The Government of Bermuda has recently introduced changes to
assist with the process of verifying and obtaining Bermuda status
for children born to parents of Bermudians, to help address
concerns relating to so-called ‘mixed status
families'.
This article explores some of the nuances of obtaining Bermuda
Status and highlights the differences these amendments will
make.
STATUS FOR CHILDREN BORN OUTSIDE BERMUDA
On 22 March 2021 the Minister of Labour, The Hon. Jason Hayward
announced that the Department of Immigration no longer requires an
Affidavit of Domicile for children applying for Bermuda status, a
change that will be particularly helpful for children born outside
Bermuda prior to 1 September 2020.
