1. The points for occupations are compiled with reference to the Employment Relations Department’s database.
2. Points are allocated in accordance with the professions and skills needed in the Cayman Islands in any particular year.
3. No points are given for occupations where there are enough qualified Caymanians to meet the demands of the labour market.

1. The points given for experience are calculated based on one point for every year worked in the job.
2. Points will be allocated for technical qualifications or certificates awarded to the applicant by any internationally or nationally recognised institution or association or other body recognised in the applicant’s field of expertise or trade.

An applicant will be allocated points in accordance with the level of skills required for his occupation, based on the Employment Relations Department’s report.

In assessing the investment made by an applicant under (a) or (b) the Board shall take into account the applicant’s investment relative to his actual means.

The applicant must satisfy the Caymanian Status and Permanent Residency Board that he has sufficient resources through income or investments to support himself and any dependants accompanying him. Ability to provide sufficient funds for his and their healthcare, education, accommodation and maintenance is of paramount importance for prospective long term residents.

1. The extent to which the applicant has successfully settled and integrated into Caymanian society is assessed by reference to such qualities as adaptability, motivation, involvement in the community and initiative.
2. Persons who demonstrate an active involvement in the training and mentoring of Caymanians will be given higher points.

An applicant is given a test based on the culture and history of the Cayman Islands. The purpose of the test is to assess the applicant’s knowledge of local history, tradition and customs.

1. An applicant is allocated the most points if he is the parent, child or spouse of a Caymanian.
2. A person whose brother, sister, aunt, uncle, grandparent or grandchild is a Caymanian will be allocated fewer points.

In exercising this discretion the Board may award points to applicants from countries whose nationals hold less then twenty percent of the total number of work permits in effect at that time based on Department of Immigration statistical information as follows:

Applicant is from a country whose nationals hold:

1. 16-19% of the total number of work permits in force: 5 points
2. 11-15% of the total number of work permits in force: 10 points
3. 6-10% of the total number of work permits in force: 15 points
4. less than 6% of the total number of work permits in force: 20 points

1. Maximum points may be deducted by the Board if the applicant has been convicted of an offence against the Laws of the Islands or under the laws of another country, the nature of which offence would, in the opinion of the Board, make his continued presence in the Islands contrary to the public interest.
2. Points will also be deducted if the applicant is certified by a Health Officer to be suffering from a communicable disease that makes his continued residence in the Islands dangerous to the community or is mentally disordered or defective under the Mental Health Law (1997 Revision).

1. Maximum points possible
2. Minimum points to be achieved by an applicant in order to receive a grant of permanent residence.

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