as the Dependant of a Residency and Employment Rights Certificate holder 1,250 2,500 3,750 5,000 9,000 Annual Residency and Employment Rights Certificate fee based on occupation Section 34(1) Residency Certificate - Persons of Independent Means: Application for the grant or renewal of a Residency Certificate for Persons of Independent Means Issue of Residency Certificate for Persons of 20,000 been added to, a Residency Certificate for Persons of Independent Means 1,000 per dependant Application for the variation of a Residency Certificate for Persons of Independent Means Application for Certificate of Permanent Residence for Persons of Independent Means Issue fee for Certificate of Permanent Residence for Persons of Independent Means 100,000 Issue fee where a dependant has been included in the original application for, or subsequently added to, a Certificate of Permanent Residence for Persons of Application to vary a Certificate of Permanent Note 1: where a Certificate of Permanent Residence for Persons of Independent Means is varied to allow the right to work, an annual fee equivalent to that payable by a work permit holder in the same occupation is payable. Note 2: where more than one occupation is authorised, the fee payable shall be the equivalent of whichever occupation attracts the higher fee. Note 3: where a Certificate is varied to change occupation and the new occupation attracts a higher annual fee, the fee payable until the following anniversary date shall be the difference between that applicable to the former occupation and that of the new occupation. Thereafter the fee payable shall be the fee for the new occupation. Certificate of Direct Investment: Application for Certificate of Direct Investment 1,000 Issue of Certificate of Direct Investment 20,000 been added to, a Residency Certificate of Direct Investment Application for the variation of a Certificate of Direct Investment The holder of a Certificate of Direct Investment is required to pay an annual fee of $1,000.00 per dependant and an annual fee equivalent to that payable by a person authorised by a work permit under section 48 in the same occupation. Residency Certificate (Substantial Business Presence): Application for Residency Certificate (Substantial 1,000 Issue fee for Residency Certificate (Substantial 5,000 been added to, a Residency Certificate (Substantial Application to vary a Residency Certificate (Substantial Business Presence) Holders of a Residency Certificate (Substantial Business Presence) are required to pay an annual fee equivalent to that payable by a work permit holder in the same occupation. Certificate for Specialist Caregivers: Application for the grant or renewal of a Certificate for Specialist Caregiver Issue fee for the grant or renewal of a Certificate for Specialist Caregiver Application for the variation of a Certificate for a Specialist Caregiver to a different holder Issue Fees - Certificate for Specialist Caregivers: Domestic Helper Nanny Nurse 1,150 Note: where a Certificate is approved for an occupation that is not currently listed above the fee payable shall be the annual work permit fee plus $100.00. Business Visitor's Permit: Application for Business Visitor's Permit Fee payable for the express determination of a Business Visitor's Permit Grant of a Business Visitor's Permit Business Visitor's Permit and Express Determination Fees: Range of annual work fees Grand Cayman Cayman Brac and Little Cayman Express Determination fees Annual fees CI$ (a) of the business visitor fee of between $10,401 and $32,400 $750 per visit per year $562.50 per visit per year (b) of a business visitor fee of between $2,101 and $10,400 $375 per visit per year $281.25 per visit per year of the business visitor fee up to $2,100. $150 per visit per year $112.50 per visit per year PART 2 Subject to Part 3 the fees set out in this Part apply to persons employed in Grand Cayman, ANNUAL AND TEMPORARY WORK PERMIT FEES of Act Temporary Work Permit: CI$ Application for the grant of a temporary work permit Application for the extension of a temporary work permit 48(7) Application for the variation of a temporary work permit Grant of a temporary work permit Extension of a temporary work permit to, the grant or extension of a temporary work permit Temporary work permit - Seasonal Worker: Application for the grant of a temporary work permit for a seasonal worker Application for the variation of a temporary work permit for a seasonal worker Grant of a temporary work permit for a seasonal worker (See Note 1) to, the grant of a temporary work permit for a seasonal worker Note 1: Grant fee based on 66% of relevant annual work Note 2: Permit issued for eight months and cannot be extended or renewed. Temporary work permit - Entertainer: Application for the grant of a temporary work permit for an entertainer Grant of a Temporary Work Permit for an entertainer Application for the variation of a temporary work permit to, the grant of a temporary work permit for an entertainer Note: Dependant fee is $250.00 per dependant for all categories of temporary work permits regardless of the length of time for which the temporary work permit is valid. Temporary Work Permit and Express Determination Fees: The chart below shows the express application fees and work permit fees for the grant or renewal of a temporary work permit up to ninety days or part thereof. Where the permit is between ninety one days and one hundred and eighty days the fee payable is fifty percent of the cost of an Range of Annual Work Permit Fees Grand Express fees Annual fees CI$ (a) where the between $10,401 and $32,400 (b) where the between $2,101 and $10,400 (c) where the between $876 and $2,100 (d) where the between $376 and (e) where the payable is $375 or less Section of Act Annual work permit - Grant: CI$ Application for the grant of a work permit Grant of a work permit (see Work Fees) Application for the variation of a work permit Non-Refundable Repatriation Fee between $0-$2,100) Where the dependant has been included in the original application for or has subsequently been added on variation to, the grant or renewal of a work permit. p.a. $2,100). Where a dependant has been included in the original application for, or has subsequently been added on variation to, the grant or renewal of a work permit. p.a. Note 1: the non-refundable repatriation fee of $200.00 is required on the grant of a work permit for applicant and each dependant or where the dependant is added on variation. Note 2: where more than one occupation is authorised on the work new occupation attracts the same or a lower fee the fee payable is $100.00 per application. Note 4: where a work permit is varied to change occupation and the 42(3)(4) Annual work permit - Renewal: Application for the renewal of a work permit Renewal of annual work permit fee (see Work Fees) Application for the variation of a work permit p.a. $2,100) p.a. Non-refundable repatriation fee not required on the renewal of a work permit NIL Fee payable to work by operation of law for the period between 28 October, 2013 and 9 December, 2013 where the employer has not paid for the grant or renewal of a Term Limit Exemption Permit in respect of the worker in question since 9 December, 2012. Note 1: where more than one occupation is authorised on the work Note 2: where a work permit is varied to change occupation and the new occupation attracts the same or a lower fee the fee payable is $100.00 per application. 52(A) Term Limit Exemption Permit: Application for the grant or renewal of a Term Limit Exemption Grant of Term Limit Exemption Permit is equivalent to annual work permit fee in same occupation (see Work Fees) Application for variation of a Term Limit Exemption Permit Note 1: where more than one occupation is authorised on the work Note 2: where a work permit is varied to change occupation and the new occupation attracts the same or a lower fee $100.00 is payable per application. Note 4: where an employer has paid for the grant or renewal of a Term Limit Exemption Permit on or after 9 December, 2012, that employer shall not be required to pay any further fees in respect of the ability to continue to work by operation of law as provided for under section 52A(11). 