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Cayman Islands Immigration Update – March 2026: Work Permit Stats and PR Factor 8 Clarity
The latest work permit statistics released by Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC) show that there are currently 37,075 work permits in place as of 11 March 2026. This represents a small decrease from February 2026, when 37,267 work permits Read more +
Cayman Immigration Reform: Progress, but Greater Clarity Needed
Recent immigration developments in the Cayman Islands represent meaningful progress, but they also highlight the need for greater transparency and certainty as further changes are introduced. Positive Developments: Protection for PR Holders and Applicants The Government should be applauded for Read more +
The Changing Face of Cayman: Immigration, Nationality, and the Permanent Residence Points System
Over the past decade, the demographic composition of the Cayman Islands’ expatriate workforce has undergone a notable transformation. These changes have important implications not only for labour market planning but also for the operation and perceived fairness of the Permanent Read more +
Chambers and Partners Features HSM Group in Global Legal Guide 2026
The HSM Group is pleased to be featured by Chambers & Partners in their 2026 Global Legal Guide. Our Intellectual property practice, HSM IP, has once again been ranked as a top tier law firm in their Global (Caribbean-Wide) Intellectual Read more +
HSM Amplifies Family Services with New Lawyer
The HSM Group is thrilled to welcome Shelly Perryman-Pollard to their law firm. Shelly joins HSM Partners Kerrie Cox and Linda DaCosta in their family law practice and will help people navigate through divorce and separation, financial considerations, custody matters, property settlement and more.
Shelly comes to HSM as an Associate with 12 years of legal experience in the family field. Shelly attained her Bachelor of Laws Degree (Hons) from the University of London in 2006. She is an experienced litigator and received a certificate of Enrolment to the Supreme Court of Judicature Trinidad and Tobago in 2009.
Shelly has substantial experience in contested matters before the Courts whilst always having an eye on the possibility of achieving a settlement with the attendant saving of legal costs.
Family affairs encapsulate many areas and to complement these services, HSM’s team of experts can also advise on immigration issues, family trusts, wills and estate administration.
Photo (L-R): Shelly Perryman-Pollard (HSM Associate), Linda DaCosta (HSM Partner) and Kerrie Cox (HSM Partner)