How does the application work at a high level, what rights does the family member receive, how long does the status last, and how can it become independent or longer-term where officially stated?
The dependant certificate permits residence in the Cayman Islands. After the principal holder's death or dissolution of the marriage or civil partnership, the dependant spouse or civil partner's residence may be revoked; after revocation, the surviving spouse or civil partner may apply for a Certificate of Direct Investment within three months, and residence continues while a timely application is decided. A dependent child's residence normally ends at eighteen unless the principal certificate is varied for full-time tertiary education or special circumstances apply. The official source does not state the application process.
See recorded sources
Limits of the record- The operational reapplication form and evidence requirements are not stated in the captured section.
- section 47(7)-(9), PDF text lines 2168-2182
(7) Upon the death of the holder of a Certificate of Direct Investment or upon the
dissolution of the marriage or civil partnership, the right of the dependant spouse
or civil partner to reside in the Islands may be revoked at the discretion of the
Director of WORC but the surviving spouse or civil partner may, within a period
of three months of any revocation, apply for the grant of a Certificate of Direct
Investment upon satisfying the requirements of this section. 47
(8) Where an application for a Certificate of Direct Investment has been made
within the period of three months from the date of the revocation, the applicant’s
right to reside in the Islands shall continue upon the same terms and conditions
until the Director of WORC determines the application.
(9) The right of a dependent child to reside in the Islands as a dependant shall cease
upon reaching the age of eighteen years unless that dependent child’s parent’s
Certificate of Direct Investment has been varied to reflect the fact that the
dependent child is engaged in full-time tertiary education, or the Director of
WORC is satisfied that there are special circumstances.
- section 47(6), PDF text lines 2164-2167
(6) The spouse or civil partner and dependent children (where applicable) of the
holder of a Certificate of Direct Investment shall be granted a Direct Investment
Holder’s (Dependant’s) Certificate, the holder of which is permitted, subject to
this section, to reside in the Islands.46