52(10) Final non-renewable work permit: Application for the grant of a final non-renewable work permit Grant of final non-renewable work permit is equivalent to annual work permit fee in same occupation (see Work Fees) p.a. $2,100) p.a. Dependants must have been previously approved on last work permit to be added to final non-renewable work permit 52(12) Work Permits on basis of spouse or civil partner's unexpired term limit, employment with Government or their working by operation of law: Application fee Grant or renewal of a work permit under this provision (see Work Fees) 49(1) Key Employee fees: Application for key employee designation Grant fee is equivalent to 50% of the worker's occupation in the relevant industry (see Work Fees) 42(2), 52A(12) Working by Operation of Act fees: Application to work by operation of law Approval of application to work by operation of law Fee payable is equivalent to 50% of annual work permit fee for that occupation and is paid every six months (see Work Fees) p.a. $2,100) p.a. Dependants must have been previously approved on last work permit to be added to working by operation of law application 52(4) Permission granted by Director of WORC to remain in employment and to have such permission varied: (i) Application to the Director of WORC for permission to continue in employment whilst awaiting the determination of a permanent residence application; (ii) Application to the Director of WORC for the variation of permission granted in respect of employment whilst awaiting the determination of a permanent residence application; (iii) Approval of application for permission Fee payable is 50% of annual work permit fee for the occupation, payable every six months (See Work Fees) (iv) Dependant fee (where the annual work permit fee payable is $2,100) Note: Dependants must have been previously approved on final work permits in order to be included in application for permission to continue working. per annum The following persons are exempt from the requirement to pay work permit fees: (i) Spouse or civil partner of a Caymanian nil (ii) Surviving spouse or civil partner of a Caymanian who has not remarried, or entered into a civil partnership with, a non-Caymanian nil (iii) Contracted Government employees nil (iv) Exempt Cubans nil (v) Cayman Islands Monetary Authority employees nil (vi) Persons working for a non-profit cultural, educational or charitable body nil In addition to being exempt from the requirement to pay work permit fees the following persons are exempt from the requirement to pay nonrefundable repatriation fees or work permit dependant fees: (i) Teachers (Licensed by the Cayman Islands Education Council) nil (ii) Ministers of Religion nil (iii) Cayman Islands Monetary Authority employees nil (iv) Contracted Government Employees nil NOTES

Where a work permit is granted or renewed for six months or less, fifty percent of the relevant annual fee is payable. Where a work permit ceases to be effective for whatever cause and the employee has worked for six months or less, a refund of no more than one half of the annual fee is to be made. If the employee has worked for more than six months no refund will be made. Where an Express application is made for a temporary work permit and a determination of that application is not ready to be communicated within forty-eight hours of receipt of that application, the Express application fee shall be refunded to the applicant. For the grant of a temporary work permit for a seasonal worker the fee is sixty-six percent of the relevant annual fee. Where a temporary work permit has been issued for less than ninety days, there will be no fee payable for extending it up to ninety days. Where an extension beyond ninety days is sought (i.e. for a further period of up to ninety days), one half of the annual fee is payable regardless of the length of the extension. Where an occupation for which a work permit or temporary work permit is sought does not appear in the Schedule of Annual Work Permit Fees the fee shall be determined by the Director of WORC but shall not exceed the sum of $32,400.00. Where a work permit is granted or renewed for the holder to have more than one occupation, the fee payable shall be the equivalent to whichever occupation attracts the higher fee. All refund requests for Certificate for Specialist Caregivers are subject to the same conditions as specified in section 56 of the Immigration (Transition) Act (2022 Revision).

Where the term “fee varies” is indicated, refer to Part 2 – Schedule of Annual Work Permit Fees in order to determine the accurate fee. PART 2 – SCHEDULE OF ANNUAL WORK PERMIT FEES CAYMAN OCCUPATIONS GRAND BRAC LITTLE GENERAL Religion Minister of Religion (Pastor) Nil EducationPrimary EducationAdministrative AssistantNilNilNilAdministrative SecretaryNilNilNilChild-Care workerNilNilNilDirector, SchoolNilNilNilFitness InstructorNilNilNilJanitorNilNilNilKitchen HelperNilNilNilMaintenance PersonNilNilNilNurse, Associate Professional/SchoolNilNilNilPrincipal, SchoolNilNilNilTeacher, Pre-PrimaryNilNilNilTeacher, Pre-Primary/Associate ProfessionalNilNilNilTeacher, PrimaryNilNilNilTeacher, Primary/Associate ProfessionalNilNilNil Secondary EducationAdministrative AssistantNilNilNilJanitorNilNilNilKitchen HelperNilNilNilMaintenance PersonNilNilNilSecretaryNilNilNilClerk, Bookkeeping/AccountsNilNilNil Director, SchoolNilNilNilFitness InstructorNilNilNilNurse, Associate Professional/SchoolNilNilNilOffice ManagerNilNilNilPrincipal, SchoolNilNilNilSoftware DeveloperNilNilNilTeacher, Secondary SchoolNilNilNil Higher EducationAdministrative AssistantNilNilNilClerk, Bookkeeping/AccountsNilNilNilCollege Professor/LecturerNilNilNilDeanNilNilNilDirector, Human ResourcesNilNilNilHuman Resources AdministratorNilNilNilHuman Resources OfficerNilNilNilInformation System ManagerNilNilNilJanitorNilNilNilKitchen HelperNilNilNilMaintenance PersonNilNilNilOffice ManagerNilNilNilPrincipal/ President, CollegeNilNilNilReceptionist (General)NilNilNilRegistrar College/UniversityNilNilNilSoftware DeveloperNilNilNilHead of UniversityNilNilNil Human Health Activities Acupuncturist Aid, nursing/hospital Anaesthetist Analyst, business hospital Anesthetic / Anaesthetic Aid Applied Behavioural Therapist Assistant Chiropractor Assistant Pharmacist (Medical) Assistant Scrub Theatre Technician Associate Cell Level Biologist Audiologist Chief Executive Officer (Hospital) Chief Pharmacist Chiropractors Clinical Office Manager Cook Assistant 450.00 337.50 Counsellor Debt Collector and related worker Dental Assistant Dental Hygienist Dentist Diagnostic Imaging Practice Manager Diagnostic Radiographer Dietician, therapeutic Dispensing Optician Health and Wellness Representative Hospital Administrator Hyperbaric Technologist 200.00 Information Systems Manager Inventory/Materials Manager Kitchen Helper, Launderer Lab Technician/X-ray Technician, e.g. blood bank biochemistry Landscaper Life Coach Therapist Medical Assistant Medical Doctor, general practice Medical Optician Mortician Nephrologist (Kidney Doctor) Nurse, associate professional/clinic Nutritional Consultant/Dietician Ophthalmologist Optometrist Orderly/porter, hospital Paediatrician Patient Accounts Coordinator Pharmacist, hospital Physiotherapist Production and Operations Department Manager Psychiatrist Radiographer Radiologist Registered Nurse Secretary, medical Special Project Instructor Surgeon Surgeon, Cardiology Surgeon, oral/dentistry Technician, medical science Technologist, medical Telephone Switchboard Operator Therapeutic Horseriding Instructor Upholsterer Veterinarian Veterinarian Technician Legal Activities Accident Re-Constructionist Actuarial Assistant Application Support Technician Arbitrator/Mediator Articled Clerk (trainee attorney) Assistant Administrator Associate Partner Auditor/Audit Officer Business Development Manager Business/Project Analyst Chief Financial Officer Chief Marketing Officer Clerk, filing Client Relationship Manager Corporate Assistant Counsel 18,225.00 Court Language Translator Court Reporter Court Stenographer Development Manager Director Project Developments Director, being an Attorney-at-Law or Equity Partner Director/Chief Operating Officer Equity Partner Financial Advisor Global Executive HR Director Head of Compliance IT Project Manager IT Risk Manager Lawyer/Solicitor/Barrister/Attorney-atLaw/Associate Legal Secretary Manager, Information Systems Managing Associate General Manager, Vice-President, or President for which a professional qualification is required Marketing Coordinator Marketing Technology Manager Paralegal Professional Business Coach Property Specialist Salaried Partner Senior Accountant Senior Corporate Assistant Senior Counsel KC Senior Partners Assistant Senior Software Engineer Senior Trust Administrator Senior Trust Officer Stenographer Team Leader of Secretaries Training Manager Training Officer, corporate Trust Administrator Trust Officer Vice President - Hedge Funds Labour Recruitment and Provision of Personnel Activities Assistant Development/Client Recruitment Assistant Manager Chartered Secretary (w/Law Degree) Corporate Recruiter Development/Client Recruitment Manager Head of Operations and Marketing Coordinator Investment Advisor Paralegal Recruitment Administrator Recruitment Consultant Recruitment Officer Technical and Client Support Dept Manager Trainer/Co-Facilitator Travel Consultant Security and Investigation Activities Alarm Monitoring Agent/Central station operator Locksmith Office Clerk Private Investigator Production and Operations Dept. Manager Sales and Marketing Department Manager/Sales Operation Manager Sales Agent Security and Fire Alarm Technician Security Administrator Building Cleaning and Industrial Cleaning Activities Chemical Technician Cleaner, office General Manager (no professional qualification required) in personal care, cleaning and related Janitorial Supervisor Production and operations manager in personal care Sales Associate/scheduler Sales Consultant Activities of households as employers of domestic personnel Baby Sitter 112.50 Caretaker Certified Nanny Domestic Helper Gardener Houseman Nurse Personal Chef Personal Driver Private Teacher/Tutor Property Manager Real Estate Activities Assistant Property Manager Beach Attendant Business Systems Analyst Creative Manager Director of Sales Engineering Co-ordinator Solid Waste Management Financial Consultant Geographical Information Systems Manager Landscaper, greens keeper Nursery, grower/nursery operative Property Specialist Real Estate Salesperson/Broker/Real Estate Agent Resource Efficiency Manager Sales and Marketing Manager Sales/Operations Administrator Security System Support Staff