GUIDELINES

Please see the relevant section(s) for guidance regarding the documents that are required for submission with each application form.

Note:

• The NAU may request for you to bring the originals of the documents when you are scheduled to meet with a Needs Assessment Officer for an assessment.
• Applications submitted without all the required supporting documents will be considered incomplete and may not be processed by the NAU.

DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED WITH YOUR APPLICATION FORM

• Photo Identification — Passport, driver’s licence, voter’s card, or a notarised photo for all persons in the household
• Proof of Citizenship — Guidance notes are attached for a list of acceptable documents
• Proof of registration with the Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC), if under 65 and unemployed
• Bank account statements for the past 6 months in the name of the applicant and all other members of the household
• Marriage certificate or divorce decree if you have ever been married
• Passport and birth certificates of all dependents, including dependent adults
• Proof of total monthly income from all of the persons living in your home, along with supporting documentation — See Documents Guidance below for a list of acceptable documents

PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP OR RESIDENCY RIGHTS

Any of the following can be submitted as acceptable proof of citizenship or, where the applicant is a parent to a dependent child of a Caymanian, residency rights in the Cayman Islands:

• Voter's Identification
• Caymanian Passport – Passport alone is sufficient for persons born before March 27, 1977
  • However, persons born after March 27, 1977, should also submit a copy of their birth certificate as well as their parents’ birth certificate and/or proof of parents’ citizenship.
• Birth certificate should reflect parents’ birth place and proof of parents’ citizenship should also be submitted
  • Please note that as per immigration law, the child takes on the nationality of the mother unless the parents are married at the time of child’s birth.
• Caymanian Status Certificate / Status Stamp in passport
• Immigration Letter of Acknowledgment of Citizenship
• Residency Rights as a Spouse of a Caymanian Certificate along with a copy of the marriage certificate or a Certificate of Permanent Residency

PROOF OF INCOME AND SAVINGS

If applicable, all of the following should be submitted for all members of your household to substantiate proof of income:

• Salary/wages – This would be most recent pay-slips covering the last 4 week period. Job letters are acceptable, but must indicate earnings and deductions within the last 4 week period
• Rental Income – Signed and dated lease agreement with your tenant(s) as well as a copy of tenant’s identification
• Maintenance – Active court order or a signed and dated letter from the person(s) providing the maintenance funds, confirming the monthly total, and a copy of his/her identification
• If self-employed or an owner of a business, provide proof of income earned through your business for the past 4 week period along with a copy of your Trade and Business Licence
  • Example: Financial statements should be provided once available, Income logs, Payslips or Notarised letter confirming the monthly income
  • Note, you may also be required to provide copies of contracts and other documents as deemed necessary during the assessment of your application
• Savings – Clients should disclose any savings they have available to them
  • Clients are required to submit bank statements showing activity in the last 6 months. NAU may conduct bank checks if deemed necessary.
• Other Income – Most current statements / pay slips for pension, social security, veterans, or seamen's ex-gratia
• Donations – Signed and dated letter from person(s) providing you with monthly funds, confirming the total given ; ID of the person(s) to verify signature

PROOF OF EXPENSES

Any of the following can be submitted as acceptable proof of expenses (most recent bills for the last month):

• All official bills or invoices for the current month should be provided
  •  Example: utility bills, post-paid phone bill, credit card statement, preschool invoice
• Mortgage – Bank statement showing balance and scheduled monthly payment
• Rent –  Lease agreement
  • If residing with other persons then a signed and dated letter of accommodation, confirming address of residence and what your monthly contribution is, if any, should be submitted along with a copy of that person’s identification.
• Money Transfers – Money transfer receipts
• Helpers – Letter of employment confirming role and monthly pay received, along with copy of identification for the helper and/or copy of work permit, if applicable
• Maintenance – Copy of the court order or a signed and dated letter confirming monthly maintenance from person(s) paying and their ID
• Loans – Provide the most current loan statement(s) showing balance and scheduled monthly payment. Example: Personal, Car, and/or Medical loans
• Credit Cards – Provide your most current credit card statement showing balance and scheduled monthly payment
• Life Insurance – Provide insurance policy / invoice to support monthly required payment
• House Insurance – Provide your most current house insurance statement / invoice showing balance and scheduled monthly payment
• School Fees / Expenses – Provide invoice

Note:

• It is not necessary to submit bills for transportation (gas, bus fare, etc.), propane, laundry or prepaid telephone (top-up).

OTHER DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

 The following are other documents and information that you will need to provide:

• WORC Registration – All unemployed members of your household who are between the ages of 18 and 64 are to provide proof of registration with Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC), unless they suffer from a medical condition that does not allow them to work.
• Medical Disability – You should indicate if you suffer from a medical condition
  •  You will be provided with a medical report form to be completed at the Health Services Authority.