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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 +
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 +
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 +
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 +
Who’s Who Legal Recommends Oscar DaCosta in Real Estate 2022 Guide
Who’s Who Legal (WWL) has featured Oscar DaCosta, a real estate lawyer in the Cayman Islands, in their 2022 Real Estate Guide.
Oscar has over 5 years of legal experience and focuses on property law, assisting with property transactions across residential/commercial properties and coordinating financing alongside banks. Oscar also has experience in banking and commercial.
WWL identifies the foremost legal practitioners in multiple areas of law and recognition is based strictly on merit – you cannot buy entry into their publication. Recipients must be recommended for their expertise in the field by independent sources, either from clients or peers.
Congratulations Oscar.