Senior Construction Engineer Senior Finance Manager Senior Manager - Operations and Maintenance Senior Sales Executive Supervisor Support Associate Vice President of Leasing Washer, hand/laundry Landscaping and Gardening Activities Assistant Propagator Assistant Supervisor Nursery/Landscaping Farmer Field Operative - Specialty General Manager in agriculture, landscaping, gardening, forestry and fishing Horticulturist (Deals with plants) Irrigation and Landscaping Assistant Irrigation Installer Landscape Installation Supervisor Landscape Maintenance Supervisor Landscaper Nursery/Greenhouse Operations Supervisor Office Clerk Sales Representative (retail) Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Assistant Propagator Farmer/Livestock farmer Fisherman General Farm Hand/Farmer helper Publishing Activities Administrative /Market Research Supervisor Advertising Sales Executive Assistant Textile Screen Printer Binder Copy Writer Digital Manager Director-Digital Expansion Editor, newspaper Finance Clerk Graphic Artist Graphic Designer Journalist Manager Director, Chief Executive Officer, or Market Research Moderator On-Line Account Executive Other Technical and commercial sales representatives Photographer Printing Machine Operator Proof Reader Regional Sales Manager Reporter, newspaper Sales/ Marketing Trainer Sales Manager/Consultant Service Technician Strategic Business Consultant Textile Screen Printer Vendor, street/non-food products Videographer Writer Sewerage Engineers Technically Qualified Staff Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery Engineer Engineering Coordinator Human Resource Manager Human Resource Officer Non-ferrous Operations Manager Technically Qualified Staff Vice President of IT Vice President of Purchasing Programming and Broadcasting Activities Business Analyst/Consultant Communications Specialist Director, Musical Director, Radio Electronic Technician Entertainment Consultant Entertainment/Production Co-Ordinator Graphic Designer News Announcer Producer Programme Director Promotions Co-Ordinator Radio Announcer Studio Lighting Engineer Telegraph and Telephone Installer and Service Hairdressing, beauty treatment and other personal service activities Assistant Fitness Trainer Attendant and related workers not classified elsewhere Barber Beautician/Massage Therapist Beauty Products Trainer Beauty Salon Manager Beauty Salon Trainer (Certified) Braidist Cosmetologist Fitness Manager Fitness Trainer Hairdresser Masseuse/Masseur Nail specialist, Manicurist, Pedicurist, Nail Shampoo Person Storekeeper Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment Auto-body Painter General Manager Electric power generation, transmission and distribution Administrative Analyst Area Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor Building and Related Electrician Buyer (purchaser), merchandise Chartered Corporate Secretary (w/Law Degree) Chief Engineer Conditioning Monitoring Assistant Design Engineer Electrical Line technician Engineer Director Engineer, Electrical/electric power generation Engineer, Electrical/electromechanical equipment GIS Administrator Heavy Duty Mechanic IT Compliance and Support Officer Lineman Manager Transmission and Distribution (T & D) Operations Mechanical Engineering Technician, Alignment Meter Reader Operations engineer Power Production Plant Operator Production Engineer Reporting and Financial Accountant Security Officer Senior Control Assurance Specialist Senior Transmission and Distribution Engineer Supervisor, Facilities Maintenance Training Safety Environmentalist Specialist Wireman 975.00 Water collection, treatment and supply Assistant Controller Cashier non retail Civil Engineer Design Engineer Graduate Engineer IT Administrator IT Support/Helpdesk Technician Lab technician, e.g. blood bank biochemistry Maintenance Manager General Manager, Partner, Vice President, or President for which a professional qualification is required Managing Engineer Meter Reader Operations/Special Project Engineer Plant Manager Plumber and Pipe Fitter Project Foreman Senior Development Control Technologist Senior Engineering Manager Senior Engineering Manager-Operations Senior Operator Wastewater Treatment Special Projects Engineer Vice President of Overseas Operations Vice President of Purchasing and IT Department Telecommunications Analyst, Database/computers Business Solutions and Sales Manager Chief Executive Manager Commercial Director Corporate Accounts Manager Customer Provisioning Technician Dealer Administrator Finance Assistant Finance Manager General Manager in Communications Guest Service Supervisor Head of Business Sales Heavy Equipment Trainer Internal Auditor IT Engineer IT Manager IT Technician IT Trainer/Consultant Marketing Assistant Marketing Executive Marketing Manager Operations and Maintenance Technician Products and Pricing Manager Project Superintendent RF Engineer Sales Support Manager Salesperson, Technical Senior Marketing Manager Senior Network Consultant Senior Network Manager Switch Engineer Systems Engineer Technical Manager Technical Project Manager Telecommunications Engineering Technician Telegraph and Telephone Installer and Services Telephone Switchboard Operator Manufacture of Furniture Cabinet Maker Carpenter Helper 3,675.00 2,756.25 Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles Assistant Mechanic Auto Electrician Auto-body Painter Buyer, merchandise/retail trade Car Cleaner Car Tinter Counter Clerk Emergency Vehicle Outfitter Fuel Consultant General Manager in personal care, cleaning and related General Manager in retail trade Lube Technician Other Electronic Mechanic and services Production and Operations Manager in retail trade Pump Attendant Radiator Technician Sales and Marketing Associate Sales Representative (retail) Senior Stock Clerk Service Dept Manager Service Writer Stock Clerk e.g. Stock Controller Tire Repairman Trainer (Vehicle Parts/Software) Warehouse Supervisor Manufacturing Power Production Plant Operator Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles Apprentice Meat Cutter Assistant Store Manager Buyer (purchaser), merchandise/wholesale trade Buyer, merchandise/wholesale trade Clearing, Forwarding, and Shipping agent Commodity Trader (Raw Material) Financial Manager General Manager in Wholesale Inventory Control Supervisor Managing Director Meat Cutter Packer Produce Clerk Sales Representative Sales Supervisor Warehouse Selectors Wholesale Food Safety Trainer/PA’ Retail Trade, Except of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles (Internet) Marketing and Sales Executive Accounts Administrator Administrative Clerk Administrative Co-ordinator Advisor, Maritime Policy and Legislation Development and Shipping Master Agriculturist (Food crops and animal rearing) Animal Maintenance/Keeper (Non-exotic) Appliance Repair Mechanic Assistant Decorator Assistant Dressmaker Assistant Fitness Instructor Assistant Florist Assistant General Manager of Movie Theatre Assistant Personnel Manager Assistant Store Manager Assistant Technician Assistant to Managing Director Auction Manager Auctioneer Aviculturist (birds) Baker Baker Assistant Boat Yard Manager Brand Manager Business to Business Sales Manager Buyer, merchandise/retail trade Buyer, merchandise/wholesale trade Car Rental Agency Manager Chandler (dealer in candles, oil, soap, paint, groceries etc) Chemical Technician Chief Pharmacist Chief Technology Officer Cigar and Accessories Supervisor Cigar Roller Communications Specialist Computer Administrator Computer Repair Technician Cook Corporate Furniture Installer Corporate Recruiter Corporate Secretary Country /Regional Manager Craft Helper Crafter Creative Manager Customer Service Manager Customer Service Representative/Driver/Pizza Maker Dairy/Frozen Manager Decorator Deli Manager Design Consultant(parties and events) Digital Project Manager Director of Merchandising, Planning and Control Director of Sales and Marketing Dish Washer Dog Walker/Kennel Worker Entertainment Co-ordinator Events Services Assistant Field Inspector - scrap metal Fire and Hazardous Material Trainer Floor Manager - Retail Florist Food Delivery Person Front Desk/ Front End supervisor Front End Manager Fuel Consultant Furniture Installer General Helpers (No technical skills) General Manager of Movie Theatre General Manager of Restaurant (no professional General Manager of Supermarket (no professional Glassblower Glazier/Glass Cutter Greenhouse Operations Supervisor Grocery Clerk Grocery Supervisor Health and Wellness Representative Heavy Duty Mechanic Horticulturist Information Systems Manager Installation Service Technician Interior Design Project Manager Interior Designer Internal-Airport Compliance Internet Recording and Delivery Technician Inventory Control Supervisor Inventory/Materials Manager IT Compliance and Support Officer IT Consultant IT Programmer/Lead Technical support IT Systems Administrator Jewellery Maker and Repairer Junior Software Developer/Programmer Kitchen and Bath Show Room Assistant Kitchen Helper Letter Press/ Machine Operator Liaison Officer Loss Prevention Manager Maintenance Associate Manager of Commodity Management Manager Pharmacy/Pharmacist, drug store Manager, Internal Audit and Risk Management Meat Manager Multipurpose Associate Music Instructor/Teacher Network Technician Online Sales Agent Packer Pharmacy Assistant/Cashier Photo Centre Assistant Plant Engineer Produce Manager Produce Supervisor Product Demonstrator