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Department of Immigration
Quarterly Statistical Report
December 2014
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• BSP = Business Staffing Plan Board • BPA = Business Plan Amendment • BVP = Business Visitor’s Permit • C14 = Right to be Caymanian (RTBC) - Declaration
from Board; • CIO =Chief Immigration Officer (Decision) • CS&PR = Cayman Status & Permanent Residency
Board • CSA = RTBC - Acknowledgement (No DNA) • CSC = RTBC – Continuation up to Age 18; • CSE = RTBC - Governor in Cabinet; • CSF = RTBC Grounds of Descent; • CSG = RTBC – Grounds of Naturalisation; • CSH = RTBC – Grounds of Marriage; • CSI = RTBC – Surviving Spouse of a Caymanian • CSJ = RTBC – Continuation after 18; • CSL = RTBC – Revocation; • CSO = RTBC – Possession of a BOTC by Birth • CSM = RTBC – Variation • CB = Cayman Brac • EZG = Economic Zone Grant • FPW = Final Permission to Work • FWG = Final non-renewable work permit; • GCM = Grand Cayman Island • Key = Application for Key Employee; • LC = Little Cayman • Misc. = Miscellaneous item; • PCW = Permission to Continue Working • PDC = Permission to Reside – Dependant of a Caymanian • PTW = Permission to Work (90 day)
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• RAS = Residency & Employment Rights Certificate (Spouse of a Caymanian);
• RIM = Residency – Independent Means • RRD = Residency with the Right to Work – Dependent of a
Permanent Resident; • RRW = Residency & Employments Rights Certificate (8+ years); • RSD = Residency with Right to Work – Spouse of a Deceased
Caymanian • RTS = Temporary Residency – Spouse of a Caymanian • RVA = Variation of PR; • RVW = PR variation for an Employment Rights Certificate • SCG = Special Care Giver; • SCG = Specialist Caregiver Transfer • STU = Student Visa • STV = Visitor Visa • TPS = Temporary Work permit, Seasonal Worker • TWE = Temporary Work Permit Extension • TWP = Temporary Work Permit • WPA = Work Permit Amendment; • WPB = Work Permit Board • WPG = Work Permit Grant; • WPR = Work Permit Renewal; • WSG = Work Permit Grant Spouses Term Limit; • WSR = Work Permit Renewal Spouses Term Limit • WTA = Term Limit Exemption Permit Amendment • WTG = Term Limit Exemption Permit Grant • WTR = Term Limit Exemption Permit Renewal
Reference guide to codes used throughout this report.
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CONTENTS
•Immigration Control
•Non-Caymanian Workforce
•Key Employee
•Term Limit Exemption
•Special Economic Zone Work Permit
•Work Permit Board
•Business Staffing Plan Board
•Chief Immigration Officer
•Residency and the Right to be Caymanian
•Border Control
•Visa Operations
•Enforcement
•Passport & Corporate Services
•Administration
•Freedom of Information
Foreword
The Cayman Islands1 are a leading
offshore financial services jurisdiction
situated in the northwest Caribbean. With
a relatively small local labour pool the
primary pillars of the Islands’ economy –
financial services and tourism - are heavily
dependent on workers from overseas. Out
of a population of approximately 55,5002
and a total workforce of some 36,0002
there are presently over 20,300 non-
permanent foreign workers living in the
Islands. The Islands are socially and
culturally diverse, with some 120
nationalities represented in the population.
This document provides statistical data in
regard to a number of key immigration
categories and the operations of the
Department of Immigration.
Notes: 1 Comprising Grand Cayman (GCM), Cayman Brac (CYB) and Little Cayman (LYB) 2 Economic and Statistics Office, Government of the Cayman Islands
Fiscal year: 1st July – 30th June
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Immigration Control Non-Caymanian Workforce
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This chart shows total number of non-permanent foreign workers for all three Islands from 2004 to 2014 as at 31st December of each year. The number of foreign workers as at 31st December 2014 stands at 21,266. The figures include work permit holders (including those working by operation of law awaiting permit renewals etc) and non-Caymanian Government contract workers. The figures do not include permanent residents with the right to work.
Foreign Workers: 2004 to 31 December 2014
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22,606 24,137
22,557 24,730 24,232
21,130
19,106 19,927 20,743
19,559 21,266
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20,000
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2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
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At the end of the 4th
quarter of 2014 there
were a total of 21,266
foreign workers (other
than permanent
residents) living and
working in the
Cayman Islands.
