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03/07/2026 | hsmoffice

Trump v Barbara: Why Birthright Citizenship Still Matters in Cayman

A U.S. case with a Cayman history behind it At first glance, Trump v Barbara looks like a purely American case. It concerns President Trump’s attempt to restrict birthright citizenship under the United States Fourteenth Amendment. Cayman does not have Read more +

09/06/2026 | hsmoffice

Cayman Islands Immigration Update – June 2026: An Act of Unintended Consequences, New Work Permit Conditions and Statistics

When the Cayman Islands Government proposed changes to the Immigration Law, released last year, there was one change that stood out and that was the proposed changes to Section 64 of the Immigration (Transition) Act (2022 Revision). This was the Read more +

25/05/2026 | hsmoffice

Cayman Kind and Compassion: A Question for the Caymanian Status and Permanent Residency Board

Over the past 24 months, HSM Chambers have dealt with two cases involving individuals who obtained the Right to be Caymanian through marriage. In both cases, the Caymanian spouse subsequently passed away before three years had elapsed from the grant Read more +

15/04/2026 | hsmoffice

Cayman Immigration: Section 64 Update

In a press release dated 15 April 2026, the Ministry of Caymanian Employment and Immigration announced: ”The Immigration (Transition) (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2025 introduces updated rules for work permit holders changing jobs, effective 1 May 2026. Work permit holders Read more +

HSM Participates in Cayman Brac Careers Fair at the Layman Scott High School

HSM participated in the Layman E. Scott Sr. High School Career Fair which was held on 23 March 2018. HSM was on hand to offer the students an opportunity to join their 2018/19 internship programme. IP Head Paralegal, Natasha Whitelocke was on hand to speak with students about a career in the legal profession especially in the fields of Intellectual Property, Debt Collection, Immigration and Corporate Services.

The Honorable Ms. O’Connor- Connolly was in attendance at the fair to highlight the importance of the event. The fair was held to expose students and teachers of the Brac community to the various opportunities available on Grand Cayman and in Cayman Brac.

Ms. Whitelocke was very impressed with the students and their commitment to finding a clear path to their chosen careers.  She noted, “We at HSM are committed to doing our part to ensure that there are job opportunities for our local youth. We want to ensure that those who have the opportunity to intern with us receive adequate training which will reflect on their work habits well into the future. I am excited with the possibility of attending this event again next year. “

Photo Caption –  IP Head Paralegal, Natasha Whitelocke with Layman E. Scott Sr. High School Students at the Career Fair.