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Work Permit Policy: Amendments

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A decision made 22 March 2023:

Decision Reference:  MD-HA-2023-166

Public

Subject: Changes to the Work Permit Policy

 

Report Title: Changes to the Work Permit Policy

Public

Decision(s):

The Minister for Home Affairs decided to approve the changes to the work permit policy to come into effect from 1st April 2023, as detailed in the accompanying report.

Reason for Decision(s):

The temporary employment routes within the Work Permit Policy are an exception to the Common Travel Area (CTA) standards and are justified to the United Kingdom by setting stringent rules on those who would not otherwise be granted a visa to work elsewhere in the CTA.  The introduction of the expanded and additional work permit routes will assist in easing some of the labour shortage pressures being felt in the Island across agriculture and hospitality. It is hoped that the addition of students to the policy will add another level of resilience for employers.

Resource Implications: There are no manpower resource implications arising from this decision.

 

Action Required: Jersey Customs & Immigration Service to make appropriate amendments to the Work Permit Policy and liaise with relevant representatives from Hospitality and Agriculture. Amendments to the Work Permit Policy to come into effect from 01/04/2023.

Signature:

 

 

Signed By: Minister for Home Affairs

Date Signed:

 

 

Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

 

 

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