Foreign Workers to 31 December 2014
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The figures include work permit holders (including those working by operation of law, awaiting permit renewals etc) and non-Caymanian Government contract workers. The figures do not include permanent residents with the right to work.
19,559
20,10720,256
20,197
21,266
18,500
19,000
19,500
20,000
20,500
21,000
21,500
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This chart shows the number of work permits in effect at the end of each calendar year from 2004 to 2014. There were 16,603 work permits in effect as at 31 December 2014.
Work Permits in effect 2004 to 2014 (31st December 2014)
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4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
18,000
20,000
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
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The Cayman Islands Government is the largest employer in the Islands. Although the majority of employees are Caymanian,
there were, as at 31 December 2014, 881 non-Caymanian Contract Employees. Non-Caymanian Contract Workers do not
require a work permit and are not subject to term limits.
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Non-Caymanian Government Workers: 2004 to 31 December 2014
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1,500
Group Employee/Government Contract
921 1,057
1,319 1,462 1,464
1,273
1,029 971 987 896
881
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
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Temporary Work Permits in effect as at 31 December 2014
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1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
This chart shows the number of temporary work permits in effect at the end of each calendar year from 2004 to 2014. There were 3,782 work permits in effect as at 31st December 2014.
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At 31st December 2014 there were a total of 21,266 foreign workers (other than permanent residents but including Government Contract Workers) residing and working in all three of the Cayman Islands. Jamaican nationals form the largest group of foreign workers (40%).
Current Foreign Workers (at 31st December 2014): Top 7 nationalities with greater than 300 workers
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Jamaica; 8,535 ; 40%
All Others; 4,054 ; 19%
Philippines; 2,722 ; 13%
United Kingdom; 1,831 ; 9%
United States Of America; 1,364 ; 6%
Canada; 1,091 ; 5%India; 888; 4%
Honduras; 781; 4%
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Current Foreign Workers as at 31 December 2014 – Grand Cayman (Top 7 Nationalities)
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Jamaica, 8,214, 40%
All Others, 3,965, 19%
Philippines, 2,608, 13%
United Kingdom, 1,768, 9%
United States Of America, 1,248, 6%
Canada, 1,031, 5%
India, 878, 4%Honduras717, 3%
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Current Foreign Workers as at 31 December 2014 – Cayman Brac & Little Cayman (Top 7 Nationalities)
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Jamaica; 316; 50%
Philippines; 114; 18%
Honduras; 64; 10%
All Others; 45; 7%
United States of America; 44; 7%
United Kingdom; 25; 4%
Canada. 15 2% Guyana 6; 1%
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Working By Operation of Law & Final Non-Renewable Work Permits 2007 to 31 December 2014
While an application for the renewal of a work permit is being processed, or when a work permit application has been refused and an appeal against the decision has been made to the Immigration Appeals Tribunal, the worker may be allowed to work by operation of law. At 31st December 2014 there were 48 persons working by operation of law in the Cayman Islands. A final non-renewable work permit for one year is issued where a person’s permanent residence application has been refused or after an unsuccessful appeal against its refusal. Changes in legislation effective 25 October 2013 will gradually phase out the WOL for Permanent Residency applicants, which is replaced by permission to continue working (PCW).
