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Gurkha Discharged from the British Army

JerseySpecial cases

Explore the five recorded questions, answers and sources for this pathway.

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What exactly is the official special programme/status and why does it exist?

The route concerns Gurkhas: a "Gurkha" is a citizen or national of Nepal who has served in the Brigade of Gurkhas of the British Army under the Brigade's terms and conditions of service. The official source does not state why the route exists.

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  • Why the route exists is not stated in the cited text.

Which specific population, role, circumstance or historical/legal situation does it cover?

Gurkhas who completed at least four years' service with the British Army and were discharged in Nepal on completion of engagement on or after 1 July 1997.

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What sponsor, authority, nomination, certification, evidence or other step must occur before the status can be obtained?

A valid entry clearance for entry in this capacity must be held; indefinite leave to enter is refused if it is not produced to the Immigration Officer on arrival.

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What immigration status and rights result, how long do they last, can family be included, and what happens if the special qualifying circumstance ends?

The result is indefinite leave to enter (on producing a valid entry clearance on arrival) or, in Jersey, indefinite leave to remain when the Minister is satisfied the requirements of paragraph 276I are met. The official source does not state whether family members can be included.

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  • Inclusion of family members is not stated in the cited text.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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