What requirements does an alien have to meet to work in Jamaica?
Section 6 (b) and (h)- the alien has to have a work permit and a visa to come to work in Jamaica.
What section of the IRCC speaks about removal?
Section 26
When leave to land is refused to an alien, who is responsible to remove the alien?
The master of the vessel
What section gives the order of immigrants to leave the country?
IRCC, Section 19
What is evidence?
The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.
What section applies to an alien overstaying in the country?
Section 7(3) speaks on an alien overstaying in the country.
What is a statement?
A formal account of a statement given by a witness, defendant, or an other party to the police or in a court of law. It must be in writing.
An alien enter Jamaica and was granted leave to land, however they want to extend their stay. Which section would apply?
Alien's Act, section 7: this speaks to authorizing extension of stay.
What options does an immigration officer have to deport a Commonwealth citizen?
Section 19 (a)- order him to leave the island immediately
section 19 (b)- order him to leave within 60 days of entering the island
Section 19 (c)- arrest them and bring them before a Resident Magistrate with a view to an order being made for his removal.
What is a statement?
A formal account given by a witness, defendant, or any other party to the police or in a court of law
What is the difference between an accredited diplomat and a normal diplomat?
An accredited diplomat is a diplomat who is immune and enjoy immunity (can’t be prosecuted) from the receiving state (the country you’re going).
What can nullify a statement?
If the statement is coerced.
Which Act you use to assign nationality/determine nationality?
Alien's Act, section 3
What passengers do immigration officers look out for?
Seeking illegal employment
Economic migrants/ refugees
Human smuggling/ trafficking
Drug trafficking
False travel documents/ endorsements
Terrorists
What section deals with power to grant exemptions?
IRCC, section 36
What is the purpose of profiling?
Profiling is necessary for using resources more efficiently
What Act and section speaks about prohibited immigrants?
IRCC, section 4
Which Act deals with the appointment of an immigration officer?
Alien's Act, section 4
Section 4 also allows the officer to board vessels, request documents, search persons, etc.
What do immigration officers use to profile passengers?
Body language
Mode of dress
Ethnicity
Origin of flight
What section of the Aliens act deals with deportation orders?
Section 15
What is profiling?
Profiling is the set of characteristics immigration use to determine if a person is likely to pose a threat.
Which section talks about revocation?
- Alien's Act, section 18: revocation of leave to land of an alien
- IRCC Act, section 25: revocation of leave to land for a commonwealth citizen
If someone enters Jamaica illegally/without the leave of an officer, which section of what act are they in breach of?
Alien's Act- Section 5
What act speaks to the powers of arrest?
Aliens Act, section 21
Section 25