📚 Cayman Islands sees surge in permanent residency grants

According to writer Nick Joseph, the Cayman Islands has seen a significant increase in the number of Permanent Residency (PR) and Caymanian status grants. This is largely due to the efficient work of the civil service, specifically the Department of WORC and the Caymanian Status and Permanent Residency Board. In the first eight months of this year, 496 people were granted PR based on marriage to a Caymanian, 319 were granted PR based on the Points System, and 124 were granted PR due to marriage to a Permanent Resident or being an Expatriate Child of a Permanent Resident turning 18. This totals to 939 people being granted PR so far this year, a significant increase compared to previous years. 📈

Additionally, 1,069 expatriates have been granted the Right to be Caymanian by the Caymanian Status and Permanent Residency Board this year. These numbers are a result of changes to the PR regime over a decade ago, as well as the efficient work of those processing the applications. However, as more people become Caymanian or marry a Caymanian, work permit revenues will decrease, impacting the government's finances. The increase in Caymanians also means more people are eligible to vote, potentially influencing future elections and referenda. 🗳️

Joseph urges all those who are eligible to register to vote and exercise their right, as the decisions made will impact the future of the Cayman Islands. He also commends the civil servants for their tireless work in processing the high volume of applications. The writer concludes by stating that the increase in PR and Caymanian status grants is a result of immigration reforms and the efficient work of the civil service, but also warns of the potential financial and political implications. 🏦