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500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
Working by Operation of Law Final Non-Renewable Work Permit
3,581
1,892
45
1,457
64
1,043
96
645
95
456
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2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
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Permission to Continue Working 31 December 2013 to 31 December 2014
At the quarter ending December 31st 2014, there were 469 persons working by PCW. Additionally, 0 persons continue on the conditional 90-day permission to work (PTW) and 7 persons on the 90-day final permission to work (FPW)
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Number of Foreign Workers Employed as at 31 December 2014 - By Major Occupation Groups
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0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000
5,169
5,111
3,063
2,421
2,341
1,229
958
598
347
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Other (Includes Government ContractedOfficers)
Plant and machine operators, andassemblers (Includes Boat Hands, Bus
Drivers & Heavy Machine Operators)
Clerical support workers (IncludesAdministrative Assistants, Bookkeepers,
Account Clerks & Grocery Clerks)
Skilled Agricultural and Landscaping workers(Includes Gardeners, Farmers &
Landscapers)
Managers ( Includes Financial Controllers,General Managers, Human Resource
Managers, Project Managers, SalesManagers & Relationship Managers)
Craft and related trades workers (IncludesAuto Mechanics, Auto Body repairman,
Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Masons &Plumbers)
Technicians and Associate Professionals(Includes A/C Technicians, Dental
Technicians, Personal Assistants &Secretaries)
Professionals (Includes Accountants, FundAdministrators, Auditors, Doctors, Lawyers,
& Teachers)
Service and sales workers (Barbers,Bartenders, Cashiers, Cooks, Hairdressers,
Waiters/Waitresses, Janitors, SecurityGuards)
Elementary Occupations (Includes DomesticHelpers/Workers, Caregivers, Kitchen &
laundry attendants, Beach Attendants &General Labourers/Cleaners)
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Occupations By Industry
Data Migration - Generic Industry for Old Occupation Types
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
Manufacturing
Real estate activities
Agriculture, forestry and fishing
Transportation and storage
Information and communication
Human health and social work activities
Education
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Professional, scientific and technical activities
Financial and insurance activities
Other service activities
Administrative and support service activities
Construction
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
Accommodation and food service activities
Activities of households as employers; undifferentiated goods- and services-producing activities of households for own use
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A total of 639 applications were refused by the Boards for the quarter ending 31 December, 2014.
Work Permit Application Refusals – Major Occupations with 4 or more refusals
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0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
138
159
89
100
53
38
21
21
5
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Managers ( Includes Financial Controllers,General Managers, Human ResourceManagers, Project Managers, SalesManagers & Relationship Managers)Plant and machine operators, andassemblers (Includes Boat Hands, BusDrivers & Heavy Machine Operators)
Professionals (Includes Accountants, FundAdministrators, Auditors, Doctors, Lawyers,& Teachers)
Clerical support workers (IncludesAdministrative Assistants, Bookkeepers,Account Clerks & Grocery Clerks)
Technicians and Associate Professionals(Includes A/C Technicians, DentalTechnicians, Personal Assistants &Secretaries)Skilled Agricultural and Landscapingworkers (Includes Gardeners, Farmers &Landscapers)
Craft and related trades workers (IncludesAuto Mechanics, Auto Body repairman,Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Masons& Plumbers)Other (Includes Government ContractedWorkers)
Service and sales workers (Barbers,Bartenders, Cashiers, Cooks, Hairdressers,Waiters/Waitresses, Janitors, SecurityGuards)Elementary Occupations (IncludesDomestic Helpers/Workers, Caregivers,Kitchen & laundry attendants, BeachAttendants & General Labourers/Cleaners)
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Special Economic Zone Work Permit
(Employment Certificate)
The Special Economic Zone encompasses a Cayman Internet & Technology Park, Cayman
Media Park, Cayman Biotechnology Park, Cayman Commodities & Derivatives Park, Cayman
Outsource Park and Cayman International Academic Park.
These applications are processed by Administrators who have delegated authority from the
Chief Immigration Officer.
During this quarter thirty-six (36) applications were received and approved. Total workers as at
end of December were two hundred and eight.
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Work Permit Board
The Work Permit Board considers applications for work permits and key employee designations
where the employer is not required by law to have a Business Staffing Plan. This Board also
hears appeals in respect to temporary work permits and decisions of an Immigration Officer.
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For the quarter ending 31st December 2014 the Work Permit Board processed a total of 572 work permit applications.
Work Permit Board
Number of applications processed for each quarter up to 31 December 2014
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674
1,613
1,360
926
572
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The Work Permit Board processed 572 applications for the quarter broken down by the various application types above. Applications deferred for a particular reason are included in the numbers, therefore it is likely in those cases to process an application twice in the same period.
Work Permit Board
Number of applications processed by type during the quarter ending 31 December 2014
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WS
G, 2
WT
G, 1
WS
R, 6
MS
C, 2
2
AT
W, 25
WP
A, 49
WP
R, 2
59
WP
G, 2
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Work Permit Board
Number of applications refused for each quarter up to 31 December 2014
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Total Applications refused during the quarter ending 31st December, 2014 was 65.
Of the 572 applications processed by the Board, 11% were refused. Another 25 applications, or 4% were deferred for further consideration.
