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Kameron D’Hue is a Caymanian scuba diving professional whose career is defined by his strong connection to the ocean and his commitment to excellence in dive education. 

The Ministry of Caymanian Employment and Immigration is proud to launch “Caymanians in Careers”, a new campaign highlighting Caymanians working across different sectors while offering greater insight into the career opportunities available

The Ministry responsible for Caymanian Employment and Immigration and the Workforce Opportunities and Residency Cayman (WORC) department confirms that the immigration law changes will take effect on Friday, 1 May 2026.  

The Cayman Islands Government has introduced a series of amendments to the Immigration (Transition) Act (2022 Revision). The amendments aim to improve administrative efficiency, clarify longstanding practices, and provide greater certainty for thousands of Caymanians.

Caymanian students who hold a government scholarship and will be 17 years of age or older by 1 May 2026 are encouraged to apply at careers.gov.ky. The deadline to submit applications is 31 March 2026

The Ministry of Caymanian Employment and Immigration (MCEI) has officially launched hello2HIRED, a new employment initiative aimed at connecting Caymanian job seekers directly with employers, while offering practical, on-site career support.

The proposed changes are designed to make sure that people who reasonably believed they would qualify under the current 15-year residency rule in the Act are treated fairly and have their expectations properly considered.

The Ministry of Caymanian Employment and Immigration has opened public consultation on the proposed update to immigration application fees, which has not been adjusted in more than 15 years. 

Parliament passed the Immigration (Transition) (Amendment & Validation) Bill, representing the most significant reform to immigration policy, reaffirming the government’s commitment to placing Caymanians at the center of the nation’s immigration framework.