Statement of the Jersey immigration rules

STATES OF JERSEY

STATEMENT OF THE JERSEY IMMIGRATION RULES

Presented to the States on 12th April 2022 by the Minister for Home Affairs

STATES GREFFE

2022  R.46

REPORT

This Statement of the Jersey Immigration Rules ("Immigration Rules") is presented to the States under section 3(2) of the Immigration Act 1971 ("1971 Act"), as extended to Jersey by the Immigration (Jersey) Order 2021 ("2021 Order in Council"). The text of the Immigration Rules is contained in the Annex to this Statement.

Any reference in this Report to a provision of the 1971 Act is a reference to that provision as extended to Jersey by the 2021 Order in Council.

Section 3(2) of the 1971 Act provides as follows:

"The Minister [for Home Affairs] shall from time to time (and as soon as may be) present to the States statements of the rules, or of any changes in the rules, laid down by him as to the practice to be followed in the administration of this Act for regulating the entry into and stay in Jersey of persons required by this Act to have leave to enter, including any rules as to the period for which leave is to be given and the conditions to be attached in different circumstances; and section 1(4) above shall not be taken to require uniform provision to be made by the rules as regards admission of persons for a purpose or in a capacity specified in section 1(4) (and in particular, for this as well as other purposes of this Act, account may be taken of citizenship or nationality).

If a statement presented to the States under this subsection is disapproved by resolution passed at the sitting at which it is so presented or at the next following sitting of the States then the Minister shall make changes or further changes in the rules as appear to him to be required in the circumstances and the statement of those changes shall be presented to the States as soon as practicable after the said resolution was passed.

The 2021 Order in Council has been brought into force, by Order of the Minister for Home Affairs, on 12th April 2022. This Statement is presented to the States simultaneously with the coming into force of the 2021 Order in Council.

The 2021 Order in Council revoked and replaced the  Immigration (Jersey) Order 1993 ("1993 Order in Council") and other later Orders in Council which together had extended various provisions of the Immigration Acts of the United Kingdom to Jersey with modifications. The 2021 Order in Council also extended certain provisions of the Immigration Acts which had not been previously extended. The extension of all such provisions by the 2021 Order in Council was approved by the States of Jersey under Article 31 of the States of Jersey Law 2005 on 30 June 2021 (see Proposition  (P.44/2021)).

The Immigration Rules contained in the Annex to this Statement are, with a few exceptions, the same in substance as the Immigration Rules made as Directions

pursuant to the 1993 Order in Council[1]. Below, the effect of the Rules contained in the Annex is briefly summarised and the few instances where there are changes are underlined and explained.

Rules 1 – 6 are introductory and also make provision as regards the exemption of Irish citizens from immigration control.

Part 1 consists of rules 7 – 39 which make general provisions regarding leave to enter or remain in Jersey.

(There is no Part 2.)

Part 3 consists of rules 57 – 81 which make provision regarding persons seeking to enter or remain in Jersey for studies.

Part 4 consists of rules 88 – 89 which make provision regarding persons seeking to enter or remain in Jersey as a Minister of Religion or seeking to enter Jersey under the Youth Mobility Scheme.

Part 5 consists of rules 128A – 199 which make provision regarding persons seeking to enter or remain in Jersey for employment.

Part 6 consists of rules 200A – 245 which make provision regarding persons seeking to enter or remain in Jersey as a businessman, self-employed person, investor, writer, composer or artist. N.B. The investor route has now been closed as provided by rule 224A.

Part 7 consists of rules 246 – 276BV1 which relates to other categories of persons seeking to enter or remain in Jersey.

Part 8 consists of rules 277 – 319AA which relate to leave to enter and leave to remain of persons who are family members of persons with such leave, including partners, victims of domestic violence, fiancé(e)s and children of such persons. Part 9 consists of five sections governing the grounds for refusal, or cancellation of, entry clearance, leave to enter and leave to remain. N.B. New provision is made:

• in section 9.21.1 to enable rough sleeping to be a ground on which leave to remain may be refused, or existing leave may be cancelled, where a person has repeatedly refused offers of suitable support and has engaged in persistent anti-social behaviour;

• in section 9.23.1 to enable a person's entry clearance or leave to be cancelled if they cease to meet the requirements of the rules under which the entry clearance or leave was granted;

• in section 9.24.1 to enable a person's entry clearance or leave to be cancelled where they are the dependent of another person whose leave is, or has been, cancelled.

(There is no Part 10.)

Parts 11 and 11B consist of rules 326A – 361 relating to applications for asylum. (There is no Part 12.)

Part 13 consists of rules A362 – 400 relating to deportation orders.

Part 14 consists of rules 410 – 416 relating to stateless persons.

APPENDIX KOLL  sets out how a parson must demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the English language and about life in the United Kingdom and Jersey where required for the purposes of an application for indefinite leave to enter or remain. It also sets out certain exemptions to the requirement.

APPENDIX FM(J)/(J1) sets out rules and requirements for individuals to be able to come to Jersey by reason of their family life.

APPENDIX EU(J), together with APPENDIX EU(J) (Family Permit), sets out the rules and requirements in relation to the Settled Status Scheme for persons who are EU, other EEA and Swiss citizens and family members, and the basis on which entry clearance will be given to others to come to Jersey to join them. N.B.  New provision is made, reflecting equivalent provision in the United Kingdom, to clarify the grounds on which a person's leave to enter or remain granted under Appendix EU(J), or entry clearance granted under Appendix EU(J) (Family Permit), may be cancelled, curtailed or revoked. The grounds include –

• where the person's presence in Jersey is not conducive to the public good; and

• where false or misleading information, representations or documents were submitted in connection with an application under either Appendix.

APPENDIX V(J): VISITOR sets out the requirements to be met by persons visiting Jersey for a temporary period for purposes such as tourism, visiting friends or family, carrying out a business activity, or undertaking a short course of study. Visitors fall into the categories of –

• Standard Visitor: tourists, those visiting family, usually for up to 6 months.

• Marriage/Civil Partnership Visitors: those coming to marry or form a civil partnership.

• Permitted Paid Engagement Visitors: experts in their field coming to undertake specific paid engagements for up to one month.

• Transit Visitors: those en route to another country outside the Common Travel Area entering Jersey for up to 48 hours.

(How long each Visitor can stay and what they can and cannot do is set out at V(J)17.2 and APPENDIX VISITOR: PERMITTED ACTIVITIES.)

APPENDIX  HK(J)  BRITISH  NATIONAL  (OVERSEAS)  sets  out  the immigration route for BN(O) status holders, providing the opportunity for them and certain family members who form part of their household to live, work, and study in Jersey. The introduction of this route followed the imposition by the Chinese Government of a national security law on Hong Kong.

ANNEX

THE JERSEY IMMIGRATION RULES

CONTENTS  Paragraphs

Introduction  1-3 Implementation and Transitional Provisions  4 Provision for Irish citizens  5-5B Interpretation  6

PART 1: General provisions regarding leave to enter or remain in Jersey

Leave to enter Jersey  7-9 Exercise of the power to refuse leave to enter Jersey or to cancel leave  10

to enter or remain which is in force

Suspension of leave to enter or remain in Jersey  10A Cancellation of leave to enter or remain in Jersey  10B Requirement  for  persons  arriving  in  Jersey  to  produce  evidence  of  11

identity and nationality

Requirement for a person not requiring leave to enter Jersey to prove

that he has the right of abode  12-14 Common Travel Area  15 Admission of certain British passport holders  16-17 Persons outside Jersey  17A – 17B Returning residents  18-20 Non-lapsing leave  20A Holders of restricted travel documents and passports  21-23 Leave to enter granted on arrival in Jersey  23A-23B Entry clearance  24-30C Variation of leave to enter or remain in Jersey  31-33A Withdrawn applications for variation of leave to enter or remain in Jersey  34J Undertakings  35

Medical  36-39

PART 2:

PART 3: Persons seeking to enter or remain in Jersey for studies

Students  57-62 Re-sits of examinations  69-69E Writing up of thesis  69F-69K Spouses, civil partners or unmarried partners of students  76-78 Children of students  79-81

PART 4: Persons seeking to enter or remain in Jersey as a Minister of Religion or seeking to enter Jersey under the Youth Mobility Scheme

Minister of Religion  88 Youth Mobility Scheme  89

PART 5: Persons seeking to enter or remain in Jersey for employment

Work permit employment  128A-135 Domestic Workers in Private Households  159A-159H Persons with British ancestry  186-193 Spouses or civil partners of persons with limited leave to enter or remain  193A-196F

under paragraphs 128-193

Children  of  persons  with  limited  leave  to  enter  or  remain  under  196G-199 paragraphs 128-193

PART 6: Persons seeking to enter or remain in Jersey as a businessman, self- employed person, investor, writer, composer or artist

Persons intending to establish themselves in business  200A-210 Investors  224-231 Writers, composers and artists  232-239 Spouses or civil partners of persons with limited leave to enter or remain  240-242E

under paragraphs 200-239

Children  of  persons  with  limited  leave  to  enter  or  remain  under  243-245 paragraphs 200-239

PART 7: Other Categories

Persons exercising rights of access to a child resident in Jersey  246-248L

EEA citizens and their families  A255

Long residence  276A-276D Private Life  276ADE-276DH HM Forces  276E-276AI Parent of a child at school  276BT1-276BV1

PART 8: Family Members

Spouses or civil partners

Victims of domestic violence

Fiancé(e)s and proposed civil partners

Unmarried partners

Child of a parent, parents or a relative present and settled Child of a parent who is a fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner Children born in Jersey who are not British citizens Adopted children

Family Members of Ministers of Religion

PART 9: Grounds for refusal PART 10:

PART 11: Asylum

PART 11B: Asylum

PART 12:

PART 13: Deportation

PART 14: Stateless persons

277-289 289A-289D 289AA-295 295AA-295O 296-303 303A-303F 304-309 309A-316F 319AA

326A-352G 357-361

A362-400 401-416

Appendix KoLL

Knowledge of language and life Appendix FM (J)

Family members

Appendix FM (J1)

Adult dependent relative

Appendix EU (J)

EU, other EEA and Swiss citizens and family members Appendix EU (J) (Family Permit)

Appendix V(J): Visitor

Appendix HK(J) British National (Overseas)

INTRODUCTION

1. The Minister for Home Affairs has laid down the following Rules as to the practice to be followed in the administration of the Immigration Acts for regulating the entry into and stay of persons in Jersey.
2. Immigration Officers will carry out their duties without regard to the race, colour or religion of persons seeking to enter or remain in Jersey.
3. In these Rules unless a contrary intention appears –

1. a reference to a paragraph or an Appendix is a reference a paragraph of, or an Appendix to, these Rules;
2. words importing the masculine gender include the feminine unless the contrary intention appears;
3. references to Acts of the Parliament of the United Kingdom extended to Jersey by Order in Council are references to those Acts as so extended (see definition of "Immigration Acts" in paragraph 6).

IMPLEMENTATION AND TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS

4. These Rules come into effect on .. 2022and will apply to all decisions taken in relation to any application made after that date save that any application made before that date is not affected by these Rules having replaced the Directions previously made under section 1(4A) of the Immigration Act 1971 as that Act was extended to Jersey by the Immigration (Jersey) Order 1993, as amended, and will be decided in accordance with those previous Directions insofar as any provision of those Directions differs from any provision of these Rules.

PROVISION FOR IRISH CITIZENS

5. Save where expressly indicated throughout these Rules, these Rules do not apply to an Irish citizen who as a result of section 3ZA of the Immigration Act 1971 does not require leave to enter or remain, but an Irish citizen who does require leave to enter or remain is covered by these Rules.

5A.  Paragraph 5 does not apply to paragraph 11, Appendix EU(J), Appendix EU(J) (Family Permit), Part 11 (asylum) or Part 13 (deportation).

5B. An Irish citizen who as result of section 3ZA of the Immigration Act 1971 does not require leave to enter or remain is considered settled for the purposes of these Rules.

INTERPRETATION

6. In these Rules, unless the contrary intention appears, the following interpretations apply:

"abroad" or "overseas" means any country or territory outside the common travel area.

"adequate" and "adequately" in relation to a maintenance and accommodation requirement shall mean that, after income tax, social security contributions and housing costs have been deducted, there must be available to the family the level of gross income that would be available to them if the family was in receipt of income support.

"adoption" unless the contrary intention appears, includes a de facto adoption in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 309A, and "adopted" and "adoptive parent" should be construed accordingly.

An "amateur" is a person who engages in a sport or creative activity solely for personal enjoyment and who is not seeking to derive a living from the activity.

"application for asylum" has the meaning given in paragraph 327.

"Approved Destination Status Agreement with China" means the Memorandum of Understanding on visa and related issues concerning tourist groups from the People's Republic of China to the United as an approved destination, signed on 21 January 2005.

"BN(O) Adult Dependent Relative" means a person granted permission as a BN(O) Adult Dependent Relative under Appendix HK(J) British National (Overseas).