Production and Operations manager in Retail Trade Professional Business Coach Purchasing Controller Purchasing/Orders Department Representative Pyrotechnic (Fireworks) and Lighting Technician QuickBooks Trainer Recruiting Supervisor Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Technician Assistant Refrigeration Technician Sales and Marketing Co-ordinator Sales and Marketing Manager (less than 10 Sales and Marketing Manager (10 or more Sales and Search Engine Marketing Representative Sales Concierge Sales Executive Sales Manager/ Account Manager (Non-Accounting) Sales Trainer Seamstress/Dressmaker Senior Interior Designer Senior Network Consultant Senior Party Rental Equipment Coordinator Senior Pest Control Technician Senior Sales Consultant Senior Sales Representative (retail) Senior Software Developer/Programmer Senior Storage Engineer Senior Technical Specialist Service Manager Shift Coordinator Shipwright Supervisor Shipwright/Boat Builder Shoe Repairer Sign Installer Site Superintendent /Structural Coordinator Site Surveyor / Layout Person Social Media Coordinator Software Trainer Sound Production Technical Coordinator Special System Technician Specialist Furniture Installer Spray Technician Stamp Trader Steam Presser Store Packer Store/Branch Manager Systems Engineer Tailor Total Customer Care Representative Trainer (Industrial Kitchen Equipment) Training Manager Upholsterer Vehicle Dismantler - Junk Yard Veterinary Technician Vice President in retail trade (no professional qualifications) VOIP Telephony Consultant Waiter/Waitress/Deli Clerk/Sandwich Artist Warehouse Supervisor Watch/Jewellery Buyer/Jewellery Consultant Wedding Coordinator Wine Coordinator Specialist/ Wine Steward Land Transport and Transport Via Pipelines Booking Agent Car Cleaner Car Driver (chauffeur) IT Programmer Senior Sales Representative Taxi Driver Water Transport Advisor, Maritime Policy and Legislation Development and Shipping Master Assistant Controller Assistant Marine Technician Boat Captain Boat Deck Hand Boat Deckhand / Boat Operator Boat Detailer/ Cleaner Boat Mechanic Boat Steward/Stewardess (Yacht) Boat Yard Manager CAD Technician Crane and Hoist Operator Equipment Control Manager Lifting-Truck Operator Marine Electrician Marine Surveyor Marine Technician Rigger Senior Marine Surveyor Senior Maritime Officer, Technical Compliance Shipping and Receiving Clerk Sorting clerk, e.g. document controller Superintendent, clerical/cargo Transport helper and porter (loading goods) Air Transport Air Traffic Controller Aircraft Certifying Technician -2 Aircraft Engineer Aircraft Ground Handler Aircraft Ground Handler Supervisor Aircraft Inspector Aircraft Maintenance Planner Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor Aircraft Mechanic Airline Pilot Attendant, Airport Baggage Screening Officer Captain Express Pilot Clerk, information Communication Specialist Customer Service Representative Development Engineer Director of Maintenance Dispatch Agent/air transport Electrical and Mechanical Engineer Flight Attendant Flight Instructor Forecaster, weather Head of Airport Operations Installation Coordinator Interline Coordinator Lead Ramp Agent Maintenance Manager Marketing and Promotions Coordinator Mechanical Technician Meteorologist Planner, Traffic Porter Reservation Agent/Travel Agent Security Officer Airport Security Supervisor Senior Airline Ticketing Agent Software Engineer Station Manager Funeral Services Funeral Director Mortician FINANCE and BANKING INDUSTRY Financial Service Activities, except insurance and pension funding Account Executive Account Supervisor/Manager/Team Manager Accountant (CA, ACCA, CPA) (bank) Accountant (CA, ACCA, CPA) (finance and investment) Accountant (CA, ACCA, CPA) (trust) Accountant (other businesses) Actuarial Assistant Administrative Assistant, Fund Services Advisory Senior Analyst, business Analyst, database/computers Analyst, market research/bank Appraisal and Valuation Consultant Assistant Financial Accountant Assistant Fund Administration Manager Assistant Fund Administrator Assistant Manager - Operations Assistant Manager of fund administration Assistant Relationship Manager (bank) Assistant Trust Manager Assistant Vice President Assistant Vice President of Structured Finance/Client Accounting/Fund Services (funds, investment, finance) Assistant Manager Financial Reporting Associate Director Associate Director of Operations Audit Manager Auditor/Audit Officer Bank Cashier Bank Officer Bank Supervisor Banking Clerk Branch Manager (bank) Business Development Director Business Development Executive Centre Director, Wealth Management Chairperson Chief Compliance Officer Chief Financial Officer Chief Operating Officer Clerk, filing Clerk, investment Clerk, photocopying Client Portfolio Analyst (Banking) Client Representative Client Services Associate (Senior Custody Associate) Client Services Manager Client Support Officer Coder, clerical/ data processing Commercial Manager Computer Administrator Corporate Relationship Manager/Corporate Manager (Fund, Banking, Investment) Credit Manager/Relationship Manager (bank) Credit/Loan Officer Customer Service Representative Data-entering worker Department Manager, Accounting Department Manager/Finance Manager Deputy Fund Account Manager Deputy Head of Corporate Services Deputy Manager Director , Client Services Director of Internal Audit Director of Marketing/Trading Director, Fund Services Equity Partner Field Operations Officer Finance Clerk Finance Control Officer Financial Advisor Financial Reporter Fund Accountant Fund Accounting Manager Fund Administration Manager (fund and investment) Fund Administrator Fund and Investment Clerk Group Manager Head of Currency Head of Fiduciary Services Head of Operations and Marketing Coordinator Head of Personal Financial Services Human Resource Consultant Investment and Operations Administrator Investment Advisor Investment Advisor Associate Investment Coordinator Investment Manager Investor Relations Manager IT Project Manager IT Risk Manager Junior Accounting Clerk Latin American and Caribbean Complex Supervisor Lawyer/Solicitor/Barrister/Attorney-atLaw/Associate Manager, Banking Services and Business Development Manager, Corporate Services Manager, Field Operations Manager, Fund Services Manager, Investment Services Manager, Pension Services General Manager, Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer, President for which a professional qualification is required Marketing Executive/Marketing Specialist Office Supervisor (Facilities) Online Investor (Personal Investor) Operations Director Operations Manager (bank and finance) Operations Officer Other Office Clerk not elsewhere classified Personnel and Industrial Relations Department Portfolio Administrator Private Banker Private banking manager Banking Project Administrator Regional Head of Business Regional Head of Compliance Regional Manager Retail Banking Director Salaried Partner Senior Account Executive Senior Account Manager Senior Accounting Supervisor Senior Administrative Assistant Senior Administrative Associate Senior Business Systems Analyst Senior Client Relationship Manager Senior Credit Officer Senior Fund Accountant Senior Fund Accounting Manager Senior Fund Administrator Senior Legal Counsel Senior Manager, Field Operations Senior Manager, Fund Services Senior Manager, Securities Services Senior Network Administrator Senior Operations Officer Senior Quality and Risk Management Senior Analyst Senior Team Manager Senior Trust Administrator Senior Trust Officer Senior Underwriter Senior VP's/Senior Accounting Manager/Team Leaders Software Developer Sorting Clerk e.g. document controller Supervising Clerk Supervisor, Accounts/Area Financial Control Supervisor, Operations System Analyst Tax Manager Team Manager Teller Trader Trainee Accountant/Jr Accountant (No qualifications) Treasurer Treasury Associate Trust and Corporate Services Manager Trust Administrator Trust Clerk Trust Manager (trust), Associate VPs Trust Officer Vice President (Structured Finance/Client Accounting/Fund Services) Vice President Global Product Development Vice President of Technology Vice President, Human Resources Insurance (Life) Assistant, insurance/policy Clerk, insurance Insurance (Non-life) Productions and Operations Manager in business services Activities auxiliary to financial services, insurance activities and pension funding Account Executive Assistant Manager of Claims Assistant Trust Manager Assistant, insurance/policy Broker Business Development Director Chief Actuary Chief Reinsurance Underwriter Clerk Insurance Client Representative Consultant, medical insurance Director (Insolvency) Insolvency Assistant Manager Insolvency Manager Insolvency Senior Manager Investment Analyst Mechanical Engineering Technician, alignment Other General Manager Principal (Insolvency) Private Banking Manager Project Development Manager Reinsurance Underwriters Risk and Advisor Insurance Manager Senior Account Executive Senior Account Manager Senior Broker Senior Claims Examiner Senior Manager Senior Pension Administrator Senior Underwriter System (computer) manager Unit/Site Manager Accounting, Bookkeeping and Auditing Activities; Tax Consultancy Accountant (finance and investment)(CA, ACCA, CPA) Accountant (Tax) Accountant (trust)(CA, ACCA, CPA) Assistant Manager Assistant Manager, Accounting Assistant Manager, Accounting Advisory Services Assistant Manager, Audit Assistant