Temporary Immigration Construction Worker Route: Introduction

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A decision made on 25 January 2021

Decision Reference: MD-HA-2021-0006

Decision Summary Title :

Introduction of Temporary Immigration Construction worker route

Date of Decision Summary:

18 January 2021

Decision Summary Author:

Acting Director

Decision Summary:

Public or Exempt?

(State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)

Public

Type of Report:

Oral or Written?

Written

Person Giving

Oral Report:

N/A

Written Report

Title :

Proposed Amendments to Work Permit Policy

Date of Written Report:

11 January 2021

Written Report Author:

Acting Director

Written Report :

Public or Exempt?

(State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)

Public

Subject: Introduction of Temporary Immigration Construction worker route

Decision(s): The Minister decided to approve the introduction of a 1-year Temporary Immigration Construction worker route

Reason(s) for Decision: The Jersey Construction Council submitted a robust business case to the Jersey Customs and Immigration Service (JCIS) in support of a proposal to introduce a construction worker specific route to accommodate the needs of this sector. It demonstrated that the sector would not be able to operate utilising the existing 9-month temporary route and skilled worker routes, and that the sector required a longer temporary permission.

The Jersey Customs and Immigration Service proposed 1-year route, renewable to a maximum of 4 years, will provide an appropriate level of immigration control and the necessary continuity needed by the sector.

The accompanying report and appendix provide further detail.

Resource Implications:

No significant resource implications are anticipated, however there will be an increased volume of work permit and visa applications.

Action required:

Customs and Immigration Service to make the appropriate amendments to the Work Permit Policy and publish it, having immediate effect.

Signature:

Position:

Connétable Len Norman

Minister for Home Affairs

Date Signed:

Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):