"BN(O) Household Child" means a person falling within HK(J) 15.1. and who is granted leave as a BN(O) Household Child under Appendix HK(J) British National (Overseas).

"BN(O) Household Member" means a person granted leave as a BN(O) Household Member under Appendix HK(J) British National (Overseas).

"BN(O) Status Holder" means a person granted leave as a BN(O) Status Holder under Appendix HK(J) British National (Overseas).

"in breach of immigration laws" means without valid leave where such leave is required, or in breach of the conditions of leave.

"business day" means any day other than Saturday or Sunday, a day which is a bank holiday under an Act of the States pursuant to Article 2 of the Public Holidays and Bank Holidays (Jersey) Law 1951, Christmas Day or Good Friday.

"cabotage operations" in Appendix Visitor: Permitted Activities means:

1. in relation to goods, national carriage for hire or reward carried out on a temporary basis in Jersey; or
2. in relation to passengers either:

1. national road passenger services for hire and reward carried out on a temporary basis by a carrier in Jersey, or
2. the picking up and setting down of passengers within Jersey, in the course of a regular international service, provided that it is not the principal purpose of the service.

"child" means a person who is aged under 18 years.

"civil partner"  means a civil partnership which exists under or by virtue of the Civil Partnership (Jersey) Law 2012 (and any reference to a civil partner is to be read accordingly).

"common travel area" means the area referred to in section 1(3) of the Immigration Act 1971 comprising the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and the Islands.

"conviction"  means conviction for a criminal offence in Jersey or any other country or territory.

"Crew member" has the same meaning as in the Immigration Act 1971.

"Curtailment", in relation to the curtailment of a person's leave to enter or leave to remain, means cancelling or curtailing their leave such that they will have a shorter period of, or no, leave remaining.

"Custodial sentence" means a period of imprisonment, not including a suspended sentence.

"Customs breach" means a breach of any provision of the Customs and Excise (Jersey) Law 1999 or any other breach relating to an assigned matter (which is any matter in relation to which the Agent of the Impôts and other officers have a power or duty which may be exercised at the border).

"date of application" means the date of application determined in accordance with paragraph 30 as appropriate.

"deception" means making false representations or submitting false documents (whether or not material to the application) or failing to disclose material facts.

"decision maker" means an entry clearance officer, immigration officer or the Minister as the case may be.

"degree course" means a course which leads to a recognised United Kingdom degree at bachelor's level or above, or an equivalent qualification at level 6 or above of the Regulated Qualifications Framework.

"Deportation order" means an order made under section 5(1) of the Immigration Act 1971.

"Ecctis" is a service which provides information, advice and opinion on academic, vocational and professional qualifications and skills from all over the world, set out at: https://ecctis.com/.

"EEA citizen" and "EEA national" means a person who is a national of: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden or Switzerland; and who is not also a British citizen.

 "employment", unless the contrary intention appears, includes paid and unpaid employment, paid and unpaid work placements undertaken as part of a course or period of study, self- employment and engaging in business or any professional activity.

"English language course" means a course that solely consists of the English language study.

"humanitarian protection" means limited leave granted pursuant to paragraph 339C and has not been revoked pursuant to paragraph 339G to 339H.

"Human Rights Convention" means the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, agreed by the Council of Europe at Rome on 4th November 1950 as it has effect for the time being in relation to Jersey.

"illegal entrant" has the same definition as in section 33(1) of the Immigration Act 1971. "Immigration Acts" means the provisions of –

the Immigration Act 1971,

the British Nationality Act 1981,

the Criminal Justice Act 1982,

the Immigration Act 1988,

the Asylum and Immigration Appeals Act 1993,

the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996,

the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999,

the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002,

the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc.) Act 2004,

the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006,

the UK Borders Act 2007,

the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009,

the Immigration Act 2014,

the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015,

the Immigration Act 2016,

the Policing and Crime Act 2017,

the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018, and

the Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Act 2020

for the time being extended to Jersey by Order in Council (and a reference to any one of those Acts is a reference to the provisions of that Act as so extended).

"Immigration fee" is a reference to the amount of any fee payable under an Order or regulations made under any of sections 67A to 69 of the Immigration Act 2014.

"Immigration Officer" includes a Customs Officer acting as an Immigration Officer.

"intention to live permanently with the other" or "intend to live together permanently" means an intention to live together, evidenced by a clear commitment from both parties that they will live together permanently in Jersey immediately following the outcome of the application in question or as soon as circumstances permit thereafter.

"International Operator Licence" (in Appendix Visitor: Permitted Activities) means:

1. a licence issued by the competent authority of a country other than Jersey authorising an operator to undertake international carriage of goods or passengers by road in accordance with an international agreement to which Jersey is a party; or
2. a community licence issued by a Member State of the Union in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009 or Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009.

"Intra-Company Transferee"  means a person who has been granted a work permit or permission under the Points-Based System, on the basis that he has been temporarily transferred to Jersey or Guernsey or the United Kingdom or the Isle of Man and, at the end of the temporary transfer, will resume employment for the same company overseas.

"Islands" means the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. "Jersey" means the Bailiwick of Jersey.

"Leave to Enter and Remain Directions 2017" means the Leave to Enter and Remain Directions given by the Minister on 10 November 2017.

"Minister" means the Minister for Home Affairs.

"non-visa nationals"  are persons who do not need a visa under Appendix Visitor: Visa national list in advance of travel to Jersey as a visitor or for any other purpose for less than 6 months.

"occupy exclusively" in relation to accommodation shall mean that part of the accommodation must be for the exclusive use of the family.

"overstayed" or "overstaying" means the applicant has stayed in Jersey beyond the time limit attached to the last period of leave granted.

"own account" (in Appendix Visitor: Permitted Activities) means the transport of goods by a business where the following conditions are fulfilled:

1. the goods carried are the property of the business or have been sold, bought, let out on hire or hired, produced, extracted, processed or repaired by the business; and
2. the purpose of the journey is to carry the goods to or from the premises of the business or to move them, either inside or outside the business for its own requirements; and
3. the vehicles used for such transport are driven by personnel employed by, or put at the disposal of, the business under a contractual obligation; and
4. the vehicles carrying the goods are owned by the business, have been bought by it on deferred terms or have been hired; and
5. such transport is no more than ancillary to the overall activities of the business.

 "parent" includes:

1. the stepfather of a child whose father is dead and the reference to stepfather includes a relationship arising through civil partnership;
2. the stepmother of a child whose mother is dead and the reference to stepmother includes a relationship arising through civil partnership.
3. the father as well as the mother of an illegitimate child where he is proved to be the father;
4. an adoptive parent but only where a child was adopted in accordance with a decision taken by the competent administrative authority or court in a country whose adoption orders are recognised by the United Kingdom or where a child is the subject of a de facto adoption in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 309A (except that an adopted child or a child who is the subject of a de facto adoption may not make an application for leave to enter or remain in order to accompany, join or remain with an adoptive parent under paragraphs 297-303;
5. in the case of a child born in Jersey who is not a British citizen, a person to whom there has been a genuine transfer of parental responsibility on the ground of the original parent(s)' inability to care for the child.

"Partner" means a person's

1. spouse;
2. civil partner; or
3. unmarried partner,

where the couple have been living together in a relationship similar to marriage or a civil partnership for at least 2 years.

"passport" means a document which:

1. is issued by or on behalf of the government of any country recognised by the UK, or dealt with as a government by the UK, and which complies with international passport practice; and
2. shows both the identity and nationality of the holder; and
3. gives the holder the right to enter the country of the government which issued the document; and
4. is authentic and not unofficially altered or tampered with; and
5. is not damaged in a way that compromises the integrity of the document; and
6. is used by the rightful holder; and
7. has not expired.

"a period of imprisonment" referred to in these Rules:

8. does not include a reference to a person who receives a suspended sentence (unless a court subsequently orders that the sentence or any part of it is to take effect), and
9. includes a reference to a person who is sentenced to detention, or ordered or directed to be detained, in an institution other than a prison (including, in particular, a hospital or an institution for young offenders).

"Permitted Paid Engagement Visitor"  means a person who has, or had, leave under Appendix V(J): Visitor to undertake specific paid engagements for up to one month.

"Points-Based System" means the system referred to in Part 6A of the United Kingdom Immigration Rules[1].

"present and settled" means that the person concerned is settled in Jersey and, at the time that an application under these Rules is made, is physically present here or is coming here with or to join the applicant and intends to make Jersey their home with the applicant if their application is successful.

"prohibited degree of relationship" is to be construed in accordance with the Marriage and Civil Status (Jersey) Law 2001 and the Civil Partnership (Jersey) Law 2012.

"public funds" means any benefit paid by the Government of Jersey to any person who has not paid any contribution towards receipt of such benefit. For the purpose of these Rules, a person is not to be regarded as having (or potentially having) recourse to public funds merely because he is (or will be) reliant in whole or in part on public funds provided to his sponsor, unless, as a result of his presence in Jersey, the sponsor is (or would be) entitled to increased or additional public funds.

"Recreational Course" means a course undertaken purely for leisure purposes that does not lead to a formal qualification, for example, a leisure course in pottery or horse riding.

"Refugee Convention" means the 1951 United Nations Convention and its 1967 Protocol relating to the Status of Refugees.

"refugee leave" means limited leave granted pursuant to paragraph 334 or 335 and has not been revoked pursuant to paragraph 339A to 339AC or 339B.

"refugee status" is the recognition by Jersey, following consideration of an application for asylum, that a person meets the criteria in paragraph 334.

"Secretary of State" means one of Her Majesty's principal Secretaries of State.

"settled in Jersey" means that the person concerned:

1. is free from any restriction on the period for which he may remain save that a person entitled to an exemption under section 8 of the Immigration Act 1971 (otherwise than as a member of the home forces) is not to be regarded as settled in Jersey except in so far as section 8(5A) so provides; and
2. is either:

1. ordinarily resident in Jersey without having entered or remained in breach of the immigration laws; or
2. despite having entered or remained in breach of the immigration laws, has subsequently entered lawfully or has been granted leave to remain and is ordinarily resident.

"Sham marriage" and "sham civil partnership" has the same meaning as in sections 24(5) and 24A(5) of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (in the United Kingdom).

"sponsor" means a person in relation to whom an applicant is seeking leave to enter or remain as their spouse, civil partner, fiancé(e), proposed civil partner, unmarried partner or adult dependent relative, as the case may be, under paragraphs 277-295O, Appendix FM (J) or Appendix FM (J1).

"tuberculosis screening" means an applicable country and screening clinic as specified in Appendix T to the United Kingdom Immigration Rules.

"United Kingdom and Islands" means the United Kingdom, Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.

"United Kingdom Immigration Rules" means the rules contained in statements laid before the Parliament of the United Kingdom from time to time in accordance with section 3(2) of the Immigration Act 1971 (as section 3(2) has effect in the United Kingdom)[2].

"United Kingdom passport" bears the meaning it has in the Immigration Act 1971.

"unmarried partner" in relation to any person includes a partner of the same sex as that person.

"valid application" means an application made in accordance with the requirements of these Rules.

"visa nationals" are the persons specified in Appendix Visitor: Visa national list in Appendix V(J): Visitor who need a visa for the United Kingdom and Islands for a visit or for any other purposes where seeking entry for 6 months or less.

A "visitor" is a person granted leave to enter or remain in Jersey under Appendix V(J): Visitor.

"work permit" means a work permit within the meaning of work permit Rules.

"work permit Rules" means Rules for the time being in force made by the Minister under section 1(4) of the Immigration Act 1971.

"working illegally" means working in breach of conditions of leave or working when in Jersey without valid leave where such leave is required.

"Youth Mobility Scheme" means the scheme referred to in the UK Immigration Rules in –

1. Appendix Youth Mobility Scheme; or
2. Appendix T5 (Temporary Worker) Youth Mobility Scheme under the rules in force between 1 December 2020 and 10 October 2021(inclusive); or
3. as a Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme migrant under Part 6A of those Rules in force before 1 December 2020.).

PART 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS REGARDING LEAVE TO ENTER OR REMAIN IN JERSEY

Leave to enter Jersey

7. A person who is not –

1. a British citizen; or
2. a Commonwealth citizen with the right of abode; or
3. a person who is entitled to enter or remain in Jersey by virtue of section 3ZA of the Immigration Act 1971,

requires leave to enter Jersey.

8. Under sections 3 and 4 of the Immigration Act 1971 an Immigration Officer when admitting to Jersey a person subject to control under that Act may give leave to enter for a limited period and, if he does, may impose all or any of the following conditions:

1. a condition restricting employment or occupation in Jersey;
2. a condition requiring the person to maintain and accommodate himself, and any dependants of his, without recourse to public funds; and
3. a condition requiring the person to register with the Jersey Customs and Immigration Service.

The Immigration Officer may also require him to report to the Medical Officer of Health. Under section 24 of the Immigration Act 1971 it is an offence knowingly to remain beyond the time limit or to fail to comply with such a condition or requirement.