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Business Staffing Plan Board
The Immigration Law (2014 Revision) requires every company which employs fifteen or
more persons on work permits to have a Business Staffing Plan. The Business Staffing
Plan Board considers applications for a Business Staffing Plan and work permit
applications made in accordance with it. This Board also considers key employee
applications for workers employed under a Business Staffing Plan.
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Business Staffing Plan Board
Number of applications processed for each quarter up to 31 December 2014
For the quarter ending 31st December 2014 the Business Staffing Plan Board processed a total of 704 work permit applications.
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1,000
1,200
1,400
780
1,279
1,146
980
704
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Business Staffing Plan
Number of applications processed by type during the quarter ending 31 December 2014
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The Business Staffing Plan Board processed 704 applications for the quarter broken down by the various application types above. Applications deferred for a particular reason are included in the numbers, therefore it is likely in those cases to process an application twice in the same period.
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WSG
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WSR
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MSC
, 71
BSP,
36
BPA,
118
WPA
, 12
1
WPG
, 13
9
WPR
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Business Staffing Plan Board
Number of applications refused for each quarter up to 31 December 2014
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Total Applications refused for the quarter ending 31st December 2014 was 9.
Of the 704 applications processed by the Board, 1.3% were refused. Another 21 applications, or 3% were deferred for further consideration.
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Chief Immigration Officer
The Chief Immigration Officer (and persons designated by her, called Work Permit Administrators) consider inter alia applications for temporary work permits and certain categories of annual work permit.
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Chief Immigration Officer & Work Permit Administrators
Number of applications processed for each quarter up to 31 December 2014
The Chief Immigration Officer and Work Permit Administrators processed a total of 7,363 applications between October 1 and 31 December 2014.
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2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,0005,641
6,085
5,271
6,541
7,363
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Chief Immigration Officer & Work Permit Administrators
Number of applications processed by type for the quarter ending 31 December 2014
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The Chief Immigration Officer and Work Permit Administrators processed a total of 7,363 applications broken down by the various types listed above. Of the 3,518 temporaries processed, 1,446 were Express TWP’s. Applications deferred for a particular reason are included in the numbers, therefore it is likely in those cases to process an application twice in the same period.
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RS
D/R
VA
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PD
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TS
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RIM
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WS
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SR
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FP
W, 1
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MS
C, 2
7
BV
P, 5
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EZ
A/E
ZG
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5
CS
C,
42
CS
A, 1
59
WP
A, 2
21
PC
W, 2
81
TW
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WP
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SR, 2
2
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1
MSC
, 1
3
BV
P, 8
1
EZA
/EZG
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7
CSC
, 45
CSA
, 10
3
WPA
, 36
8
PC
W, 3
04
TW
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PR, 1
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7
WPG
, 1
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7
TWP 3
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RBC
/RPI, 2
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Chief Immigration Officer
Number of applications refused for each quarter up to 31 December 2014
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Total Applications refused for the quarter ending 31st December 2014 was 440.
Of the 7,363 applications processed by the CIO and Administrators 6% were refused. Another 472 applications, or 6% were deferred for further consideration.
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Residency and
The Right To Be Caymanian
Applications for permanent residence, the right to be Caymanian, and Residency & Employment
Rights Certificates for the spouse of a Caymanian are considered by the Caymanian Status &
Permanent Residency Board.
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Caymanian Status & Permanent Residency
Number of applications processed for each quarter up to 31 December 2014
The Caymanian Status & Permanent Residency Board processes all applications for Permanent Residency and the Right to be Caymanian. Total applications processed for the quarter ending 31st December, 2014 was 616.
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563
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616
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Caymanian Status & Permanent Residency
Number of applications processed by type during the quarter ending 31 December 2014
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CS
I, 1
CS
E,
1
RIM
, 1
RLR
, 7
CS
M,
8
CS
F,
16
CS
J, 1
7
C14
, 31
RR
D,
38
RR
W,
50
RV
A/R
VW
, 58
MS
C,
61
CS
G,
65
CS
H,
118 R
AS
, 14
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The Cayman Status and Permanent Residency Board processed a total of 616 applications broken down by the various types listed above. Applications deferred for a particular reason, 93 applications or 15%, are included in the numbers, therefore it is likely in those cases to process an application twice in the same period.
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Caymanian Status & Permanent Residency
Number of applications refused for each quarter up to 31 December 2014
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Total Applications refused for the quarter ending 31st December was 99.
