Section 24Part 3 — Provisions Relating to Caymanians
Matters for Board’s consideration
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24. In the course of processing an application for the right to be Caymanian, the Board shall satisfy itself that —
such grant would be in the public interest;
adequate consideration has been given to the number of dependants who would be entitled to reside in the Islands or become Caymanian by entitlement should the application be granted; Immigration Law (2015 Revision) Section 25 c Revised as at 2nd day of July, 2015 Page 33
that it would be in the interest of the Islands to grant such application if the number of dependants becoming Caymanian by entitlement would be more than three;
the applicant has not committed an act of insolvency or bankruptcy, or been involved as a shareholder or director of any company or other entity which has been the subject of liquidation especially where creditors have been adversely affected;
the applicant —
is of good character and conduct; Board directly from three Caymanians; and drugs;
has to his credit three good character references received by the
has a clean criminal record and has not been involved with illegal
the applicant is of good health and does not suffer from any form of communicable or mental disease that would make him a danger to the community;
the applicant has not been involved in organising or engaging in any subversive political activity, nor has he organised, caused or promoted racism or any illegal activity within the Islands or elsewhere;
the continued residence of the applicant and his family will contribute to the well being of the Islands;
the economic situation of the Islands and the protection of persons already engaged in similar gainful occupations have been duly considered;
adequate consideration has been given to the desirability of granting the right to be Caymanian to applicants with different backgrounds and from different geographical areas so that a suitable balance in the social and economic life of the Islands may be maintained; and
adequate consideration has been given to the desirability of retaining the economic resources of the Island in the control of Caymanians.
Referenced By
- Section 44 — Consideration of application for work permit by Board or Chief Immigration Officer
Reference to section 24(j) for demographics