Navigating The Challenges Of Complying With Immigration Requirements

Continued growth in the industry, confidence in the jurisdiction, and economic substance factors have seen a number of leading reinsurers establish or expand their physical presence in the Cayman Islands over the past year. For these companies, understanding and complying with immigration requirements is a daunting yet critically important matter. Who is allowed to work? What types of employment authorisation are available and suitable for particular situations? What are the processes for obtaining a particular immigration permission? How long does it take? And, importantly, what are the cost implications? Conyers' resident immigration expert Christopher Eakin answers some of the most frequently asked questions.