Of the 616 applications processed by the Board, 16% were refused. The largest number of refusals (20) were for Residency & Employment Rights Certificate (Spouse of a Caymanian) at 3%.
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99
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As well as managing migration through the work permit system the Department of Immigration also
has responsibility for border control.
This includes responsibility for processing all persons arriving in and departing from the Cayman
Islands whether by air or by sea and the processing and repatriation of illegal migrants who arrive in
the Cayman Islands without permission.
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Border Control
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Air Arrivals & Departures to 31 December 2014
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0
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40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
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Departures
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Total monthly number of arrivals and departures by air since December 2013.
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Dec-13 Jan-14 Feb-14 Mar-14 Apr-14 May-14 Jun-14 Jul-14 Aug-14 Sep-14 Oct-14 Nov-14 Dec-14
Arrivals 53,585 46,252 43,454 56,867 49,494 44,373 46,394 54,386 50,737 25,259 30,872 42,892 53,282
Departures 48,116 49,746 43,354 56,429 51,841 44,836 45,080 55,226 53,155 26,719 29,543 38,805 47,243
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20,000
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Cruise Ship Passengers processed – October 2013 to December 2014
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Oct-Dec2013
Jan-Mar2014
Apr-Jun2014 Jul-Sep 2014
Oct-Dec2014
392,284
541,182
318,528 313,598 436,811
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1,776
1,898
1,535
1,419
1,485
1,537 1,536
1,460
1,570 1,576
1,749
1,526
1,802
900
1,100
1,300
1,500
1,700
1,900
2,100
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Visa Operations
The Visa Section in the Department of Immigration processes visitor visa applications from
visa nationals and student visa applications from overseas students over the age of eighteen
wishing to study at an educational establishment in the Cayman Islands.
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Visa Operations
Number of Visitor visa applications processed for each quarter up to 31 December 2014
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850
1,000
1,150
1,300
1,450
1,600
1,750
1,900
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2,500
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Visa Operations
Number of Student Visa applications processed for each quarter up to 31 December 2014
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97
9
138
103
198
104
1
Approved Being Processed Deferred Other
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Visitor’s Work Visa
In September of 2012 the Visitor Work Visa facility was introduced allowing certain visitors the ability to engage in
commercial ventures without a work permit for a period not exceeding 5 calendar days. The VWV has become
increasingly popular since it’s inception.
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10792 95 105
95
8193
212
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208
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Dec-13
Jan-14
Feb-14
Mar-14
Apr-14
May-14
Jun-14
Jul-14
Aug-14
Sep-14
Oct-14
Nov-14
Dec-14
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The Department of Immigration’s Enforcement Section is responsible for enforcing all aspects of
our immigration legislation. This includes investigating the commission of immigration offences
and prosecuting offenders. This may relate to working illegally or residing in the
Islands without permission. The Immigration Law (2014 Revision) also allows for Immigration
Officers of a certain rank to impose fines administratively as an alternative to court proceedings.
This Section also processes applications by persons seeking asylum in the Cayman Islands and
facilitates the departure of persons who become the subject of a deportation order.
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Enforcement
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Enforcement – Arrests and fines for immigration related offences
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A total of 196 arrests have been recorded for Immigration offences for the quarter ending 31
December 2014, resulting in $70,627.50 levied in administrative fines. The most common breach
occurring was overstaying authorization to remain in the Islands.
Number of arrests per quarter
at 31 Dec, 2013 72
at 31 Mar, 2014 68
at 30 Jun, 2014 56
at 30 Sep, 2014 96
at 31 Dec, 2014 136
Fines collected per quarter
at 31 Dec, 2013 $60,154.00
at 31 Mar, 2013 $46,502.00
at 30Jun, 2014 $29,500.00
at 30 Sep, 2014 $178,115.00
at 31 Dec, 2014 $70,627.50
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Of the 136 persons arrested, 38% were Jamaican nationals followed by Caymanians at 21% for the quarter ending 31
December 2014.
Enforcement – Arrests by Nationality for the quarter ending 31 December 2014
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Canada 4%
Cayman Islands 21% China
1%
Colombia 1%
Costa Rica 1% Cuba
1%
Dominican Republic
1%
France 1%
Guyana 2%
Haiti 1% Honduras
7%
Hungary 1% Ireland
1%
Jamaica 38%
Nicaragua 1%
Phillipines 10%
Uganda 1%
United Kingdom 1%
United States
4%
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Responsibility for processing passport applications and a range of other corporate services falls to the
Passport & Corporate Services Office of the Department of Immigration.