9. The time limit and any conditions attached will be made known to the person concerned either:

1. by written notice given to him or endorsed by the Immigration Officer in his passport or travel document; or
2. in any other manner permitted by the Leave to Enter and Remain Directions 2017.

Exercise of the power to refuse leave to enter Jersey or to cancel leave to enter or remain which is in force.

10. The power to refuse leave to enter Jersey or to cancel leave to enter or remain which is already in force is not to be exercised by an Immigration Officer acting on his own. The authority of a Senior Immigration Officer, an Assistant Director or Director must always be obtained.

Suspension of leave to enter or remain in Jersey

10A.  Where a person has arrived in Jersey with leave to enter or remain which is in force but which was given to him before his arrival he may be examined by an Immigration Officer under paragraph 2A of Schedule 2 to the Immigration Act 1971. An Immigration Officer examining a person under paragraph 2A may suspend that person's leave to enter or remain in Jersey until the examination is completed.

Cancellation of leave to enter or remain in Jersey

10B.  Where a person arrives in Jersey with leave to enter or remain in Jersey which is already in force, an Immigration Officer may, subject to paragraph 10, cancel that leave.

Requirement for persons arriving in Jersey to produce evidence of identity and nationality

11. A person must, on arrival in Jersey, produce on request by an Immigration Officer:

1. a valid national passport or, subject to paragraph  11A, other document satisfactorily establishing their identity and nationality; and
2. such information as may be required to establish whether they require leave to enter Jersey and, if so, whether and on what terms leave to enter should be given.

11A. A national identity card is not valid for the purposes of paragraph 11(i), except where the holder is one of the following:

1. a British citizen of Gibraltar; or
2. a national of Switzerland with a valid entry clearance granted under Appendix Service Providers from Switzerland to the United Kingdom Immigration Rules; or
3. a national of one of the countries listed in paragraph 11B with valid indefinite or limited leave to enter or remain granted under Appendix EU (J), or who has made a valid application under that Appendix (other than as a joining family member of a relevant sponsor, as defined in Annex 1 to that Appendix) which has not yet been finally determined; or
4. a national of one of the countries listed at paragraph  11B with a valid entry clearance in the form of an EU Settlement Scheme Family Permit; or
5. a national of one of the countries listed at paragraph 11B with a frontier worker permit under the United Kingdom Immigration Rules or the equivalent in Guernsey or the Isle of Man; or
6. a national of one of the countries listed at paragraph 11B seeking to come to the UK as an S2 Healthcare Visitor under the United Kingdom Immigration Rules; or
7. a national of one of the countries listed at paragraph 11B who has been granted immigration permission equivalent to that set out in sub-paragraphs (c) and (d) above elsewhere in the United Kingdom and Islands, or who has made a valid application under the equivalent elsewhere in the United Kingdom and Islands of Appendix EU (J) (other than as the equivalent of a joining family member of a relevant sponsor, as defined in Annex 1 to that Appendix) which has not yet been finally determined; or
8. a national of one of the countries listed at paragraph 11B who is under the age of 19 years and who is travelling as a member of an organized group of school pupils where:

1. The school is a general education school as recognized as such within its home jurisdiction; and
2. the group is accompanied by a teacher from the school.

11B. For the purposes of subparagraphs (c) to (h) of paragraph 11A, the holder must be a national of one of the following countries:

Austria Belgium Bulgaria Croatia

Cyprus

Czech Republic Denmark Estonia

Finland

France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland

Italy

Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Netherlands Norway

Poland Portugal Romania Slovakia Slovenia

Spain

Sweden Switzerland.

Requirement for a person not requiring leave to enter Jersey to prove that he has the right of abode

12. A person claiming to be a British citizen must prove that he has the right of abode in Jersey by producing either:

1. a United Kingdom passport describing him as a British citizen or as a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies having the right of abode in the United Kingdom: or
2. a certificate of entitlement duly issued by or on behalf of the Government of Jersey or of the United Kingdom certifying that he has the right of abode.

13. A person claiming to be a Commonwealth citizen with the right of abode must prove that he has the right of abode by producing a certificate of entitlement duly issued to him by or on behalf of the Government of Jersey or of the United Kingdom certifying that he has the right of abode.
14. A Commonwealth citizen who has been given limited leave to enter Jersey may later claim to have the right of abode. The time limit on his stay may be removed if he is able to establish a claim to the right of abode, for example, by showing that:

1. immediately before the commencement of the British Nationality Act 1981 he was a Commonwealth citizen born to or legally adopted by a parent who at the time of the birth had citizenship of the United Kingdom and Colonies by his birth in Jersey or elsewhere in the United Kingdom and Islands, and
2. he has not ceased to be a Commonwealth citizen in the meanwhile.

Common Travel Area

15. The United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland collectively form a common travel area. A person who has been examined for the purpose of immigration control at the point at which he entered the area does not normally require leave to enter any other part of it. However certain persons subject to the Immigration (Control of Entry through Republic of Ireland) (Jersey) Order 2018 who enter Jersey from the Republic of Ireland do require leave to enter. This includes:

1. those who merely passed through the Republic of Ireland;
2. persons requiring visas;
3. persons who entered the Republic of Ireland unlawfully;
4. persons who are subject to directions given by the Minister under section 9(4) of the Immigration Act 1971 for their exclusion from Jersey on the ground that their exclusion is conducive to the public good;
5. persons who entered the Republic from the United Kingdom and Islands after entering there unlawfully or overstaying their leave;

6. persons prohibited from entering the United Kingdom by order of the Secretary of State.

Admission of certain British passport holders

16. A person in any of the following categories may be admitted freely to Jersey on production of a United Kingdom passport issued in Jersey or elsewhere in the United Kingdom and Islands, or in the Republic of Ireland, prior to 1 January 1973; unless his passport has been endorsed to show that he was subject to immigration control:

1. a British Dependent Territories citizen;
2. a British National (Overseas);
3. a British Overseas citizen;
4. a British protected person;
5. a British subject by virtue of section 30(a) of the British Nationality Act 1981, (who, immediately before the commencement of the 1981 Act, would have been a British subject not possessing citizenship of the United Kingdom and Colonies or the citizenship of any other Commonwealth country or territory).

17. British Overseas citizens who hold United Kingdom passports wherever issued and who satisfy the Immigration Officer that they have, since 1 March 1968, been given indefinite leave to enter or remain in Jersey may be given indefinite leave to enter.

Persons outside Jersey

17A.  Where a person is outside Jersey but wishes to travel to Jersey an Immigration Officer may give or refuse him leave to enter. An Immigration Officer may exercise these powers whether or not he is, himself, in Jersey. However, an Immigration Officer is not obliged to consider an application for leave to enter from a person outside Jersey.

17B.  Where a person having left the common travel area has leave to enter Jersey which remains in force under paragraph 13 of the Leave to Enter and Remain Directions 2017 an Immigration Officer may cancel that leave. An Immigration Officer may exercise these powers whether or not he is, himself, in Jersey. If a person outside Jersey has leave to remain in Jersey which is in force in this way, an Immigration Officer may cancel that leave.

Returning Residents

18. A person seeking leave to enter Jersey as a returning resident may be admitted for settlement provided the Immigration Officer is satisfied that the person concerned:

1. had indefinite leave to enter or remain in Jersey when he last left; and
2. has not been away from Jersey for more than 2 years; and
3. did not receive assistance from public funds towards the cost of leaving Jersey; and
4. now seeks admission for the purpose of settlement.

18A.  Those who qualify for admission to Jersey as returning residents in accordance with paragraph 18 do not need a visa to enter Jersey.

19. A person who does not benefit from paragraph 18 by reason only of having been away from Jersey too long may nevertheless be admitted as a returning resident if, for example, he has lived here for most of his life.

19A.  Sub paragraphs (ii) and (iii) of paragraph 18 shall not apply where a person who has indefinite leave to enter or remain in Jersey accompanies on an overseas posting, a spouse, civil partner or unmarried partner who is:

1. a member of HM Forces serving overseas; or
2. a British citizen or is settled in Jersey; and

1. a permanent member of HM Diplomatic Service;
2. a comparable British Islands based staff member of the British Council;
3. a staff member of the Department for International Development; or
4. a Home Office employee.

20. The leave of a person whose stay in Jersey is subject to a time limit lapses on his going to a country or territory outside the common travel area if the leave was given for a period of 6 months or less or conferred by a visit visa. In other cases, leave lapses on the holder remaining outside Jersey for a continuous period of more than 2 years. A person whose leave has lapsed and who returns after a temporary absence abroad within the period of this earlier leave has no claim to admission as a returning resident. His application to re- enter Jersey should be considered in the light of all the relevant circumstances. The same time limit and any conditions attached will normally be re-imposed if he meets the requirements of these Rules, unless he is seeking admission in a different capacity from the one in which he was last given leave to enter or remain.

Non-lapsing leave

20A.  Leave to enter or remain in Jersey will usually lapse on the holder going to a country or territory outside the common travel area. However, under paragraph 13 of the Leave to Enter and Remain Directions 2017 such leave will not lapse where it was given for a period exceeding 6 months or where it was conferred by means of an entry clearance (other than a visit visa).

20B. Those who seek leave to enter Jersey within the period of their earlier leave and for the same purpose as that for which that leave was granted, unless it –

1. was for a period of 6 months or less; or
2. was extended by Order (of the Minister) or by section 3C of the Immigration Act 1971,

do not need a visa to enter Jersey.

Holders of restricted travel documents and passports

21. The leave to enter or remain in Jersey of the holder of a passport or travel document whose permission to enter another country has to be exercised before a given date may be restricted so as to terminate at least 2 months before that date.

22. If his passport or travel document is endorsed with a restriction on the period for which he may remain outside his country of normal residence, his leave to enter or remain in Jersey may be limited so as not to extend beyond the period of authorised absence.
23. The holder of a travel document issued by the Home Office or the Jersey Customs and Immigration Service should not be given leave to enter or remain for a period extending beyond the validity of that document. This paragraph and paragraphs 21-22 do not apply to a person who is eligible for admission for settlement or to a spouse or civil partner who is eligible for admission under paragraph 282 or to a person who qualifies for the removal of the time limit on his stay.

Leave to enter granted on arrival in Jersey

23A.  A person who is not a visa national and who is seeking leave to enter on arrival in Jersey for a period not exceeding 6 months for a purpose for which prior entry clearance is not required under these Rules may be granted such leave, for a period not exceeding 6 months. This paragraph does not apply where the person is a British National (Overseas), a British overseas territories citizen, a British Overseas citizen, a British protected person, or a person who under the British Nationality Act 1981 is a British subject.

23B.  A person who is a British National (Overseas), a British overseas territories citizen, a British Overseas citizen, a British protected person, or a person who under the British Nationality Act 1981 is a British subject, and who is seeking leave to enter on arrival in Jersey for a purpose for which prior entry clearance is not required under these Rules may be granted such leave, irrespective of the period of time for which he seeks entry, for a period not exceeding 6 months.

Entry Clearance

24. The following:

1. a visa national;
2. a non visa national who is not a British national and is seeking entry for a period exceeding 6 months, or for purpose for which prior entry clearance is required under these Rules:
3. a British national without the right of abode who is seeking entry for a purpose for which prior entry clearance is required under these Rules,

must either:

1. produce to the Immigration Officer a valid passport or other identity document endorsed with an entry clearance, issued to him for the purpose for which he seeks entry, which is still in force,

or:

2. where he has been granted an entry clearance which was issued to him in electronic form for the purpose for which he seeks entry and which is still in force, produce to  the Immigration Officer a valid passport or other identity document.

Such a person will be refused leave to enter if he has no such current entry clearance. Any other person who wishes to ascertain in advance whether he is eligible for admission to Jersey may apply for the issue of an entry clearance.

25. Entry clearance takes the form of a visa (for visa nationals) or an entry certificate (for non-visa nationals). A visa or an entry certificate may be issued in electronic form. These documents are to be taken as evidence of the holder's eligibility for entry into Jersey, and accordingly accepted as "entry clearances" within the meaning of the Immigration Act 1971.

25A.  Entry clearance which satisfies the requirements set out in paragraph 3 of the Leave to Enter and Remain Directions 2017 will have effect as leave to enter Jersey. The requirements are that the entry clearance must specify the purpose for which the holder wishes to enter Jersey and should be endorsed with the conditions to which it is subject or with a statement that it has effect as indefinite leave to enter Jersey. The holder of such an entry clearance will not require leave to enter on arrival in Jersey and, for the purposes of these Rules, will be treated as a person who has arrived in Jersey with leave to enter which is in force but which was given to him before his arrival.

