Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman - WORC

07/08/2026

Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC) reminds persons that the submission of annual declarations is now required for the following:

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

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

Read the full media release at gov.ky/mcei

07/08/2026

📢 Immigration Notice: Scheduled Break for Work Permit Board

Please be advised that the Work Permit Board will hold its final meeting before the scheduled break on 10 August 2026 and will resume meetings on 1 September 2026.

All other WORC-appointed Boards will continue to meet as normal during this period.

Applicants and employers are encouraged to take note of these dates when planning submissions.

04/08/2026

Caymanian job seekers: if a vacancy is listed on the WORC Jobs Portal, apply through the portal — even if you have already applied directly to the employer, by email or through another platform.

Your portal application helps WORC see:

✓ That you applied
✓ The recruitment outcome
✓ The employer’s feedback

Under WORC’s Advertising and Recruitment Feedback Requirements Policy, the portal is the official system of record for recruitment activity conducted through it.

Applying through the portal helps WORC see that you applied and review the recruitment outcome and feedback recorded by the employer. It also helps ensure that your application forms part of the official record available to WORC and the relevant Board for review.

Applying through the portal does not guarantee employment, but it helps make your application visible within the official recruitment process.

Applied elsewhere? Apply through the portal too.

Search and apply: worc.ky

30/07/2026

Looking for employment opportunities? WORC’s Employment Services Unit will be at DFA’s West Bay District Day to help eligible job seekers register on the WORC Jobs Portal.

📅 Friday, 7 August 2026
🕙 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 West Bay Public Library

Please bring a valid government-issued photo ID and documents confirming your eligibility, such as a birth certificate, Acknowledgement Letter, Caymanian Status Letter or proof of Permanent Residence with the Right to Work.

28/07/2026

Temporary Work Permit (TWP) applications are currently not legally required to be advertised.
However, where an employer voluntarily advertises a TWP position, whether on the WORC Portal, local newspaper or through any other medium, the employer shall adhere to the same standards and expectations applicable to work permit grant advertisements, including:

🔹compliance with the applicable advertising duration;
🔹inclusion of complete and accurate advertisement content; and
🔹provision of recruitment outcomes and feedback documentation where Caymanian or RERC applicants applied.

View WORC’s full Advertising and Recruitment Feedback Requirements Policy at worc.ky

21/07/2026

Employers are expected to comply fully with all requirements outlined in WORC's Advertising and Recruitment Feedback Requirements Policy.
The following consequences may apply in cases of non-compliance:
🔹Attempts to submit applications without evidence of mandatory advertising or an approved advertising exemption will be deemed incomplete and not accepted.
🔹Applications submitted before the expiration of the twenty-one (21) day advertising period may be refused by the Director or Board.
🔹Applications lacking required recruitment outcomes or feedback documentation may be refused by the Director or Board.
🔹Applications containing false, misleading, or incomplete advertising or recruitment records may be referred to WORC’s Compliance team and may result in listing within the WORC Offenders Registry.

The Director of WORC and the relevant Boards reserve the right to request additional recruitment evidence where necessary to assess compliance with the Immigration legislation and policy objectives.

View WORC’s full Advertising and Recruitment Feedback Requirements Policy at worc.ky

20/07/2026

Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman reminds persons that effective 3, August 2026, only the updated immigration application forms will be accepted for processing.
Persons are encouraged to download and submit the newer forms which are available on WORC.ky.

Contact Customer Care on 945-9672 with questions or queries or email [email protected].

15/07/2026

⚠️ Scam Alert

Please be aware of fraudulent calls requesting personal information. Stay vigilant and do not share your passport or banking details with unsolicited callers.

Please read and share the important notice below to help protect our community.

On Monday, 13 July, police responded to a report of a suspected phishing scam involving individuals claiming to be law enforcement. It is reported that the

14/07/2026

Work Permit Applicants: Job Advertisement Reminder

A job advertisement can generally be used to support a work permit application for up to 3 months from the date it was first published, unless the Director or Business Staffing Plan Board states otherwise.

Some positions may be exempt from mandatory advertising, including:

✅ Personal employer roles, such as domestic helpers, caregivers, nannies, butlers, gardeners, handymen and farm hands
✅ Religious occupations, such as pastors and ministers of religion
✅ Positions with an approved advertisement waiver before the application is submitted

Advertising is still encouraged where possible. Make sure your advertisement is valid before submitting your application.

View WORC’s full Advertising and Recruitment Feedback Requirements Policy at worc.ky

13/07/2026

✨Congratulations to Emmaria Powery, Compliance Officer at Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC), on being named the Ministry of Caymanian Employment & Immigration’s Chief Officer’s Choice for May 2026. ✨✨

Since joining the Compliance Team, Ms Powery has demonstrated exceptional reliability and a consistent ability to produce quality work at an impressive pace. Within her first month on the team, she reviewed and concluded a significant number of matters, reflecting her focus, diligence, intelligence, and genuine commitment to meeting the goals of the team.

Ms Powery is a true team player who readily steps in when needed and maintains a positive, solutions-focused attitude. She effectively manages a high volume of work while balancing several key responsibilities. Although she does not hold a formal leadership role, Ms Powery demonstrates leadership through her actions. By consistently producing quality work, managing a heavy workload, and assisting her colleagues, she sets a strong example of accountability, initiative, and teamwork. Her efforts help motivate and support the team in achieving its overall objectives.

Well done, Emmaria, on this well-deserved recognition! 🎉