Manager, Tax Audit Senior Business Consultant Filing Clerk Department Manager, Accounting Director Director of Accounting Director of Internal Audit Director, Actuarial Services Director, Tax Manager, Accounting Manager, Assurance and Advisory Services Manager, Audit Manager, Liquidations Manager, Restructuring Recruitment Executive Senior Accountant Senior Accountant, Audit Senior Consultant Senior Manager Senior Manager, Tax Senior Tax Specialist System (computer) manager Tax Consultant Tax Manager CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY Construction of Buildings or Civil Engineering Accounting Administrator Administrative Clerk Apprentice Plumber Architect Assistant Mechanic Assistant Project Manager Assistant Solar Panel Installer Buyer (purchaser), merchandise Calibration Technician CNC Programmer Construction Manager Development Manager Director of Re-Sale and Rental Operations Drywall Finisher Electrical Apprentice Electrical Electrician Electrical Engineer, master electrician Electrical Estimator Elevator Adjustor Engineer/Structural Engineer, Civil/construction Floor Layer Helper, Tiler Helper, Tiler Assistant Floor Layer, Tiler Foreman (Construction) Geologist Glass Engraver and Etcher Glazier Heavy Equipment Maintenance Coordinator Heavy Equipment Trainer HVAC Technician Inspector, (Service Technician - HVAC Specialist) Journeyman Plumber Legal Secretary Lineman Manager of Safety Managing Surveyor Mason’s Helper Master Plumber Metal Framer Finishers Systems Applicator) Owner Liaison Painter, building Plumbing Supervisor Pool Maintenance Man Pool Technician /Supervisor Project Administrator Project Superintendent Property Development Manager Public Relations Executive Quality Control Manager Quantity Surveyor Roof/Waterproofing Consultant Roofer Sales Coordinator Sales Representative Security Officer Senior Estimator Senior HVAC Technician Senior Technician /Supervisor Service Dispatcher Shutter Guard Installer Site Superintendent Site Surveyor / Layout Person Solar Panel Installer Special System Technician Structural Coordinator Structural-metal and erector Survey Assistant Trainer Pool Installation Ventilation Duct Fabricator Assistant/Installer Wire Person 975.00 Building Installation Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic 3,080.00 Appliance Trader Apprentice Plumber Building and Related Electrician 3,080.00 Cleaner Electrician Apprentice Electrician, motor vehicle Engineer, Electrical Fire Technician General Helper in other establishments Line Person Mechanic’s Helper Mechanical Engineer Mechanical Engineering Technician, alignment tech Mechanical Engineering Technician,(airconditioning) finishings systems) Plumber and Pipe Fitter Pool/Fountain Technician Project Engineer Repairer, electrical equipment Sheet-metal Worker Window and Door Installer Building Completion and Finishing Cabinet Maker Finisher Floor Layer, Tiler Foreman (Construction) Manager , Partner, Vice President, President for which a professional qualification is required Mason’s Helper Finishings Systems Applicator ) Painter, building Pool/Fountain Technician Renting of Construction or Demolition Equipment Drill Operator (heavy equipment) Equipment Rental Supervisor General Manager for which a professional qualification is required. Pyrotechnic (Fireworks) and Lighting Technician Road construction labourer Well Driller Architectural and Engineering Activities Architectural Technologist Building Architect Interior Architect Interior Decorator Managing Partner or General Manager for which a professional qualification is required construction Quantity Surveyor Senior Architectural Technologist Senior Estimator TOURISM and SERVICE INDUSTRY Hotels and Restaurants Accountant (No professional qualifications) Accounting Manager Activities Camp Coordinator, Reservation Coordinator or Director Airport Ambassador Aote Naturalist Artist/Musician (person in fine arts/performing arts) Assistant Chief Engineer Assistant Cook Assistant Director of Housekeeping Assistant Director, Human Resources Assistant Director, Meetings and Special Events Assistant Golf Course Superintendent Assistant Golf Professional Assistant Manager Food and Beverage Attendant and related workers not classified elsewhere Audio Visual Supervisor Audio Visual Technician Auditor/night auditor or administrator Baker Banquet Houseman Bartender Boiler Repairman (Task force) Care Room/Deep Cleaner Chef Chief Engineer Chief Finance Coordinator Chief Steward Cleaner, hotel Commercial Diver/Marine Systems Co-Ordinator Computer Technician Concierge, hotel Cook Cosmetologist Cosmetology/Beauty Products Trainer Culinary Analyst (non professional) Customer Service Trainer Director of Finance Director of Housekeeping Director of Information Systems Director of Meetings and Special Events Director of Residences Director of Revenue Director of Sales and Marketing Director of Services Dish Washer, restaurant Door Keeper/doorman Engineering Air Conditioning Mechanic Engineering Manager Engineering Supervisor Executive Assistant Executive Assistant Manager - Rooms Division Executive chef (hotel) Executive chef (restaurant) Executive Officer/Manager Executive Steward Facilities Administrator Financial Consultant Floor Manager Food and Beverage Administrator Food and Beverage Captain Food and Beverage Consultant Food and Beverage Director Food and Beverage Employee Food and Beverage Manager Food and Beverage Server Food and Beverage Administrator Food Delivery Person Front Desk Manager 990.00 General Manager of hotels (over 50 rooms) General Manager of hotels (up to 50 rooms) General Manager of restaurant Golf Caddie Golf Course Grounds Maintenance Golf Course Outside Service Staff Golf Course Superintendent Golf Grounds Keeper Group Sales Coordinator Guest Relations Coordinator Guest Service Call Centre Agent Guest Services Valet Runner Hospitality Coordinator Hostess Hot Air Balloon Pilot Hot Air Balloon Crew Chief Housekeeper (executive) Housekeeper Supervisor Housekeeping Coordinator Human Resource Manager HVAC Technician Inspector (Hotel) Kitchen Helper (hotel, restaurant) Landscaper, greens keeper Language Translator Lead Aquarist (Aquarium Care) Legal Assistant Line Cook Loss Prevention Manager Maintenance worker, (Skilled) Maître d'hôtel Marketing and Reservation Assistant Masseuse/masseur Meetings and Special Events Coordinator Member Services/Reservations Agent/Guest Services Assistant Nail Specialist (manicurist) Other Department Manager Commercial Designers e.g. Event Coordinator Personal Manager - to Artist/Musicians (fine arts, performing arts) Pilates/Yoga Instructor Production and Operations Dept. Manager in hotels Quality Coordinator Receptionist (hotel lobby attendant) Regional Manager Reservations Agent/Guest Services/Events Coordinator Reservations Supervisor Residences Guest Services Attendant Rooms Division Employee Rooms Division Manager Rooms Division Supervisor Sales and Catering Representative Sales Executive Sales/Marketing/Public Relations Coordinator Sanitation Auditor Senior Dispatcher Senior Guest Service Representative Senior HVAC Technician Shift Engineer Shipwright Supervisor Shipwright/Boat Builder Shore Excursion Assistant Sous Chef or Skilled Cook Spa Attendant Spa Coordinator Spa Manager Spa Supervisor Sport Instructor, e.g. Scuba, Dive, Windsurf, Aerobic, Tennis and other sports Task Force/Security Officer Trainer Team Leader (Restaurant) Telecommunications Specialist Timeshare Sales Executive Timeshare Sales Representative Tour Operations Trainer Utility Steward Waiter/Waitress (Food and beverage server) Washer, hand/laundry Water Sports Concierge Wedding Coordinator Windsurf Instructor Wine Steward Sports Activities and Amusement and Recreation Activities (Equestrian) Horse Riding School Teacher/Trainer Apprentice/Assistant Exotic Animal Trainer Assistant Boat Captain/Relief Captain Assistant Coach Assistant Curator Auditor/night auditor or administrator Aviculturist Beach Attendant Beach Supervisor Boat Captain Boat Deck Hand Booking Agent Bridge Teacher (Board Games - Mind Sports: Chess, Bridge, Dominoes etc) Bus Driver Butterfly Specialist Catamaran Line Rigger Chef Coach Concierge, hotel Co-Pilot Submarine Crew Member boat and ship Cricket Wicket Preparer Cruise Ship Supervisor Curator Deputy General Manager Director and Chief Executive Director of Golf Dispatch Agent Dog Walker/Kennel Worker Exotic Animal Trainer 990.00 General Manager Head Teacher Extracurricular Activities Life Guard Magician Nature Trail Animal Keeper Other Department Manager Other Technical and Commercial Sales Representative Pedicab Driver (bicycle drawn carriage driver) Pet Groomer Photographer Pilot submarine Researcher Reservation Coordinator Senior Administrative Assistant Skate and Surf Park Attendant Sport Instructor e.g. Scuba, Dive, Windsurf, Aerobic Steward, ship Superintendent, marine/deck Tour Guide Tour Operations Coordinator Veterinarian Videographer Water Chemist Water Sports Attendant Zoological Department Director PART 3 The developer of the special economic zone known as Cayman Enterprise City or a special economic zone enterprise carrying on special economic zone business in the special economic zone known as Cayman Enterprise City shall in respect of an employee — (a) be exempt from the payment of the annual work permit fees specified in Part 2 including application fees, fees for variation of a work permit and fees in respect of dependants of the employee; and (b) pay an annual work permit fee of $1,230.00. POINTS SYSTEM Permanent Residence Assessment The Cabinet, in its discretion, may publish a list of occupations specified as priority occupations. Where such a list is published, the Board or the Director of WORC, as the case may be, in considering an application for permanent residence under section 37, shall take such priority occupations into account. Where the calculation of points under any Factor produces a number that consists of whole and partial points, the number of points produced (whole and partial) shall be carried forward and form part of the total sum of the points awarded to the applicant. Cayman Islands Immigration Department Permanent Residence Assessment Form FACTOR 1 Occupation a. Current Occupation b. Priority Occupation Maximum 30 points Applicants will receive maximum points for their current occupation. The points allocated to each occupation under this Factor will be reviewed and adjusted periodically as needed. The applicant will be awarded points based on the occupation that that applicant is working in at the time of the application submission. Where the applicant is unemployed at the time the application is being decided on, no points will be awarded under this category. FACTOR 2 Education, Training and Experience Points will be allocated based on the applicant’s academic qualifications, technical qualifications or educational certificates, by any internationally or nationally recognised institution or official body related in the applicant’s current field of expertise or trade a. Years of Experience Number of years of experience in the occupation (based on – two points awarded for the first two years worked after achieving the minimum two years; one point awarded for each full year worked thereafter and pro-rated points for each part year worked thereafter in the current occupation field, up to a maximum of ten years) Maximum 25 a. b. Education Professional Occupations: I. Academic/Qualification i. Post Graduate Degree/Professional ii. Bachelor’s Degree iii. Associate’s Degree iv. High School Diploma or Equivalent v. None of the above OR Skilled/Unskilled Occupations: II. Technical/ Vocational i. Post Graduate Degree ii. Local Licence from the relevant Regulatory body iii. Bachelor’s Degree iv. Vocational Certificate (greater than 1 year of study) v. Associate’s Degree vi. Vocational Certificate (less than 1 year of study) vii. High School Diploma or equivalent viii. None of the above b. i. ii.12iii.8iv.5v.0 i. 15 ii. 15 iii. 12 iv. 10 v. 8 vi. 7 vii. 5 viii. 0 No points will be awarded to an applicant with less than two years of work in the occupation field. Two points will be awarded for the first two years worked in the occupation field, after achieving the minimum two years. One point will be awarded for each full year worked in the occupation field, after a minimum of two years up to a maximum of ten years. A partial point will be awarded in respect of any part of a year worked in the occupation field after a minimum of two years up to a maximum of ten years. Points will be pro-rated as follows – Month 1/12 2/12 3/12 4/12 5/12 6/12 7/12 8/12 9/12 10/12 11/12 Partial Point 0.08 0.16 0.25 0.33 0.41 0.50 0.58 0.66 0.75 0.83 0.91 (5) With respect to education, applicants will be awarded points under either I or II, not both. Further, the points will only be awarded for educational qualifications as they relate to the applicants’ occupation or vocation. FACTOR 3 Local Investments In assessing an applicant’s local investments under (I) and/or (II) below, points shall be awarded taking into account the amount of the applicant’s monetary investment relative to that applicant’s actual means. I. Investment in property in the Islands and/or II. Investment in a locally licensed company Maximum 30 Total investment (numerator) relative to total income earned over the last five years immediately preceding the application (denominator). Notes: • Total investment requires a minimum of CI$50,000. No points will be awarded for investments of less than this amount. But where the investment exceeds CI$50,000, points will be awarded for the full value, i.e. including the first CI$50,000. • Maximum points will be awarded automatically where the total investment exceeds CI$500,000. • Income means either — 90% of total documented income for the last 12 months prior to making the application, multiplied by five; or 100% of total documented income for the last five years. • Income includes salary, commission, gratuities, investment income and any other form of demonstrated income to the extent that proof of such income can be shown. • Where an investment is owned jointly between spouse or civil partners, points will be awarded based on the full investment amount rather than on the percentage ownership of each spouse or civil partner. The combined income of both spouse or civil partners will also be used in the calculation. • Where an investment is owned by the applicant and another party who is not that applicant’s spouse or civil partner points will be awarded for the percentage of the investment held in the applicant’s name only. • Where the spouse or civil partners apply individually for the grant of permanent residence and they receive points based on the full investment amount (rather than the percentage held in their name) and permanent residence is granted, each spouse or civil partner will be required to maintain the full value of the investment. • Purchase agreements for property will NOT be accepted as evidence of actual investment and no points shall be awarded on the basis of a purchase agreement. • Total investment is defined as the summation of the following- o Purchase price of property plus stamp duty paid on the property and residential mortgage less total liabilities in residential property OR total payments (the down payment and or equity injected from the funds other x 30 Total Investment 40% of total income for last five years than borrowed funds plus interest payment plus principal payment plus stamp duty paid) on residential mortgage and the property, whichever is higher. o Market value of investments (stocks, bonds, etc.) in a locally licensed and operated solvent company. o Investment in a privately owned locally licensed business which is solvent. o Personal funds (i.e. not borrowed funds or funds received by way of gift) injected by the applicant to make improvements on property which was transferred as a gift. Proof of source of funds must be provided. FACTOR 4 Financial Stability: a. Evidence of cash and savings held locally Applicant’s total cash and deposits (up to a maximum of CI$50,000) as a percentage of aggregate salary/income for the last twelve (12) months i. 5.0% and Greater ii. 4.0% to 4.99% iii. 3.0% to 3.99% iv. 2.0% to 2.99% v. 1.0% to 1.99% vi. Less than 1.0% b. Evidence of salary and income Points will be allocated based on the applicant’s gross annual income from employment; i. 150,000 or Greater ii. 130,000 to 149,999 iii. 110,000 to 129,999 iv. 90,000 to 109,999 v. 70,000 to 89,999 vi. 60,000 to 69,999 vii. 50,000 to 59,999 viii. 40,000 to 49,999 ix. 30,000 to 39,999 x. 15,000 to 29,999 xi. Under 15,000 Maximum 30 Maximum 15i.15ii.12iii.9iv.6v.3vi.0 i.15ii.14iii.13iv.12v.11vi.9vii.7viii.5ix.3x.1xi.0 (1) An applicant must prove that that applicant has sufficient resources through income and salary to support themselves and any dependants accompanying that applicant. Also the applicant’s ability to provide sufficient funds for that applicant and their healthcare, education, accommodation and maintenance is of paramount importance for prospective long term residents. (2) When determining the income bracket into which an applicant falls, that applicant’s gross income minus an amount for each dependent child shall be used. In the case of each accompanying child of compulsory school age who is not Caymanian, CI$15,000 per annum shall be deducted. If the dependent child is not accompanying, CI$2,500 will be deducted. (3) Where the applicant has a dependant child (or dependant children as the case may be) who is not of compulsory school age and not Caymanian, a deduction of CI$12,000 per dependant per annum shall be made. (3A) For the purposes of paragraphs (2) and (3), “compulsory school age” has the meaning ascribed to it in the Education Act (2024 Revision). (4) In assessing an applicant’s gross annual income from employment, the gross annual income of employment of the applicant’s spouse or civil partner will only be taken into account if there is at least one dependant child. (5) Written evidence must be provided of the applicant’s savings at local financial institutions for a period of one year preceding the applicant’s application. (6) No credit will be given in respect of pension contributions. (7) Gross annual income from employment includes all employment related monetary income earned annually by the applicant and includes basic salary, bonus, commission, allowances etc. to the extent that documentary evidence is produced to show income. FACTOR 5 Community Minded/Integration into the Caymanian Community Points will be awarded up to a maximum of twenty (20) points for activities falling under the categories as follows. I. Two (2) points will be awarded for each year that the applicant has provided a minimum of 35 hours of service annually for up to eight years; a. Training and mentoring of Caymanians outside of normal work hours or related