26. An application for entry clearance will be considered in accordance with the provisions in these Rules governing the grant or refusal of leave to enter. Where appropriate, the term "Entry Clearance Officer" should be substituted for "Immigration Officer".
27. An application for entry clearance is to be decided in the light of the circumstances existing at the time of the decision, except that an applicant will not be refused an entry clearance where entry is sought in one of the categories contained in paragraphs 296-316 solely on account of his attaining the age of 18 years between receipt of his application and the date of the decision on it.
28. An applicant for an entry clearance must be outside the United Kingdom and Islands at the time of the application. An applicant for an entry clearance who is seeking entry as a visitor must apply to a post designated by the Secretary of State to accept applications for entry clearance for that purpose and from that category of applicant. Any other application must be made to the post in the country or territory where the applicant is living which has been designated by the Secretary of State to accept applications for entry clearance for that purpose and from that category of applicant. Where there is no such post the applicant must apply to the appropriate designated post outside the country or territory where he is living.
29. For the purposes of paragraph 28 "post" means a British Diplomatic Mission, British Consular post or the office of any person outside the United Kingdom and Islands who has been authorised by the Secretary of State to accept applications for entry clearance. A list of designated posts is published by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
30. An application for an entry clearance is not made until all fees required to be paid under any Order (of the Minister) or regulations (of the Secretary of State) made under any of sections 67A to 70 of the Immigration Act 2014 have been paid.

30A.  An entry clearance may be revoked if the Entry Clearance Officer is satisfied that:

1. whether or not to the holder's knowledge, false representations were employed or material facts were not disclosed, either in writing or orally, for the purpose of obtaining the entry clearance; or
2. a change of circumstances since the entry clearance was issued has removed the basis of the holder's claim to be admitted to Jersey, except where the change of circumstances amounts solely to his exceeding the age for entry in one of the categories contained in paragraphs 296-316 since the issue of the entry clearance; or
3. the holder's exclusion from Jersey would be conducive to the public good.

30B.  An entry clearance shall cease to have effect where the entry clearance has effect as leave to enter and an Immigration Officer cancels that leave in accordance with paragraph 2A(8) of Schedule 2 to the Immigration Act 1971.

30C.  An Immigration Officer may cancel an entry clearance which is capable of having effect as leave to enter if the holder arrives in Jersey before the day on which the entry clearance becomes effective or if the holder seeks to enter Jersey for a purpose other than the purpose specified in the entry clearance.

Variation of leave to enter or remain in Jersey

31. Under section 3(3) of the Immigration Act 1971 a limited leave to enter or remain in Jersey may be varied by extending or restricting its duration, by adding, varying or revoking conditions or by removing the time limit (whereupon any condition attached to the leave ceases to apply). When leave to enter or remain is varied an entry is to be made in the applicant's passport or travel document (and his registration certificate where appropriate) or the decision may be made known in writing in some other appropriate way.

31A.  Where a person has arrived in Jersey with leave to enter or remain in Jersey which is in force but was given to him before his arrival, he may apply, on arrival at the port of entry in Jersey for variation of that leave. An Immigration Officer acting on behalf of the Minister may vary the leave at the port of entry but is not obliged to consider an application for variation made at the port of entry. If an Immigration Officer acting on behalf of the Minister has declined to consider an application for variation of leave at a port of entry but the leave has not been cancelled under paragraph 2A(8) of Schedule 2 to the Immigration Act 1971, the person seeking variation should apply to the Jersey Customs and Immigration Service under paragraph 32.

32. After admission to Jersey any application for an extension of the time limit on or variation of conditions attached to a person's stay in Jersey must be made to the Jersey Customs and Immigration Service before the applicant's current leave to enter or remain expires

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33A.  Where a person having left the common travel area has leave to enter or remain in Jersey which remains in force under paragraph 13 of the Leave to Enter and Remain Directions 2017 his leave may be varied (including any condition to which it is subject) in such form and manner as permitted for the giving of leave to enter. However, the Minister is not obliged to consider an application for variation of leave to enter or remain from a person outside Jersey.

33B-34I

Withdrawn applications for variation of leave to enter or remain in Jersey

34J.  Where a person whose application for variation of leave to enter or remain is being considered requests the return of his passport for the purpose of travel outside the common travel area, the application for variation of leave shall, provided it has not already been determined, be treated as withdrawn as soon as the passport is returned in response to that request.

34K.  

Undertakings

35. A sponsor of a person seeking leave to enter or variation of leave to enter or remain in Jersey may be asked to give an undertaking in writing to be responsible for that person's maintenance, accommodation and (as appropriate) personal care for the period of any leave granted, including any further variation or for a period of 5 years from date of grant where indefinite leave to enter or remain is granted.

Medical

36. A person who intends to remain in Jersey for more than 6 months should normally be referred to the Medical Officer of Health for examination. If he produces a medical certificate he should be advised to hand it to the Medical Officer of Health. Any person seeking entry who mentions health or medical treatment as a reason for his visit, or who appears not to be in good mental or physical health, should also be referred to the Medical Officer of Health, and the Immigration Officer has discretion, which should be exercised sparingly, to refer for examination in any other case.
37. Where the Medical Officer of Health advises that a person seeking entry is suffering from a specified disease or condition which may interfere with his ability to support himself or his dependants, the Immigration Officer should take account of this, in conjunction with other factors, in deciding whether to admit that person. The Immigration Officer should also take account of the Medical Officer of Health's assessment of the likely course of treatment in deciding whether a person seeking entry for private medical treatment has sufficient means at his disposal.
38. A returning resident should not be refused leave to enter or have existing leave to enter or remain cancelled on medical grounds. But where a person would be refused leave to enter or have existing leave to enter or remain cancelled on medical grounds if he were not a returning resident, or in any case where it is decided on compassionate grounds not to exercise the power to refuse leave to enter or to cancel existing leave to enter or remain, or in any other case where the Medical Officer of Health so recommends, the Immigration Officer should give the person concerned a notice requiring him to report to the Medical Officer of Health with a view to further examination and any necessary treatment.

A39.  Any person making an application for entry clearance to come to Jersey for more than 6 months or as a fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner applying for leave to enter as a partner under paragraphs 23-24 Appendix FM (J), having been present in a country listed in Appendix T to the United Kingdom Rules for more than 6 months immediately prior to their application, must  present,  at  the  time  of  application,  a  valid  medical certificate  issued  by a  medical practitioner approved by the Secretary of State for these purposes, as listed on the Gov.uk website, confirming that they have undergone screening for active pulmonary tuberculosis and that this tuberculosis is not present in the applicant.

B39. Applicants seeking leave to enter as a returning resident under paragraph 19, having been absent from the United Kingdom and Islands for more than 2 years are also subject to the requirements in paragraph A39.

C39. Where a person has lawfully been present in a country not mentioned in Appendix T to the United Kingdom Rules for more than 6 months and they are applying for entry clearance as in A39 in a country in Appendix T to the United Kingdom Rules but have not been in that country or any other country mentioned in Appendix T to the United Kingdom Rules for more than 6 months immediately before making their application, they will not be required to produce a medical certificate showing they are free from active pulmonary TB. This does not alter the discretionary powers as in paragraph 39 below.

39. The Entry Clearance Officer has the same discretion as an Immigration Officer to refer applicants for entry clearance for medical examination and the same principles will apply to the decision whether or not to issue an entry clearance.

39A-39B.

PART 2: ***

PART 3: PERSONS SEEKING TO ENTER OR REMAIN IN JERSEY FOR STUDIES

STUDENTS

Requirements for leave to enter as a student

57. The requirements to be met by a person seeking leave to enter Jersey as a student are that he:

1. has been accepted for a course of study at:

1. a publicly funded institution of further or higher education; or
2. a bona fide private education institution which maintains satisfactory records of enrolment and attendance; or
3. a fee paying school outside the wholly maintained sector; and

2. is able and intends to follow either:

1. a recognised full-time degree course of no more than 5 years duration at a publicly funded institution of further or higher education; or
2. a weekday full-time degree course of no more than 5 years duration involving attendance at a single institution for a minimum of 15 hours organised daytime study per week of a single subject or directly related subjects, or
3. a full-time course of study at a fee paying school; and

3. if under the age of 16 years is enrolled at a fee paying school outside the wholly maintained sector on a full-time course of studies which meets the requirements of current Jersey legislation; and
4. intends to leave Jersey at the end of his studies; and
5. does not intend to engage in business or to take employment except:

1. employment during term time of no more than 20 hours per week and employment (of any duration) during vacations, where the student is following a full-time degree course,
2. employment as part of a course-related work placement which forms an assessed part of the full-time course provided that any period spent on the placement does not exceed half of the total length of the course; and

6. is able to meet the costs of his course and accommodation and the maintenance of himself and any dependants without taking employment (other than is permitted under paragraph 57 (v)) or engaging in business, or having recourse to public funds; and
7. has not anywhere in the United Kingdom and Islands been granted leave to enter as a student on a full-time degree course in the preceding 5 years; and

(viii) holds a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity.

Leave to enter as a student

58. A person seeking leave to enter Jersey as a student may be admitted for an appropriate period depending on the length of his course of study and his means, and with a condition prohibiting employment (other than is permitted under paragraph 57 (v)), provided he is able to produce to the Immigration Officer on arrival a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity.

Refusal of leave to enter as a student

59. Leave to enter as a student is to be refused if the Immigration Officer is not satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 57 is met.

Requirements for an extension of stay as a student

60. The requirements for an extension of stay as a student are that the applicant:

(i)

1. was last admitted to Jersey in possession of a valid student entry clearance in accordance with paragraphs 57-62; or
2. has previously been granted leave to enter or remain in Jersey to re-sit an examination in accordance with paragraphs 69A-69K; or
3. if he has been accepted on a course of study at degree level or above, has previously been granted leave to enter or remain in Jersey in accordance with paragraphs 128-135; or

2. meets the requirements for admission as a student set out in paragraph 57 (i)-(vi); and
3. has produced evidence of his enrolment on a course which meets the requirements of paragraph 57; and
4. can produce satisfactory evidence of regular attendance during any course which has already begun; or any other course for which he has been enrolled in the past; and
5. can show evidence of satisfactory progress in his course of study including the taking and passing of any relevant examinations; and
6. would not, as a result of an extension of stay:

1. spend more than 2 years on short courses below degree level (i.e. courses of less than 1 year's duration, or longer courses broken off before completion) in the United Kingdom and Islands; or
2. spend more than 5 years on full-time degree courses in the United Kingdom and Islands; and

7. has not come to the end of a period of government or international scholarship agency sponsorship, or has written consent of his official sponsor for a further period of study in Jersey and satisfactory evidence that sufficient sponsorship funding is available; and

(viii) must not be in Jersey in breach of immigration laws except that any period of overstaying for a period of 28 days or less will be disregarded.

Extension of stay as a student

61. Extension of stay as a student may be granted, subject to a condition prohibiting employment (other than is permitted under paragraph 57 (v)), provided the Minister is satisfied that the applicant meets each of the requirements of paragraph 60.

Refusal of extension of stay as a student

62. An extension of stay as a student is to be refused if the Minister is not satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 60.

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RE-SITS OF EXAMINATIONS

Requirements for leave to enter to re-sit an examination

69.  The requirements to be met by a person seeking leave to enter Jersey in order to re-sit an examination are that the applicant:

(i)

1. meets the requirements for admission as a student set out in paragraph 57 (i)- (vi); or
2. met the requirements for admission as a student set out in paragraph 57 (i)-(iii) in the previous academic year and continues to meet the requirements of paragraph 57 (iv)-(vi); and

2. has produced written confirmation from the education institution or fee paying school which he attends or attended in the previous academic year that he is required to re-sit an examination; and
3. can provide satisfactory evidence of regular attendance during any course which he has already begun; or any other course for which he has been enrolled in the past; and
4. has not come to the end of a period of government or international scholarship agency sponsorship, or has the written consent of his official sponsor for a further period of study in Jersey and satisfactory evidence that sufficient sponsorship funding is available; and
5. has not previously been granted leave to re-sit the examination.

Leave to enter to re-sit an examination

69A.  A person seeking leave to enter Jersey in order to re-sit an examination may be admitted for a period sufficient to enable him to re-sit the examination at the first available opportunity with a condition prohibiting employment, provided the Immigration Officer is satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 69 is met.

Refusal of leave to enter to re-sit an examination

69B.  Leave to enter to re-sit an examination is to be refused if the Immigration Officer is not satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 69 is met.

Requirements for an extension of stay to re-sit an examination

69C.  The requirements for an extension of stay to re-sit an examination are that the applicant:

1. was admitted to Jersey with a valid student entry clearance if he was then a visa national; and
2. meets the requirements set out in paragraph 69 (i)-(v).

Extension of stay to re-sit an examination

69D.  An extension of stay to re-sit an examination may be granted for a period sufficient to enable the applicant to re-sit the examination at the first available opportunity, subject to a condition prohibiting employment, provided the Minister is satisfied that the applicant meets each of the requirements of paragraph 69C.

Refusal of extension of stay to re-sit an examination

69E.  An extension of stay to re-sit an examination is to be refused if the Minister is not satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 69C is met.