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Passport and
Corporate Services
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Passports - Service Types
Number of applications processed for each quarter up to 31 December 2014
The Passport & Corporate Services Office is also responsible for issuing Visa Waivers for entry into the United States by holders of BOTC (Cayman Islands) passports. *Identity Certificates and Jamaican Travel documents (Travel documents issued in lieu of a passport) ** Forwarding of US visitor visa applications for BOTC (Caymanian) and British citizen passports for qualified individuals under 10 years or 80+ years of age
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New Passports
US Visa Waivers
*ID Certs & JA TD
**US Courier
798
1,3
36
11
2
925
910
6
13
1,2
83
1,4
74
8
20
1,3
25
1,9
96
5
13
879
1,3
63
5
12
at Dec 31, 2013 at Mar 31, 2014 at Jun 30, 2014 at Sep 30, 2014 at Dec 31, 2014
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The Passport & Corporate Services Office offers several expedited services.
Passports – Standard and Expedited service levels
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at, Dec 31, 2013at Mar 31, 2014
at Jun 30, 2014
at Sep 30, 2014
at Dec 31, 2014
619 706
1007 1,018
697
115 169189
228
123
62
4873
77
55
21
2
2
4
Regular Express Super Express Fast Trak
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Corporate Services – Service Types
The Passport & Corporate Services Office provides various Corporate Services, including issuing Special Marriage Licences for couples visiting the Islands and wishing to be married here.
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500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
Special MarriageLicences Apostille
Authentication ofDocuments
103
2,9
29
127 1
37
3,1
69
85
90
3,0
31
56
81
2,9
32
21
94
3,0
60
97
at Mar 31, 2014
at Jun 30, 2014
at Sep 30, 2014
at Dec 31, 2014
at Dec 31, 2013
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The Department of Immigration has 173 employees made up of 66 uniformed Immigration Officers
and 107 non-uniformed personnel working in a range of operations. These include senior
management, customer service staff, accounting and debt collection personnel, filing clerks, Board
Secretariats, Appeal Statement Writers and Compliance Officers.
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Administration of the
Department of Immigration
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Total Revenue since fiscal year end 2008 to 31 December 2014
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10,000,000.00
20,000,000.00
30,000,000.00
40,000,000.00
50,000,000.00
60,000,000.00
70,000,000.00
80,000,000.00
90,000,000.00
2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15
48,755,413.91
Revenue has seen a steady increase over the years. The fiscal year ends June, 2015.
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Top 10 visiting countries New Visitors
Pages per visit
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Website Usage Analysis
www.immigration.gov.ky
30,049 8,914
3,240
2,212
2,154 1,090 932 441 305 276
Cayman Islands
United States
Jamaica
Canada
United Kingdom
India
Philippines
Australia
South Africa
Ireland
8,630
6,126
2,018
1,411
1,611
851 631
380 234 199
Cayman Islands
United States
Jamaica
Canada
United Kingdom
India
Philippines
Australia
South Africa
Ireland
4.13
4.08
3.9
3.98
3.86 4.12
4.26
3.41
3.84
4 Cayman Islands
United States
Jamaica
Canada
United Kingdom
India
Philippines
Australia
South Africa
Ireland
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Counter Services and
Communications Centre
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The Communications Centre has five members of staff who process over 10,000 incoming calls per month from customers requesting information on immigration issues.
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Number of telephone callers assisted by the Communications Centre during the previous four quarters
42,979
36,96036,295
35,34935,638
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
45,000
50,000
at 31 Dec, 2013 at Mar 31, 2014 at 30 Jun, 2014 at 30 Sep, 2014at 31 Dec, 2014
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Freedom of Information
The Department of Immigration is committed to openness and freedom of information. Each
month the Department grants access to a range of information in response to requests from the
public, the media and others.
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Freedom of Information Requests
Number of applications processed for each quarter up to 31 December 2014
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0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
at Dec 31,2013 at Mar 31,
2014 at Jun 30,2014 at Sep 30,
2014 at Dec 31,2014
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29 3231
31
32
2932
3131
No. of Requests Closed