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New draft work permit policies published for consultation

The Department for Immigration has published a draft new set of work permit policies to replace the current policies, dating from 2015. There is a consultation running until the 4th July, and everybody is invited to give their feedback. This is only a proposal at this stage. Below, I set

How long might changes to Bermuda's Constitution take?

The Bermuda Government’s latest idea, of amending the Constitution to shift Belonger status to Immigration’s discretion, add overseas voting, and cut the House of Assembly’s size begs the question, how long might this take? Other British Overseas Territories (BOTs) offer a guide. There was a wave of

Top 12 immigration updates

Here are 12 top Bermuda immigration updates from my newsletter to help you and your family navigate the changing landscape of Bermuda immigration. Click to subscribe and learn more. Subscribe 1) What work can non-Bermudians do without a permit (April 2025) 2) A key original post that explains what is

Throne Speech reiterates review of belonger status

As expected, based on previous announcements, today's Throne Speech re-stated a commitment to a consultative process on reviewing belonger status. I have written in more detail about the possible implications of that, here. This is said to be intended as part of a broader review of the 1968

Release of PLP Platform (plus important OBA immigration comments)

With less than two weeks to go until the election, the PLP has now released its electoral platform. This is an important document, as many of these proposals are likely to feature in legislation or policy over the coming parliament (if the PLP wins). The platform is much more detailed

OBA platform, and PLP comments on immigration

According to an article penned by an OBA candidate published here, the OBA does not appear to have any plans to release an updated election platform, and is relying on a platform published in September last year. That platform, frankly, is thin. It is a mere 8 pages long. It

Review of PLP's 2020 electoral platform on Immigration

While we wait for the platforms to be published for the upcoming election, I thought it would be interesting to look back at what the PLP promised in the 2020 electoral platform, and how much of it has come to pass. Their Immigration platform was set out here, and consisted