WRITING UP A THESIS

Requirements for leave to enter to write up a thesis

69F.  The requirements to be met by a person seeking leave to enter Jersey in order to write up a thesis are that the applicant:

(i)

1. meets the requirements for admission as a student set out in paragraph 57 (i)- (vi); or
2. met the requirements for admission as a student set out in paragraph 57 (i)-(iii) in the previous academic year and continues to meet the requirements of paragraph 57 (iv)-(vi); and

2. can provide satisfactory evidence that he is a postgraduate student enrolled at an education institution as either a full time, part time or writing up student; and
3. Can demonstrate that his application is supported by the education institution; and
4. has not come to the end of a period of government or international scholarship agency sponsorship, or has the written consent of his official sponsor for a further period of study in Jersey and satisfactory evidence that sufficient sponsorship funding is available; and
5. has not previously been granted 12 months leave to write up the same thesis.

Leave to enter to write up a thesis

69G.  A person seeking leave to enter Jersey in order to write up a thesis may be admitted for 12 months with a condition prohibiting employment, provided the Immigration Officer is satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 69F is met.

Refusal of leave to enter to write up a thesis

69H.  Leave to enter to write up a thesis is to be refused if the Immigration Officer is not satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 69F is met.

Requirements for an extension of stay to write up a thesis

69I.  The requirements for an extension of stay to write up a thesis are that the applicant:

1. was admitted to Jersey with a valid student entry clearance if he was then a visa national; and
2. meets the requirements set out in paragraph 69F (i)-(v); and
3. must not be in Jersey in breach of the immigration laws except that any period of overstaying for a period of 28 days or less will be disregarded.

Extension of stay to write up a thesis

69J.  An extension of stay to write up a thesis may be granted for 12 months subject to a condition prohibiting employment, provided the Minister is satisfied that the applicant meets each of the requirements of paragraph 69I.

Refusal of extension of stay to write up a thesis

69K.  An extension of stay to write up a thesis is to be refused if the Minister is not satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 69I is met.

SPOUSES, CIVIL PARTNERS OR UNMARRIED PARTNERS OF STUDENTS

Requirements for leave to enter or remain as the spouse, civil partner or unmarried partner of a student

76. The requirements to be met by a person seeking leave to enter or remain as the spouse, civil partner or unmarried partner of a student are that:

1. the applicant is married to the civil partner or the unmarried partner of a person admitted or allowed to remain in Jersey under paragraphs 57-69K; and
2. each of the parties intends to live with the other as his spouse, civil partner or unmarried partner during the applicant's stay and the marriage or relationship is subsisting; and
3. there will be adequate accommodation for the parties and any dependants without recourse to public funds in accommodation which they own or occupy exclusively; and

4. the parties will be able to maintain themselves and any dependants adequately without recourse to public funds, and
5. the applicant does not intend to engage in business or to take employment; and
6. the applicant intends to leave Jersey at the end of any period of leave granted to him; and
7. if seeking leave to enter, the applicant holds a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity or, if seeking leave to remain, was admitted with a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity; and

(viii) the applicant must not be in Jersey in breach of immigration laws except that any

period of overstaying for a period of 28 days or less will be disregarded.

Leave to enter or remain as the spouse, civil partner or unmarried partner of a student

77. A person seeking leave to enter or remain in Jersey as the spouse, civil partner or unmarried partner of a student may be admitted or allowed to remain, subject to a condition prohibiting employment, for a period not in excess of that granted to the student provided the Immigration Officer or, in the case of an application for limited leave to remain, the Minister, is satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 76 is met.

Refusal of leave to enter or remain as the spouse, civil partner or unmarried partner of a student

78. Leave to enter or remain as the spouse, civil partner or unmarried partner of a student is to be refused if the Immigration Officer or, in the case of an application for limited leave to remain, the Minister, is not satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 76 is met.

CHILDREN OF STUDENTS

Requirements for leave to enter or remain as the child of a student

79. The requirements to be met by a person seeking leave to enter or remain in Jersey as the child of a student are that he:

1. is the child of a parent admitted to or allowed to remain in Jersey as a student under paragraphs 57-69K; and
2. is under the age of 18 or has current leave to enter or remain in this capacity; and
3. is not married or in a civil partnership, has not formed an independent family unit and is not leading an independent life; and
4. can, and will, be maintained and accommodated adequately without recourse to public funds, and
5. does not intend to engage in business or to take employment; and
6. will not stay in Jersey beyond any period of leave granted to his parent, and
7. if seeking leave to enter, the applicant holds a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity or, if seeking leave to remain, was admitted with a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity; and

(viii) meets the requirements of paragraph 79A; and

(ix)  must not be in Jersey in breach of immigration laws except that any period of overstaying for a period of 28 days or less will be disregarded.

79A.  Both of the applicant's parents must either be lawfully present in Jersey or being granted entry clearance or leave to remain at the same time as the applicant, unless:

1. the student is the applicant's sole surviving parent, or
2. the student parent has, and has had, sole responsibility for the applicant's upbringing, or
3. there are serious or compelling family or other considerations which would make it desirable not to refuse the application and suitable arrangements have been made in Jersey for the applicant's care.

Leave to enter or remain as the child of a student

80. A person seeking leave to enter or remain in Jersey as the child of a student may be admitted or allowed to remain, subject to a condition prohibiting employment, for a period not in excess of that granted to the student provided the Immigration Officer or, in the case of an application for limited leave to remain, the Minister, is satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 79 is met.

Refusal of leave to enter or remain as the child of a student

81. Leave to enter or remain as the child of a student is to be refused in the Immigration Officer or, in the case of an application for limited leave to remain, the Minister, is not satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 79 is met.

PART 4: PERSONS SEEKING TO ENTER OR REMAIN IN JERSEY AS A MINISTER OF RELIGION OR SEEKING TO ENTER JERSEY UNDER THE YOUTH MOBILITY SCHEME

88. All persons seeking to enter or remain in Jersey as a Minister of Religion must meet the requirements in relation to a Minister of Religion listed in in paragraphs 245H-245HF of the United Kingdom Immigration Rules.
89. All persons seeking to enter Jersey under the Youth Mobility Scheme must meet the requirements in relation to a Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) Temporary Migrant listed in paragraphs 245ZI -245ZL of the United Kingdom Immigration Rules.

PART 5: PERSONS SEEKING TO ENTER OR REMAIN IN JERSEY FOR EMPLOYMENT

General requirements for indefinite leave to remain

128A.  For the purposes of references in this Part to requirements for indefinite leave to remain:

1. "continuous period of 5 years in Jersey" means residence in Jersey for an unbroken period with valid leave, and for these purposes a period shall not be considered to have been broken where the applicant has been absent from Jersey for a period of 180 days or less in any five consecutive 12 calendar month periods preceding the date of the application for indefinite leave to remain; and
2. Except for periods when the applicant had leave as a writer, composer or artist or on the grounds of his British ancestry:

1. the applicant must have been employed in Jersey continuously throughout the five years, under the terms of his work permit or in the employment for which he was given leave to enter or remain; and
2. any absences from Jersey must have been for a purpose that is consistent with the continuous permitted employment in (i), including paid annual leave or for serious or compelling reasons.

WORK PERMIT EMPLOYMENT

Requirements for leave to enter Jersey for work permit employment

128.  The requirements to be met by a person coming to Jersey to seek or take employment (unless he is otherwise eligible for admission for employment under these Rules is eligible for admission as a seaman under contract to join a ship due to leave Jersey waters) are that he:

1. holds a valid work permit issued under the Immigration (Work Permits) (Jersey) Rules 1995; and
2. is capable of undertaking the employment specified in the work permit; and
3. does not intend to take employment except as specified in his work permit; and
4. is able to maintain and accommodate himself and any dependants adequately without recourse to public funds; and
5. holds a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity except where he holds a work permit valid for 6 months or less or he is a British National (Overseas), a British overseas territories citizen, a British Overseas citizen, a British protected person or a person who under the British Nationality Act 1981 is a British subject.

Leave to enter for work permit employment

129.  A person seeking leave to enter Jersey for the purpose of work permit employment may be admitted for a period not exceeding the period of employment approved by the Minister (as specified in his work permit), subject to a condition restricting him to that approved employment, provided he is able to produce to the Immigration Officer, on arrival, a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity or, where entry clearance is not required, provided the Immigration Officer is satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 128

1. is met.

Refusal of leave to enter for employment

130.  Leave to enter for the purpose of work permit employment is to be refused if a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity is not produced to the Immigration Officer on arrival or, where entry clearance is not required, if the Immigration Officer is not satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 128 (i)-(v) is met.

Requirements for an extension of stay for work permit employment

131.  The requirements for an extension of stay to take employment in accordance with a work permit (unless the applicant is otherwise eligible for an extension of stay for employment under these Rules) are that the applicant meets each of the requirements of paragraph 128 (i)- (v); or

1. entered Jersey or was given leave to enter or remain as a student in accordance with paragraphs 57-62 and has obtained a degree qualification in Jersey or at a recognised further or higher education institution in the United Kingdom; or
2. entered Jersey under the Youth Mobility Scheme in accordance with paragraph 89; or
3. entered the Bailiwick of Guernsey as a work permit holder or the United Kingdom or the Isle of Man as a Tier 1 migrant, Tier 2 migrant or Tier 5 (Temporary Worker) migrant under the Points-Based System; and
4. is not in Jersey in breach of the Immigration laws except that any period of overstaying for a period of 28 days or less will be disregarded.

Extension of stay for work permit employment

132.  An extension of stay for work permit employment may be granted for a period not exceeding the period of employment approved in accordance with work permit Rules provided that each of the requirements of paragraph 131 is met. An extension of stay is to be subject to a condition restricting the applicant to employment approved by the Minister  

Refusal of extension of stay for employment

133.  An extension of stay for employment is to be refused if the Minister is not satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 131 is met (unless the applicant is otherwise eligible for an extension of stay for employment under these Rules).

Indefinite leave to remain for a work permit holder

134.  Indefinite leave to remain may be granted, on application, to a person admitted as a work permit holder provided:

1. he has spent a continuous period of 5 years with valid leave in Jersey as a work permit holder, other than where the work permit:

1. enabled temporary employment of up to 1 year or an extension of such employment (up to a maximum of 4 years); or
2. was in respect of an Intra-Company Transferee whose leave as an Intra- Company Transferee was granted on or after 1 January 2015 (provided that such leave as an Intra- Company Transferee was not a continuation of leave granted in Jersey before that date); and

2. he has spent no more than 180 days outside of Jersey in any of the five consecutive 12 calendar month periods preceding the date of the application for indefinite leave to remain; and
3. he has met the requirements of paragraph 131 throughout the 5 year period; and
4. he is still required for the employment in question, as certified by his employer; and
5. has demonstrated sufficient knowledge of the English language and sufficient knowledge about life in the United Kingdom and Jersey, in accordance with Appendix KoLL; and
6. does not fall for refusal under the general grounds for refusal; and
7. must not be in Jersey in breach of immigration laws except that any period of overstaying for a period of 28 days or less will be disregarded.

134A.  For the purposes of paragraph 134 (i) a continuous period of 5 years with valid leave, of which the most recent must have been spent in Jersey as a work permit holder, includes time spent with valid leave in any combination of the following categories

1. in the Bailiwick of Guernsey as a work permit holder, except for a work permit issued because the person was the subject of an Intra-Company Transfer,
2. in the United Kingdom as a Tier 1, Tier 2 (General) or Tier 2 (Sportsperson) Migrant under the Points-Based System,
3. in the United Kingdom as a Tier 2 (Intra-Company Transfer) Migrant, under the Points- Based System, granted before 1 January 2015,
4. in the Isle of Man as a Tier 1, Tier 2 (General) or Tier 2 (Sportsperson) Migrant under the Points-Based System,
5. in the Isle of Man as a Tier 2 (Intra-Company Transfer) Migrant, under the Points- Based System, granted before 1 January 2015.

Refusal of indefinite leave to remain for a work permit holder

135.  Indefinite leave to remain in Jersey for a work permit holder is to be refused if the Minister is not satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 134 is met.

