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Government tackles immigration reform
Cayman’s new government takes its first step towards immigration reform.
Cabinet announced plans to introduce term limits for expatriate civil servants.
Starting next year, the so-called ‘rollover policy’ will be extended to the civil service.
It’s a move Premier André Ebanks says honours a campaign pledge.
In a video update Thursday night, Premier Ebanks said Cabinet approved drafting instructions to initiate the policy change.
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Immigration term limits for expat civil servants
Expatriate civil servants will face term limits from 1 Jan. next year, after Cabinet this week approved moving ahead with amending immigration legislation.
Under current regulations, non-Caymanians in the civil service are not bound by the same immigration rules that apply to expats in the private sector, which requires them to leave Cayman after nine years or seek permanent residency status, under the so-called ‘rollover’ policy.
Civil servants do not have to get work permits and can remain in Cayman indefinitely without being required to apply for permanent residency or Caymanian status.
