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Special considerations for 31B PRC holders

Following the tabling of the new PRC provisions [amendment-bill-tabled-in-house-of-assembly] in the House of Assembly, there are further special considerations for people who have already become a PRC holder via section 31B, or will eventually become a 31B PRC holder as a result of the new PRC pathways (typically, kids of

PRC Amendment Bill tabled in House of Assembly

(published Sep 2021, but updated Feb 2025) The long awaited PRC amendments Bill has now been tabled in the House of Assembly. This is the first step towards a Bill becoming law. It has to pass the House of Assembly, and is then sent to the Senate, where amendments can

Policy statement released on new PRC proposals

The Ministry of Labour has published [https://www.gov.bm/sites/default/files/Securing_Permanency_for_Long_Term_Residents.pdf] a policy statement on securing permanent residency for long term residents. This has very little information about the proposals that was not already set out in the previous announcement, that

New permanent residency announcement

The Minister of Labour, Jason Hayward, has announced that the government intends to amend the law, to allow a much greater number of people to apply for permanent residency (PRC). This article will look at the proposals, how much people should be paying attention, and who might benefit.

Possible new naturalisation route for long term residents

This pathway is likely only viable for those who are in the process of switching jobs or permit status, or going from being employed to being out of employment. It could also potentially work for dependents of permit holders. It has certain risks attached to it also.

Simplified procedure for recognising Bermudians born overseas

Domicile is a tricky subject. It is based on somebody's state of mind as to whether they have decided to live permanently somewhere. The process has now been made easier

New Mixed Status pathways

The purpose of this article is to set out who will be eligible to apply for status or PRC under the new provisions. It is of benefit to various children, siblings and spouses of Bermudians and PRC holders.