DOMESTIC WORKERS IN PRIVATE HOUSEHOLDS

Requirements for leave to enter as a domestic worker in a private household

159A.  The requirements to be met by a person seeking leave to enter Jersey as a domestic worker in a private household are that the applicant:

1. is aged 18-65 inclusive; and
2. has been employed as a domestic worker for one year or more immediately prior to the application for entry clearance under the same roof as the employer or in a household that the employer uses for himself on a regular basis and where evidence is produced to demonstrate the connection between employer and employee in the form of:

1. a letter from the employer confirming that the domestic worker has been employed by them in that capacity for the twelve months immediately prior to the date of application; and
2. one of the following documents covering the same period of employment as that in (a):

1. pay slips or bank statements showing payment of salary;
2. confirmation of tax paid;
3. confirmation of health insurance paid;
4. contract of employment;
5. work visa, residence permit or equivalent passport endorsement for the country in which the domestic worker has been employed by that employer;
6. visas or equivalent passport endorsement to confirm that the domestic worker has travelled with the employer; and

3. intends to work for the employer whilst the employer is in Jersey and intends to travel in the company of either;

1. a British employer, or that employer's British spouse, civil partner or child, where the employer's usual place of residence is outside Jersey and where the employer does not intend to remain in Jersey beyond 6 months; or
2. a British employer's foreign national spouse, civil partner or child where the employer does not intend to remain in Jersey beyond 6 months; or
3. a foreign national employer or the employer's spouse, civil partner or child where the employer is seeking or has been granted entry clearance or leave to enter under Appendix V(J): Visitor, except where that leave is to undertake activities listed in Appendix Visitor: Permitted Activities at PA(J) 17.1. to PA(J) 17.3.; and

4. intends to leave Jersey at the end of 6 months in Jersey or at the same time as the employer, whichever is the earlier; and
5. has agreed in writing terms and conditions of employment in Jersey with the employer which is in compliance with the Employment (Jersey) Law 2003 and any Regulations and Orders made under it, and provides this with the entry clearance application; and
6. will not take employment other than within the terms of this paragraph to work full time as a domestic worker for the employer in a household that the employer intends to live in; and
7. can maintain and accommodate him or herself adequately without recourse to public funds; and

(viii) holds a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity.

Leave to enter as a domestic worker in a private household

159B.  A person seeking leave to enter Jersey as a domestic worker in a private household may be given leave to enter for that purpose for a period not exceeding 6 months provided he is able to produce to the Immigration Officer, on arrival, a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity.

Refusal of leave to enter as a domestic worker in a private household

159C. Leave to enter as a domestic worker in a private household is to be refused if a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity is not produced to the Immigration Officer on arrival.

Requirements for extension to stay as a domestic worker in a private household

159D.  The requirements for an extension of stay as a domestic worker in a private household are that the applicant:

1. entered Jersey with a valid entry clearance as a domestic worker in a private household; and
2. was granted less than 6 months leave to enter in this capacity; and
3. has continued to be employed for the duration of leave granted as a domestic worker in the private household of the employer with whom the applicant entered or joined in Jersey; and
4. continues to be required for employment for the period of the extension sought as a domestic worker in a private household that the employer lives in; and
5. does not intend to take employment except as a domestic worker in a private household of the employer; and
6. meets the requirements of paragraph 159A (iv) and (vii); and
7. must not be in Jersey in breach of immigration laws except that any period of overstaying for a period of 28 days or less will be disregarded.

Extension of stay as a domestic worker in a private household

159E.  An extension of stay as a domestic worker in a private household may be granted for a period of 6 months less the period already spent in Jersey in this capacity.

Requirements for extension of stay as a domestic worker in a private household for applicants who entered Jersey under the Rules in place before 6 April 2012

159EA.  The requirements for an extension of stay as a domestic worker in a private household for applicants who entered Jersey under the Rules in place before 6 April 2012 are that the applicant:

1. last entered Jersey with a valid entry clearance as a domestic worker in a private household under the Rules in place before 6 April 2012; and
2. has continued to be employed for the duration of leave granted as a domestic worker in a private household; and

3. continues to be required for employment for the period of the extension sought as a domestic worker in a private household under the same roof as the employer or in the same household that the employer has lived in and where there is evidence that there is a connection between the employer and employee; and
4. does not intend to take employment except as a full time domestic worker in a private household referred to in sub-paragraph (iii), and
5. meets the requirements of paragraph 159A (i) and (vii); and
6. must not be in Jersey in breach of immigration laws except that any period of overstaying for a period of 28 days or less will be disregarded.

Extension of stay as a domestic worker in a private household for applicants who entered Jersey under the Rules in place before 6 April 2012

159EB (i)  An extension of stay as a domestic worker in a private household may be granted

for a period not exceeding 12 months at a time provided the Minister is satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 159EA is met.

(ii)  Except, where the application is decided before the current leave expires, the extension of stay granted may be for a period not exceeding 12 months plus the time remaining before the expiry of the current leave (so if the application is decided on March 31st and the current leave does not expire until April 30th, an additional period of one month's leave may be granted).

Refusal of extension of stay as a domestic worker in a private household

159F.  An extension of stay as a domestic worker may be refused if the Minister is not satisfied that each of the requirements of either paragraph  159D or, where applicable, paragraph 159EA, is met.

Indefinite leave to remain for a domestic worker in a private household

159G. The requirements for indefinite leave to remain as a domestic worker in a private household are that the applicant:

1. entered Jersey with a valid entry clearance as a domestic worker in a private household under the Rules in place before 6 April 2012; and
2. has spent a continuous period of 5 years in Jersey employed in this capacity; and
3. has met the requirements of paragraph  159A (vi) and  (vii) throughout the 5 year period; and
4. continues to be required for employment as a domestic worker in a private household as certified by the current employer; and
5. has demonstrated sufficient knowledge of the English language and sufficient knowledge about life in the United Kingdom and Jersey, in accordance with Appendix KoLL; and
6. does not fall for refusal under the general grounds for refusal; and

7. must not be in Jersey in breach of immigration laws except that any period of overstaying for a period of 28 days or less will be disregarded.

Refusal of indefinite leave to remain for a domestic worker in a private household

159H.  Indefinite leave to remain in Jersey for a domestic worker in a private household is to be refused if the Minister is not satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 159G is met.

PERSONS WITH BRITISH ANCESTRY

Requirements for leave to enter on the grounds of British ancestry

186.  The requirements to be met by a person seeking leave to enter Jersey on the grounds of his British ancestry are that he:

1. is a Commonwealth citizen; and
2. is aged 17 or over; and
3. is able to provide proof that one of his grandparents was born in Jersey or elsewhere in the United Kingdom and Islands and that any such grandparent is the applicant's blood grandparent or grandparent by reason of an adoption recognised by the laws of Jersey, or of a territory elsewhere in the United Kingdom and Islands, relating to adoption; and
4. is able to work and intends to take or seek employment in Jersey; and
5. will be able to maintain and accommodate himself and any dependants adequately without recourse to public funds: and
6. holds a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity.

Leave to enter Jersey on the grounds of British ancestry

187.  A person seeking leave to enter Jersey on the grounds of his British ancestry may be given leave to enter for a period not exceeding 5 years provided he is able to produce to the Immigration Officer, on arrival, a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity.

Refusal of leave to enter on the grounds of British ancestry

188.  Leave to enter Jersey on the grounds of British ancestry is to be refused if a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity is not produced to the Immigration Officer on arrival.

Requirements for an extension of stay on the grounds of British ancestry

189.  The requirements to be met by a person seeking an extension of stay on the grounds of British ancestry are that:

1. he is able to meet each of the requirements of paragraph 186 (i)-(v); and
2. he was admitted to Jersey on the grounds of British ancestry in accordance with paragraphs 186-188 or has been granted an extension of stay in this capacity; and

3. he is not in Jersey in breach of immigration laws except that any period of overstaying for a period of 28 days or less will be disregarded.

Extension of stay on the grounds of British ancestry

190.  An extension of stay on the grounds of British ancestry may be granted for a period not exceeding 5 years provided the Minister is satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 189 is met.

Refusal of extension of stay on the grounds of British ancestry

191.  An extension of stay on the grounds of British ancestry is to be refused if the Minister is not satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 189 is met.

Indefinite leave to remain on the grounds of British ancestry

192.  Indefinite leave to remain may be granted, on application, to a Commonwealth citizen with a grandparent born in Jersey or elsewhere in the United Kingdom and Islands provided.

1. he meets the requirements of paragraph 186 (i)-(v); and
2. he has spent a continuous period of 5 years in Jersey in this capacity; and
3. has demonstrated sufficient knowledge of the English language and sufficient knowledge about life in the United Kingdom and Jersey, in accordance with Appendix KoLL; and
4. does not fall for refusal under the general grounds for refusal; and
5. he is not in Jersey in breach of immigration laws except that any period of overstaying for a period of 28 days or less will be disregarded.

Refusal of indefinite leave to remain on the grounds of British ancestry

193.  Indefinite leave to remain in Jersey on the grounds of British ancestry is to be refused if the Minister is not satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 192 is met.

SPOUSES OR CIVIL PARTNERS OF PERSONS WHO HAVE OR HAVE HAD LEAVE TO ENTER OR REMAIN UNDER PARAGRAPHS 128-193

Requirements for leave to enter as the spouse or civil partner of a person with limited leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 128-193

193A.  Nothing in paragraphs 194-196F is to be construed as allowing a person to be granted entry clearance, leave to enter, leave to remain or variation of leave as a spouse or civil partner of a person granted entry clearance or leave to enter under paragraph 159A where that entry clearance or leave to enter was granted under 159A on or after 6 April 2012.

Requirements for leave to enter as the spouse or civil partner with limited leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 128-193

194.  The requirements to be met by a person seeking leave to enter Jersey as the spouse or civil partner of a person with limited leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 128-193 are that:

1. the applicant is married to or the civil partner of a person with limited leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 128-193 for longer than 12 months; and
2. each of the parties intends to live with the other as his or her spouse or civil partner during the applicant's stay and the marriage is subsisting; and
3. there will be adequate accommodation for the parties and any dependants without recourse to public funds in accommodation which they own or occupy exclusively; and
4. the parties will be able to maintain themselves and any dependants adequately without recourse to public funds; and
5. the applicant does not intend to stay in Jersey beyond any period of leave granted to his spouse or civil partner; and
6. the applicant holds a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity.

Leave to enter as the spouse or civil partner of a person with limited leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 128-193

195.  A person seeking leave to enter Jersey as the spouse or civil partner of a person with limited leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 128-193 may be given leave to enter for a period not in excess of that granted to the person with limited leave to enter or remain under paragraphs 128-193 provided the Immigration Officer is satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 194 is met.

Refusal of leave to enter as the spouse or civil partner of a person with limited leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 128-193

196.  Leave to enter Jersey as the spouse or civil partner of a person with limited leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraph 128-193 is to be refused if the Immigration Officer is not satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 194 is met.

Requirements for extension of stay as the spouse or civil partner of a person who has or has had leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 128-193

196A.  The requirements to be met by a person seeking an extension of stay in Jersey as the spouse or civil partner of a person who has or has had leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 128-193 are that the applicant:

1. is married to or the civil partner of a person with limited leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 128-193; or
2. is married to or the civil partner of a person who has limited leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 128-193 and who is being granted indefinite leave to remain at the same time; or
3. is married to or the civil partner of a person who has indefinite leave to remain in Jersey and who had limited leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 128- 193 immediately before being granted indefinite leave to remain; and

4. meets the requirements of paragraph 194 (ii)-(v); and
5. was admitted with a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity; and
6. must not be in Jersey in breach of immigration laws except that any period of overstaying for a period of 28 days or less will be disregarded.

Extension of stay as the spouse or civil partner of a person who has or has had leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 128-193

196B.  An extension of stay in Jersey as:

1. the spouse or civil partner of a person who has limited leave to enter or remain under paragraphs 128-193 may be granted for a period not in excess of that granted to the person with limited leave to enter or remain; or
2. the spouse or civil partner of a person who is being admitted at the same time for settlement, or the spouse or civil partner of a person who has indefinite leave to remain or has become a British citizen, may be granted for a period not exceeding 2 years,

in both instances, provided the Minister is satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 196A is met.

Refusal of extension of stay as the spouse or civil partner of a person who has or has had leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 128-193

196C.  An extension of stay in Jersey as the spouse or civil partner of a person who has or has had leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 128-193 is to be refused if the Minister is not satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 196A is met.

Requirements for indefinite leave to remain for the spouse or civil partner of a person who has or has had leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 128-193

196D.  The requirements to be met by a person seeking indefinite leave to remain in Jersey as the spouse or civil partner of a person who has or has had leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 128-193 are that the applicant:

1. is married to or the civil partner of a person who has limited leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 128-193 and who is being granted indefinite leave to remain at the same time; or
2. is married to or the civil partner of a person who has indefinite leave to remain in Jersey and who had limited leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 128- 193 immediately before being granted indefinite leave to remain; and
3. meets the requirements of paragraph 194 (ii)-(v); and
4. has demonstrated sufficient knowledge of the English language and sufficient knowledge about life in the United Kingdom and Jersey, in accordance with Appendix KoLL; and
5. was admitted with a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity; and
6. he does not fall for refusal under the general grounds for refusal; and

7. must not be in Jersey in breach of immigration laws except that any period of overstaying for a period of 28 days or less will be disregarded.

Indefinite leave to remain as the spouse or civil partner of a person who has or has had leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 128-193

196E.  Indefinite leave to remain in Jersey for the spouse or civil partner of a person who has or has had limited leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 128-193 may be granted provided Jersey is satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 196D is met.

