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.…

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.…

Navigating road traffic offences

Every year in Bermuda, thousands of people are prosecuted for traffic offences, such as speeding, driving without due care and attention, using a mobile device while driving, driving while impaired, and driving with excess alcohol in one’s system. Often the penalties are fairly moderate, such as points on a…

New Economic Investment Certificate policy

Although promoted as a brand new opportunity for people to acquire permanent rights in Bermuda, it was in reality a way to get rid of a more generous policy and replace it with something more restrictive, but it does still offer options for some.…

Belonging in Bermuda

In the past few years, various immigration options have developed for long-term residents and their families in Bermuda. This is mostly centred on naturalisation as a British Overseas Territories (“BOT”) citizen. In this article, I shall attempt to give a summary of these options for the following…