employer sponsored activities b. Personal sponsorship towards a Caymanian’s tertiary training, with a minimum of CI$3,500 per annum Actively assist in the rehabilitation and mentoring of offenders II. One and one half (1.5) points will be awarded for each year that the applicant has provided a minimum of 35 hours of Maximum service annually for up to eight years; a. Participation and assistance in a youth programme b. Training and mentoring of Caymanians within normal work related/sponsored activities Participation and assistance in a sports programme d. Participation and assistance in an arts programme e. Participation and assistance in a local service club f. Participation and assistance in local church programme g. Personal donations to community minded activities of a minimum of CI$2,000 per annum h. Volunteering for non-profit, charitable or voluntary organisations. The extent to which the applicant has successfully settled and integrated into Cayman society is assessed by reference to such qualities as adaptability, motivation, involvement in the community and initiative. Applicants who demonstrate an active involvement in the training and mentoring of Caymanians and the rehabilitation and mentoring of offenders will be given higher Letters confirming an applicant’s participation or contribution in any of the activities referred to in this factor will only be accepted from the head of the organisation or an executive member of the Board and the Caymanian beneficiary in cases of training or mentoring and must provide the required details of those activities and the amount of time the applicant was involved. FACTOR 6 History and Culture Test An applicant’s integration into the Caymanian society will be measured by reference to that applicant’s knowledge of local history, tradition, customs and current events. One half-point (1/2) shall be awarded for each question answered correctly Maximum 20 An applicant will be given an appointment to sit a History and Culture Test. This date may be rescheduled by the applicant once only and the Test must have been undertaken within thirty days from the original date unless there are exceptional circumstances. Where an applicant fails to sit the Test within thirty days of the original date the application will proceed for determination and a score of zero points will be awarded under this Factor. FACTOR 7 Possessing Close Caymanian Connections Maximum 100 Applicant’s relationship to a person who is Caymanian (a) an applicant who is a Cuban national and who by virtue of a close Caymanian family connection was granted permission to reside in the Cayman Islands by the Governor in Executive Council (as it then was), and who applies for permanent residence. 100 points (b) an applicant who is a Cuban national and who is the brother, sister or grandparent of a Caymanian and who was granted permission to reside in the Cayman Islands by the Governor in Executive Council (as it then was), and who applies for permanent residence. 80 points an applicant who is the parent, son or daughter of a Caymanian. (d) an applicant who is the brother, sister or grandparent of a Caymanian. 40 points 20 points An applicant is allocated the most points (100 points) if — (a) the applicant is the parent, son or daughter of a Caymanian; and (b) the applicant is a Cuban national granted permission to reside in the Cayman Islands by the Governor in Executive Council (as it then was). An applicant is allocated 80 points if — (a) the applicant is the brother, sister or grandparent of a Caymanian; and (b) the applicant is a Cuban national granted permission to reside in the Cayman Islands by the Governor in Executive Council (as it then was). An applicant who is the parent, son or daughter of a Caymanian but who is not a Cuban national granted permission to reside in the Cayman Islands by the Governor in Executive Council (as it then was) is allocated 40 points. An applicant who is the brother, sister or grandparent of a Caymanian but who is not a Cuban national granted permission to reside in the Cayman Islands by the Governor in Executive Council (as it then was), and who has not already received 40 points by virtue of being the parent, son or daughter of a Caymanian, is allocated 20 points. Note: The points available to persons who are Cuban nationals shall be awarded only in respect of applications received within six months from the date of commencement of the Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2013. FACTOR 8 Demographic and Cultural Diversity To maintain a demographic and cultural balance in our community points will be awarded based on the applicant’s country of origin. Countries with fewer residents represented (measured by work permits in effect) will receive more points than countries with higher degrees of representation. (a) exceeding 10% (b) 5-10% (c) Not exceeding 5% (a) 0 (b) 5 (c) 10 In order to maintain a vibrant and diverse community it is desirable to ensure that the permanent population of the Islands is made up of a balance of nationalities rather than domination by only a few nationalities. FACTOR 9 Age Distribution Age diversity and balance in the local community is also relevant with respect to national productivity. Points will be awarded as follows: I. 18 – 24 II. 25 – 35 III. 36 – 45 IV. 46 – 65 V. 66 and above I. II. III. IV. V. • It is important to maintain age distribution in the labour market in a way that contributes positively to the long-term sustainability of labour supply to the Islands. • Points are allocated based on the number of working years that an applicant has remaining before retirement. This in turn impacts factors such as productivity, pension planning and state health care usage. DEDUCTIBLE COMPONENTS Character and health a. Criminal convictions b. Health issues Administrative fines levied in relation to statutory offences d. Lack of a reasonably funded pension plan Maximum (i) Points may be deducted if the applicant has been convicted of an offence against the Laws of the Islands or under the laws of another country, the nature of which offence would, in the opinion of the Board or CIO, make the applicant’s continued presence in the Islands contrary to the public interest. The number of points deducted will be proportionate to the nature and severity of the offence. (ii) Points will also be deducted if the applicant is certified by a Health Officer to be suffering from a communicable disease that makes the applicant’s continued residence in the Islands dangerous to the community or is mentally impaired under the Mental Health Act (2023 Revision). (iii) Points will also be deducted if the applicant has committed a statutory offence for which an administrative fine has been levied. The act of not adhering to the Laws of the Islands is reflective of the applicant’s character and the deduction of points must be reasonable and proportionate in the circumstances. (iv) The Board or CIO shall provide a full explanation in writing justifying any deduction made and show that the number of points deducted was reasonable in the circumstances. DEDUCTIBLE COMPONENTS Other mitigating factors Unlimited (i) This includes situations where it has been proven that the applicant has mistreated fellow workers in the workplace, Caymanians or non-Caymanians. (ii) The Board or CIO shall provide a full explanation in writing justifying any deduction made and show that the number of points deducted was reasonable in the circumstances. SCORE TABULATION (i) Maximum possible points APPLICANT’S SCORE (ii) Minimum points to be achieved by an applicant in order to receive a grant of permanent residence Application This Schedule applies to every company, firm or other business enterprise (hereinafter called the “business”) employing work permit holders. Submission of Business Staffing Plan Every business to which this Schedule applies shall submit to the Board a Business Staffing Plan (hereinafter called “the Plan”) in accordance with section 45. Information in Business Staffing Plan The Business Staffing Plan submitted for the purposes of paragraph 2 shall contain the following information concerning the business — (a) the number of employees, including part-time employees and persons employed through a temping agency, on staff as at the date of submission of the Plan; (b) the number of Caymanian and non-Caymanian employees on staff; the positions occupied by all Caymanian and non-Caymanian employees, the nationality of non-Caymanian employees and whether such nonCaymanian employees are permanent residents or holders of work permits; (d) the length of time for which each position has been held by a work permit holder; (e) in respect of posts held by work permit holders other than permanent residents, the likelihood of such posts being filled by Caymanians or permanent residents and the anticipated length of time, in respect of each post, before that happens; (f) a list of positions in the business that have been earmarked for prospective key employees and a brief statement as to why they are so considered; (g) the anticipated growth of the business and its future plans for the next five years; (h) the commitment of the business to education and development locally including scholarships, training schemes and in-house training; (i) the recruitment policy of the business; and (j) the identification by the business of the number of work permits that will be required for the period of the plan, the posts for which they will be required and the desired duration of those work permits. Requirements of the Board