Refusal of indefinite leave to remain as the spouse or civil partner of a person who has or has had leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 128-193

196F.  Indefinite leave to remain in Jersey for the spouse or civil partner of a person who has or has had limited leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 128-193 is to be refused if the Minister is not satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 196D is met.

CHILDREN OF PERSONS WITH LIMITED LEAVE TO ENTER OR REMAIN IN JERSEY UNDER PARAGRAPHS 128-193

Requirements for leave to enter or remain as the child of a person with limited leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 128-193

196G. Nothing in paragraphs 197-199 is to be construed as allowing a person to be granted entry clearance, leave to enter, leave to remain or variation of leave as the child of a person granted entry clearance or leave to enter under paragraph 159A where that entry clearance or leave to enter was granted under 159A on or after 6 April 2012.

Requirements for leave to enter or remain as the child of a person with limited leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 128-193

197.  The requirements to be met by a person seeking leave to enter or remain in Jersey as a child of a person with limited leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 128-193 are that:

1. he is the child of a parent with limited leave to enter or  remain in Jersey under paragraphs 128-193 for longer than 12 months; and
2. he is under the age of 18 or has current leave to enter or remain in this capacity; and
3. he is unmarried, has not formed an independent family unit and is not leading an independent life; and
4. he can and will be maintained and accommodated adequately without recourse to public funds in accommodation which his parent(s) own or occupy exclusively; and
5. he will not stay in Jersey beyond any period of leave granted to his parent(s); and
6. both parents are being or have been admitted to or allowed to remain in Jersey save where:

1. the parent he is accompanying or joining is his sole surviving parent; or

2. the parent he is accompanying or joining has had sole responsibility for his upbringing; or
3. there are serious and compelling family or other considerations which make exclusion from Jersey undesirable and suitable arrangements have been made for his care;

and

7. if seeking leave to enter, he holds a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity or, if seeking leave to remain, was admitted with a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity; or

(viii) if seeking leave to remain; must not be in Jersey in breach of immigration laws except that any period of overstaying for a period of 28 days or less will be disregarded.

Leave to enter or remain as the child of a person with limited leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 128-193

198.  An application for indefinite leave to remain in this category may be granted provided the applicant was admitted with a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity and is able to satisfy the Minister that each of the requirements of paragraph 197 (i)-(vi) and (viii) is met and provided indefinite leave to remain is, at the same time, being granted to the person with limited leave to enter or remain under paragraphs 128-193.

Refusal of leave to enter or remain as the child of a person with limited leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 128-193

199.  Leave to enter or remain in Jersey as the child of a person with limited leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 128-193 is to be refused if, in relation to an application for leave to enter; a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity is not produced to the Immigration Officer on arrival or, in the case of an application for limited leave to remain, if the applicant was not admitted with a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity or is unable to satisfy the Minister that each of the requirements of paragraph 197 (i)-(vi) and (viii) is met. An application for indefinite leave to remain in this category is to be refused if the applicant was not admitted with a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity or is unable to satisfy the Minister that each of the requirements of paragraph 197 (i)-(vi) and (viii) is met or if indefinite leave to remain is not, at the same time, being granted to the person with limited leave to enter or remain under paragraphs 128-193.

PART 6: PERSONS SEEKING TO ENTER OR REMAIN IN JERSEY AS A BUSINESSMAN, INVESTOR, WRITER, COMPOSER OR ARTIST

General requirements for indefinite leave to remain

200A.  For the purposes of references in this Part to requirements for indefinite leave to remain "continuous period of 5 years in Jersey" means residence in Jersey for an unbroken period with valid leave, and for these purposes a period shall not be considered to have been broken where:

1. the applicant has been absent from Jersey for a period of 180 days or less in any of the five consecutive 12 calendar month periods preceding the date of the application for indefinite leave to remain; and
2. any absences from Jersey during the five years must have been –

1. for a purpose that is consistent with the applicant's basis of stay in Jersey, including paid annual leave; or
2. for serious or compelling reasons.

PERSONS INTENDING TO ESTABLISH THEMSELVES IN BUSINESS

Requirements for leave to enter Jersey as a person intending to establish himself in business

200.  For the purpose of paragraphs 201-210 business means an enterprise as:

- a sole trader; or

- a partnership; or

- a company or limited partnership or other body corporate or unincorporate registered or established in Jersey.

201.  The requirements to be met by a person seeking leave to enter Jersey to establish himself in business, either by taking over or joining as a partner or director of an existing business, or to establish a new business are:

1. that he has the necessary Ministerial approval; and
2. that he or the existing business has obtained any licence required under the Control of Housing and Work (Jersey) Law 2012; and
3. that he holds a valid entry clearance in this capacity.

Leave to enter Jersey as a person seeking to establish himself in business

204.  A person seeking leave to enter Jersey to establish himself in business may be admitted for a period not exceeding 2 years with a condition restricting his freedom to take employment provided he is able to produce to the Immigration Officer, on arrival, a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity.

Refusal of leave to enter Jersey as a person seeking to establish himself in business

205.  Leave to enter Jersey as a person seeking to establish himself in business is to be refused if a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity is not produced to the Immigration Officer on arrival.

Requirements for an extension of stay in order to remain in business

206.  The requirements for an extension of stay in order to remain in business in Jersey are that the applicant can show:

1. that he entered Jersey with a valid entry clearance as a businessman; and
2. that he met the requirements of paragraph 201 (i) and (ii).

Extension of stay in order to remain in business

207.  An extension of stay in order to remain in business with a condition restricting his freedom to take employment may be granted for a period not exceeding 3 years at a time provided the Minister is satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 206 is met.

Refusal of extension of stay in order to remain in business

208.  An extension of stay in order to remain in business is to be refused if the Minister is not satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 206 is met.

Indefinite leave to remain for a person established in business

209.  Indefinite leave to remain may be granted, on application, to a person established in business provided he:

1. has spent a continuous period of 5 years in Jersey in this capacity and is still engaged in the business in question; and
2. has met the requirements of paragraph 206 throughout the 5 year period; and
3. submits audited accounts for the first 4 years of trading and management accounts for the 5th year; and
4. has demonstrated sufficient knowledge of the English language and sufficient knowledge about life in the United Kingdom and Jersey, in accordance with Appendix KoLL; and
5. does not fall for refusal under the general grounds for refusal; and
6. must not be in Jersey in breach of Immigration laws except that any period of overstaying for a period of 28 days or less will be disregarded.

Refusal of indefinite leave to remain for a person established in business

210.  Indefinite leave to remain in Jersey for a person established in business is to be refused if the Minister is not satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 209 is met.

INVESTORS

Requirements for leave to enter Jersey as an investor

224.  The requirements to be met by a person seeking leave to enter Jersey as an investor are that he:

1. is at least 18 years of age; and
2. has money of his own wholly under his control and disposable in Jersey amounting to no less than £2 million which he has undertaken to invest on terms which the relevant Minister has determined to be of benefit to Jersey; and
3. intends to make Jersey his main home; and
4. is able to maintain and accommodate himself and any dependants without recourse to public funds; and

5. does not fall for refusal under the general grounds for refusal; and
6. holds a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity.

224A  This route is now closed to new applicants. Individuals who have entry clearance, leave to enter or remain as an investor which pre-dates 12 April 2022 may apply under these Rules to extend their stay or for indefinite leave to remain.

Leave to enter as an investor

225.  A person seeking leave to enter Jersey as an investor may be admitted for a period not exceeding 3 years and 4 months, provided he is able to produce to the Immigration Officer, on arrival, a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity.

Refusal of leave to enter as an investor

226.  Leave to enter as an investor is to be refused if a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity is not produced to the Immigration Officer on arrival.

Requirements for an extension of stay as an investor

227.  The requirements for an extension of stay as an investor are that the applicant:

1. entered Jersey with a valid entry clearance as an investor; and
2. has no less than £2 million of his own money wholly under his control and disposable in Jersey which he has invested in Jersey as set out in paragraph 224 (ii) and intends to maintain that investment on those terms; and
3. has made Jersey his main home; and
4. is able to maintain and accommodate himself and any dependants without recourse to public funds.
5. is not in Jersey in breach of immigration laws except that any period of overstaying for 28 days or less will be disregarded.

Extension of stay as an investor

228.  An extension of stay as an investor may be granted for a period not exceeding 2 years at a time, provided the Minister is satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 227 is met.

Refusal of extension of stay as an investor

229.  An extension of stay as an investor is to be refused if the Minister is not satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 227 is met.

Indefinite leave to remain for an investor

230.  Indefinite leave to remain may be granted, on application, to a person admitted as an investor provided he:

1. has spent a continuous period of 5 years in Jersey in this capacity; and

2. has met all of the requirements of paragraph 227 throughout the 5 year period and continues to do so; and
3. has demonstrated sufficient knowledge of the English language and sufficient knowledge about life in the United Kingdom and Jersey, in accordance with Appendix KoLL; and
4. does not fall for refusal under the general grounds for refusal; and
5. is not in Jersey in breach of immigration laws except that any period of overstaying for 28 days or less will be disregarded.

Refusal of indefinite leave to remain for an investor

231.  Indefinite leave to remain in Jersey for an investor is to be refused if the Minister is not satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 230 is met.

WRITERS, COMPOSERS AND ARTISTS

Requirements for leave to enter Jersey as a writer, composer or artist

232.  The requirements to be met by a person seeking leave to enter Jersey as a writer, composer or artist are that he:

1. has established himself outside Jersey as a writer, composer or artist primarily engaged in producing original work which has been published (other than exclusively in newspapers or magazines), performed or exhibited for its literary, musical or artistic merit; and
2. does not intend to work except as related to his self-employment as a writer, composer or artist; and
3. has for the preceding year been able to maintain and accommodate himself and any dependants from his own resources without working except as a writer, composer or artist; and
4. will be able to maintain himself and any dependants from his own resources without working except as a writer, composer or artist and without recourse to public funds; and
5. is able to accommodate himself and any dependants without recourse to public funds and with any necessary Ministerial consent; and
6. holds a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity.

Leave to enter as a writer, composer or artist

233.  A person seeking leave to enter Jersey as a writer, composer or artist may be admitted for a period not exceeding 2 years, subject to a condition restricting his freedom to take employment, provided he is able to produce to the Immigration Officer, on arrival, a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity.

Refusal of leave to enter as a writer, composer or artist

234.  Leave to enter as a writer, composer or artist is to be refused if a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity is not produced to the Immigration Officer on arrival.

Requirements for an extension of stay as a writer, composer or artist

235.  The requirements for an extension of stay as a writer, composer or artist are that the applicant:

1. entered Jersey with a valid entry clearance as a writer, composer or artist and;
2. meets the requirements of paragraph 232 (ii)-(v).

Extension of stay as a writer, composer or artist

236.  Extension of stay as a writer, composer or artist may be granted for a period not exceeding 3 years with a restriction on his freedom to take employment, provided the Minister is satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 235 is met.

Refusal of extension of stay as a writer, composer or artist

237.  An extension of stay as a writer, composer or artist is to be refused if the Minister is not satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 235 is met.

Indefinite leave to remain for a writer, composer or artist

238.  Indefinite leave to remain may be granted, on application, to a person admitted as a writer, composer or artist provided he:

1. has spent a continuous period of 5 years in Jersey in this capacity; and
2. has met the requirements of paragraph 235 throughout the 5 year period; and
3. has demonstrated sufficient knowledge of the English language and sufficient knowledge about life in the United Kingdom and Jersey, in accordance with Appendix KoLL; and
4. he does not fall for refusal under the general grounds for refusal; and
5. must not be in Jersey in breach of immigration laws except that any period of overstaying of 28 days or less will be disregarded.

Refusal of indefinite leave to remain for a writer, composer or artist

239.  Indefinite leave to remain for a writer, composer or artist is to be refused if the Minister is not satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 238 is met.

SPOUSES OR CIVIL PARTNERS OF PERSONS WHO HAVE OR HAVE HAD LIMITED LEAVE TO ENTER OR REMAIN UNDER PARAGRAPH 200-239

Requirements for leave to enter as the spouse or civil partner of a person with limited leave to enter or remain under paragraphs 200-239

240.  The requirements to be met by a person seeking leave to enter Jersey as the spouse or civil partner of a person with limited leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 200-239 are that:

1. the applicant is married to or the civil partner of a person with limited leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 200-239; and
2. each of the parties intends to live with the other as his or her spouse or civil partner during the applicant's stay and the marriage or civil partnership is subsisting; and
3. there will be adequate accommodation for the parties and any dependants adequately without recourse to public funds; and
4. the parties will be able to maintain themselves and any dependants adequately without recourse to public funds; and
5. the applicant does not intend to stay in Jersey beyond any period of leave granted to his spouse, and
6. the applicant holds a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity.

Leave to enter as the spouse or civil partner of a person with limited leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 200-239

241.  A person seeking limited leave to enter Jersey as the spouse or civil partner of a person with limited leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 200-239 may be given leave to enter for a period not in excess of that granted to the person with limited leave to enter or remain under paragraphs 200-239 provided the Immigration Officer is satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 240 is met.

Refusal of leave to enter as the spouse or civil partner of a person with limited leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 200-239

242.  Leave to enter Jersey as the spouse or civil partner of a person with limited leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 200-239 is to be refused if the Immigration Officer is not satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 196 is met.

Requirements for extension of stay as the spouse or civil partner of a person who has or has had leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 200-239

242A.  The requirements to be met by a person seeking an extension of stay in Jersey as the spouse or civil partner who has or has had leave to enter or remain under paragraphs 200-239 are that the applicant:

1. is married to or the civil partner of a person with limited leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 200-239; or
2. is married to or the civil partner of a person who has limited leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 200-239 and who is being granted indefinite leave to remain at the same time; or
3. is married to or the civil partner of a person who has indefinite leave to remain in Jersey and who had limited leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 200- 239 immediately before being granted indefinite leave to remain; and
4. meets the requirements of paragraph 240 (ii)-(v); and
5. was admitted with a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity; and

6. must not be in Jersey in breach of immigration laws except that any period of overstaying for a period of 28 days or less will be disregarded.

Extension of stay as the spouse or civil partner of a person who has or has had leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 200-239

242B.  An extension of stay in Jersey as:

1. the spouse or civil partner of a person who has limited leave to enter or remain under paragraphs 200-239 may be granted for a period not in excess of that granted to the person with limited leave to enter or remain; or
2. the spouse or civil partner of a person who is being admitted at the same time for settlement or the spouse or civil partner of a person who has indefinite leave to remain may be granted for a period not exceeding 2 years, in both instances, provided the Minister is satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 242A is met.

Refusal of extension of stay as the spouse or civil partner of a person who has or has had leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 200-239

242C.  An extension of stay in Jersey as the spouse or civil partner of a person who has or has had leave to enter or remain under paragraphs 200-239 is to be refused if the Minister is not satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 242A  is met.

Requirements for indefinite leave to remain as the spouse or civil partner of a person who has or has had leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 200-239

242D.  The requirements to be met by a person seeking indefinite leave to remain in Jersey as the spouse or civil partner of a person who has or had had leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 200-239 are that the applicant:

1. is married to or the civil partner of a person who has limited leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 200-239 and who is being granted indefinite leave to remain at the same time; or
2. is married to or the civil partner of a person who has indefinite leave to remain in Jersey and who had limited leave to enter or remain under paragraphs  200-239 immediately before being granted indefinite leave to remain; and
3. meets the requirements of paragraph 240 (ii)-(v); and
4. has demonstrated sufficient knowledge of the English language and sufficient knowledge about life in the United Kingdom and Jersey, in accordance with Appendix KoLL; and
5. was admitted with a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity; and
6. he does not fall for refusal under the general grounds for refusal; and
7. must not be in Jersey in breach of immigration laws except that any period  of

overstaying for a period of 28 days or less will be disregarded.

Indefinite leave to remain as the spouse or civil partner of a person who has or has had leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 200-239

242E. Indefinite leave to remain in Jersey as the spouse or civil partner of a person who has or has had limited leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 200-239 may be granted provided the Minister is satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 242D is met.

CHILDREN OF PERSONS WITH LIMITED LEAVE TO ENTER OR REMAIN UNDER PARAGRAPHS 200-239

Requirements for leave to enter or remain as a child of a person with limited leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 200-239

243.  The requirements to be met by a person seeking leave to enter or remain in Jersey as a child of a person with limited leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 200-239 are that:

1. he is the child of a parent who has leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 200-239; and
2. he is under the age of 18 or has current leave to enter or remain in this capacity; and
3. he is unmarried, has not formed an independent family unit and is not leading an independent life; and
4. he can and will be maintained and accommodated adequately without recourse to public funds in accommodation which his parent(s) own or occupy exclusively; and
5. he will not stay in Jersey beyond any period of leave granted to his parent(s); and
6. both parents are being or have been admitted to or allowed to remain in Jersey save where:

1. the parent he is accompanying or joining is his sole surviving parent; or
2. the parent he is accompanying or joining has had sole responsibility for his upbringing; or
3. there are serious and compelling family or other considerations which make exclusion from Jersey undesirable and suitable arrangements have been made for his care; and
4. if seeking leave to enter, he holds a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity or, if seeking leave to remain, was admitted with a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity; and

7. if seeking leave to remain, must not be in Jersey in breach of immigration laws except that any period of overstaying for a period of 28 days or less will be disregarded.

Leave to enter or remain as the child of a person with limited leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 200-239

244.  A person seeking leave to enter or remain in Jersey as the child of a person with limited leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 200-239 may be admitted to or allowed to remain in Jersey for the same period of leave as that granted to the person given limited leave to enter or remain under paragraphs 200-239 provided that, in relation to an application for leave to enter, he is able to produce to the Immigration Officer, on arrival, a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity or, in the case of an application for limited leave to remain, he was admitted with a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity and is able to satisfy the Minister the each of the requirements of paragraph 243 (i)-(vii) is met.

An application for indefinite leave to remain in this category may be granted provided the applicant was admitted with a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity and is able to satisfy the Minister that each of the requirements of paragraph 243 (i)-(vii) is met is met and provided indefinite leave to remain is, at the same time, being granted to the person with limited leave to remain under paragraphs 200-239.

Refusal of leave to enter or remain as the child of a person with limited leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 200-239

245.  Leave to enter or remain in Jersey as the child of a person with limited leave to enter or remain in Jersey under paragraphs 200-239 is to be refused if, in relation to an application for leave to enter, a valid entry clearance in this capacity is not produced to the Immigration Officer on arrival or, in the case of an application for limited leave to remain, if the applicant was not admitted with a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity or is unable to satisfy the Minister that each of the requirements of paragraph 243 (i)-(vii) is met is met.

An application for indefinite leave to remain in this capacity is to be refused if the applicant was not admitted with a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity or is unable to satisfy the Minister that each of the requirements of paragraph 243 (i)-(vii) is met is met or if indefinite leave to remain is not, at the same time, being granted to the person with limited leave to remain under paragraphs 200-239.

PART 7: OTHER CATEGORIES

PERSONS EXERCISING RIGHTS OF ACCESS TO A CHILD RESIDENT IN JERSEY

Requirements for leave to enter Jersey as a person exercising rights of access to a child resident in Jersey

246.  The requirements to be met by a person seeking leave to enter Jersey to exercise access rights to a child resident in Jersey are that:

1. the applicant is the parent of a child who is resident in Jersey; and
2. the applicant must not be eligible to apply for entry clearance as a spouse, civil partner, fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner or unmarried partner under Part 8 or Appendix FM (J); and
3. the parent or carer with whom the child permanently resides is resident in Jersey; and
4. the applicant produces evidence that he has access rights to the child in the form of:

1. a Residence Order or a Contact Order granted by a Court in Jersey; or
2. a certificate issued by a judicial authority in Jersey confirming the applicant's intention to maintain contact with the child; and

5. the applicant intends to take an active role in the child's upbringing; and
6. the child is under the age of 18; and

7. there will be adequate accommodation for the applicant and any dependants without recourse to public funds in accommodation which the applicant owns or occupies exclusively; and

(viii) the applicant will be able to maintain himself and any dependants adequately without

recourse to public funds; and

(ix)  the applicant holds a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity.

Leave to enter Jersey as a person exercising rights of access to a child resident in Jersey

247.  Leave to enter as a person exercising access rights to a child resident in Jersey may be granted for a period not exceeding 33 months in the first instance, provided that a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity is produced to the Immigration Officer on arrival.

Refusal of leave to enter as a person exercising rights of access to a child resident in Jersey

248.  Leave to enter as a person exercising rights of access to a child resident in Jersey is to be refused if a valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity is not produced to the Immigration Officer on arrival.

Requirements for extension of stay as a person exercising rights of access to a child resident in Jersey who has been given leave to remain in Jersey under the Rules in place after 1 January 2015

248A.  The requirements for an extension of stay as a person exercising rights of access to a child resident in Jersey who has been given leave to remain in Jersey under the Rules in place after 1 January 2015 are that:

1. the applicant is the parent of a child who is resident in Jersey; and
2. the  applicant  must  not  be  eligible  for  leave  to  remain  as a  spouse,  civil  partner, fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner or unmarried partner under Part 8 or Appendix FM (J); and
3. the parent or carer with whom the child permanently resides is resident in Jersey; and
4. the applicant produces evidence that he has access rights to the child in the form of:

1. a Residence Order or a Contact Order granted by a Court in Jersey; or
2. a certificate issued by a judicial authority in Jersey confirming the applicant's intention to maintain contact with the child; or
3. a statement from the child's other parent (or, if contact is supervised, from the supervisor) that the applicant is maintaining contact with the child; and

5. the applicant takes and intends to continue to take an active role in the child's upbringing; and
6. the child visits or stays with the applicant on a frequent and regular basis and the applicant intends this to continue; and
7. the child is under the age of 18; and

(viii) the applicant has limited leave to remain in Jersey as the spouse, civil partner, or

fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner or unmarried partner of a person present and settled in Jersey who is the other parent of the child; and

9. the applicant must not be in Jersey –

1. as a visitor;
2. with valid leave granted for a period of 6 months or less, unless that leave was granted pending the outcome of family court or divorce proceedings;
3. on temporary admission or temporary release;

10. the applicant has not remained in breach of the immigration laws except that any period of overstaying for a period of 28 days or less will be disregarded; and
11. there will be adequate accommodation for the applicant and any dependants without recourse to public funds in accommodation which the applicant owns or occupies exclusively; and
12. the applicant will be able to maintain himself and any dependants adequately without recourse to public funds.

Leave to remain in Jersey as a person exercising rights of access to a child resident in Jersey under the Rules in place after 1 January 2015

248BA. Leave to remain as a person exercising access rights to a child resident in Jersey under the Rules in place after 1 January 2015 who entered Jersey under paragraph 247 may be granted for a period not exceeding 30 months, provided the Minister is satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 248A is met.

248BB. Leave to remain as a person exercising access rights to a child resident in Jersey under the Rules in place after 1 January 2015 who entered Jersey other than under the provisions of paragraph 247 may be granted for a period not exceeding 30 months in the first instance, provided the Minister is satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 248A is met.

248BC. Leave to remain as a person exercising access rights to a child resident in Jersey under the Rules in place after 1 January 2015 who has been granted leave to remain under paragraph 248BA or 248BB may on expiry of that leave be granted leave to remain for a further period not exceeding 30 months, provided the Minister is satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 248A is met.

Refusal of leave to remain in Jersey as a person exercising rights of access to a child resident in Jersey under the Rules in place after 1 January 2015

248C. Leave to remain as a person exercising rights of access to a child resident in Jersey under the Rules in place after 1 January 2015 is to be refused if the Minister is not satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 248A is met.

Indefinite leave to remain in Jersey as a person exercising rights of access to a child resident in Jersey under the Rules in place after 1 January 2015

248D.  The requirements for indefinite leave to remain in Jersey as a person exercising rights of access to a child resident in Jersey under the Rules in place after 1 January 2015 are that:

1. the applicant was admitted to Jersey or granted leave to remain in Jersey in accordance with paragraph 247, 248BA, 248BB or 248BC as a person exercising rights of access to a child and has completed a continuous period of 60 months as a person exercising rights of access to a child; and
2. the applicant takes and intends to continue to take an active role in the child's upbringing; and
3. the child visits or stays with the applicant on a frequent and regular basis and the applicant intends this to continue; and
4. there will be adequate accommodation for the applicant and any dependants without recourse to public funds in accommodation which the applicant owns or occupies exclusively; and
5. the applicant will be able to maintain himself and any dependants adequately without recourse to public funds; and
6. the child is under 18 years of age; and
7. has demonstrated sufficient knowledge of the English language and sufficient knowledge about life in the United Kingdom and Jersey, in accordance with Appendix KoLL; and

(viii) he does not fall for refusal under the general grounds for refusal; and

(ix)  he is not in Jersey in breach of immigration laws except that any period of overstaying for a period of 28 days or less will be disregarded.

Indefinite leave to remain as a person exercising rights of access to a child resident in Jersey under the Rules in place after 1 January 2015

248E. Indefinite leave to remain as a person exercising rights of access to a child under the Rules in place after 1 January 2015 may be granted provided the Minister is satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 248D is met.

Refusal of indefinite leave to remain in Jersey as a person exercising rights of access to a child resident in Jersey under the Rules in place after 1 January 2015

248F. Indefinite leave to remain as a person exercising rights of access to a child under the Rules in place after 1 January 2015 is to be refused if the Minister is not satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph 248D is met.