(1) The Board may require an applicant for the grant or renewal of a Business Staffing Plan to provide a current organisational chart and submit a revised form thereof at the beginning of each year. (2) A work permit application made under paragraph 7(2) shall be made to the Board and shall be accompanied by a curriculum vitae of the individual, the subject of the application. Consideration by Board Upon receipt of a proposed Plan, the Board shall in its discretion determine whether to approve the Plan in the form submitted or to amend the plan by imposing such limitations or conditions as the Board in its discretion consider appropriate, including but not limited to general conditions as to advertising, training and scholarships, or by the addition to or the exclusion from it of any post and may thereupon approve the Plan. Meeting with Board Before approving a Plan under paragraph 5, the Board may request the business submitting the Plan to meet with the Board to discuss it. Issue of Business Staffing Plan Certificate (1) Once the Plan and its period of validity have been agreed by the Board, either in its originally submitted draft form or as amended by the Board, the Board may thereafter issue to the business a Certificate to be known as a Business Staffing Plan Certificate valid for a period of at least three years but not for more than five years. (2) The Business Staffing Plan Certificate shall state that the business may submit work permit applications during the validity of the Certificate, in respect of the posts therein and for the lengths of time therein stated, and the Board in its discretion may waive the requirement to advertise such posts. Issue of work permits under a Plan When an application under paragraph 7(2) has been made, the Board shall thereupon, provided that the appropriate conditions as set out in section 42 have been met, issue a work permit in respect of the applicant for the period stated in the Certificate. FORM 1 (section 37(1)) THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT…………………….., of………………………and that person’s dependant(s) named below (if any) has/have with effect from this day been granted the right to reside permanently in the Cayman Islands. Under section 37(5) of the Immigration (Transition) Act (2022 Revision), the holder of this Certificate (though not that holder’s dependant(s) shall be entitled to accept employment from any employer of that holder’s choice without a work permit, but such employment shall be restricted to the following particular occupation(s)- ………………………………………… ………………………………………… Dependant(s) Name Date of Birth Nationality Relationship …………………... …………………. ………………… …………………. …………………... …………………. …………………. …………………. …………………... …………………. …………………. …………………. Signed_____________________________ Secretary, Caymanian Status and Permanent Residency Board FORM 2 (section 38) (for the spouse or civil partner of a Caymanian) THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT ………………………………………….….., of ……………………….has with effect from this day been granted the right to reside in the Cayman Islands for a period of seven years from the date hereof as the spouse or civil partner of a Caymanian. This period of validity is renewable at the discretion of the Caymanian Status and Permanent Residency Board. Under section 31(4) of the Immigration (Transition) Act (2022 Revision) the holder of this Certificate shall, as long as that holder’s marriage remains stable, be entitled — (a) to remain and work in the Islands in any occupation without the need to possess a work permit; and (b) to have that holder’s dependant(s), listed below, reside in the Islands — (i) until attaining the age of eighteen years; or (ii) if pursuing full-time tertiary education, until attaining the age of twentyfour years or until the completion of such education, whichever happens earlier. Dependant(s) Name Date of Birth Nationality Relationship ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… Signed_________________________ Secretary, Caymanian Status and Permanent Residency Board FORM 3 (section 41) RESIDENCY CERTIFICATE FOR PERSONS OF INDEPENDENT MEANS THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT ………………..of………………………….has with effect from this day been granted the right to reside, without the right to work, in the Cayman Islands for a period of twenty-five years unless this right is subsequently revoked under section 45 of the Immigration (Transition) Act (2022 Revision). The period of validity of this certificate is renewable at the discretion of the Director of WORC. _________________________ FORM 4 (section 43(1)) (for a spouse or civil partner) THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT…………………, of …………………………is with effect from this day permitted to reside, without the right to work, in the Cayman Islands as the spouse or civil partner of …………………………, holder of a Residential Certificate for Persons of Independent Means. This permission is subject to section 46 of the Immigration (Transition) Act (2022 Revision). _________________________ FORM 5 (section 37(1)(d)) (for a dependant child) THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT……………………….., of ……………………has with effect from this day been granted the right to reside in the Cayman Islands, subject to section 35 of the Immigration (Transition) Act (2022 Revision), as the dependant child of ………………………………….., holder of a Residency Certificate for Persons of In accordance with section 50(8) of the Immigration (Transition) Act (2022 Revision) the right of the dependant child to reside in the Islands as a dependant shall cease on completion of that dependant child’s full-time tertiary education or when that dependant child reaches the age of twenty-four years, whichever happens earlier. ______________________________________ Publication in consolidated and revised form authorised by the Cabinet this 21st of January, 2025. Kim Bullings Clerk of theCabinet Table of Legislation History: SL # Act/Law # Legislation Commencement Gazette E1/2024 Erratum - Customs and Border Control (Visas, Entry and Landing) Regulations, 2019 01-Feb-2019 LG35/2024/s1 11/2024 Immigration (Transition) (Amendment) Regulations, 2024 1-Jun-2024 LG21/2024/s1 56/2020 Citation of Acts of Parliament Act, 2020 8-Dec-2020 LG89/2020/s1 35/2020 Civil Partnership Law, 2020 4-Sep-2020 LG64/2020/s1 40/2020 Immigration (Transition) (Work Permit) Regulations, 2020 (part). 1-May-2020 LG34/2020/s2 Immigration Regulations (2019 Revision) 14-Feb-2019 LG1/2019/s11 4/2019 Immigration (Transition) (Temporary Work Permit and Business Visitors’ Permits) Regulations, 2019 (part), 1-Feb-2019 GE6/2019/s4 3/2019 Customs and Border Control (Visa, Entry and Landing) Regulations, 2019 (part), 1-Feb-2019 GE6/2029/s5 37/2018 24-Oct-18 GE81/2018/s9 29/2018 13-Aug-17 G17/2018/s1 17/2018 7-May-18 G10/2018/s1 12/2018 Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2018 9-Mar-18 GE20/2018/s1 Immigration Regulations (2018 Revision) 21-Mar-18 GE23/2018/s5 36/2017 26-May-17 GE43/2017/s5 33/2017 26-May-17 GE43/2017/s1 Immigration Regulations (2017 Revision) 31-May-17 GE45/2017/s16 16/2017 29-Mar-17 GE28/2017/s3 9/2017 Immigration (Amendment) Regulations 2017 8-Mar-17 GE21/2017/s1 Immigration Regulations (2015 Revision) 17-Jul-15 GE53/2015/s15 25/2015 24-Jun-15 GE47/2015/s1 9/2015 18-Mar-15 GE20/2015/s3 2/2015 Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2015 16-Jan-15 GE4/2015/s3 60/2014 20-Oct-14 G21/2014/s4 55/2014 Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2014 26-Sep-14 GE71/2014/s1 SL # Act/Law # Legislation Commencement Gazette Immigration Regulations (2014 Revision) 10-Oct-14 GE75/2014/s8 36/2013 Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2013 25-Oct-13 GE85/2013/s3 Immigration Regulations (2013 Revision) 25-Sep-13 GE77/2013/s2 81/2012 18-Dec-12 GE127/2012/s2 50/2012 19-Oct-12 GE100/2012/s1 33/2012 13-Sep-12 GE88/2012/s1 2/2012 Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2012 31-Jan-12 GE10/2012/s1 25/2011 8-Nov-11 GE94/2011/s2 24/2011 Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2011 4-Nov-11 GE93/2011/s1 Immigration Regulations (2010 Revision) 8-Nov-10 G23/2010/s5 41/2010 19-May-10 GE28/2010/s1 1/2010 Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2010 18-Jan-10 GE7/1010/s1 24/2009 19-May-09 GE35/2009/s1 Immigration Regulations (2009 Revision) 7-Jul-09 G14/2009/s8 17/2009 Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2009 14-Apr-09 G8/2009/s2 24/2008 Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2008 25-Nov-08 GE41/2008/s1 Immigration Regulations (2007 Revision) 23-Jul-07 G15/2007 s2 1/2007 Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2007 30-May-07 GE10/2007/s5 15/2006 Immigration (Amendment) (No. 6) Regulations, 21-Dec-06 GE27/2006/s2 16/2006 Immigration (Amendment) (No. 5) Regulations, 12-Feb-07 GE4/2007/s1 14/2006 8-Nov-06 GE25/2006/s1 E1/2006 Erratum - Immigration (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations, 2006 8-Sep-06 G21/2006/p1297 13/2006 8-Sep-06 GE18/2006/s1 12/2006 26-Jun-06 G13/2006/s11 Immigration Regulations (2006 Revision) 10-Jul-06 G14/2006/s7 11/2005 Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2006 23-Mar-06 GE6/2006/s4 9/2005 Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2005 28-Oct-05 GE37/2005/s1 5/2004 Immigration Regulations, 2004 18-May-04 GE1/2005/s33 (Price: $24.80)