Agriculture PART 1 GENERAL Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Agriculture (Student Fees) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025 and shall come into operation on 1st September 2025. Revocation 2 The Agriculture (Student Fees) Amendment Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 are revoked. Amendment of the Agriculture (Student Fees) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023 3 The Agriculture (Student Fees) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023 are amended in accordance with regulations 4 to 13. PART 2 AMENDMENT TO STUDENT FEE AMOUNTS Amendment to Schedule 1 (student fee amounts) 4 In Schedule 1 (student fee amounts), substitute the table as follows – Column 1 Column 2 (£) FC1 1,255 FC2 2,680 FC3 1,340 FC4 1,340 FC5 4,855 FC6 960 FC7 1,925 FC8 2,885 FC9 930 FC10 1,255 FC11 9,535 FC12 9,535 FC13 4,765 FC14 9,535 FC15 3,085 FC16 6,165 FC17 9,250 FC18 930 FC19 1,910 FC20 1,910 FC21 930 FC22 9,535 FC23 9,535 FC24 4,765 FC25 3,085 FC26 6,165 FC27 9,250 FC28 9,925 FC29 9,925 FC30 1,255 FC31 930 FC32 930 FC33 930 FC34 930 PART 3 AMENDMENTS TO QUALIFYING PERSONS Amendments to the definition of “overseas territories” 5 In Part 1 (interpretation) of Schedule 2 (qualifying persons), in paragraph 1(1), in the definition of “overseas territories”— a omit “Aruba, ”; b after “British Virgin Islands;”, insert “ the Caribbean part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Eustatius, Sint Maarten);” ; c omit “Netherlands Antilles (Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Eustatius, Sint Maarten); ”. Amendments relating to victims of domestic violence or domestic abuse 6 In Part 3 (special categories) of Schedule 2 (qualifying persons), for paragraph 11 (persons granted indefinite leave to remain as a victim of domestic violence or domestic abuse), including the heading, substitute— Persons granted indefinite leave to enter or remain as a victim of domestic violence or domestic abuse and their children 11 1 A person who— a has been granted indefinite leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom under any of the following provisions of the immigration rules — i paragraph VDA 9.1 of the Appendix Victim of Domestic Abuse; or ii where such leave was granted before the coming into force of the Appendix Victim of Domestic Abuse— aa paragraph 289B (victims of domestic violence); bb paragraph D-DVILR.1.1 of Appendix FM (victims of domestic abuse); or cc paragraph 40 of Appendix Armed Forces (victims of domestic violence: partners of members of the armed forces); b has been ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom and the Islands since the person was granted such leave; and c is ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom on the course start date. 2 A person who— a has been granted indefinite leave to enter or remain; b i is the child of a person granted indefinite leave to enter or remain as a victim of domestic violence or domestic abuse; and ii on the leave application date, was the child of the person granted indefinite leave to enter or remain as a victim of domestic violence or domestic abuse; c was under 18 on the leave application date; d has been ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom and the Islands since the person was granted such leave; and e is ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom on the course start date. 3 In sub-paragraph (2), “ leave application date ” means the date on which a person granted indefinite leave to enter or remain as a victim of domestic violence or domestic abuse made an application to remain in the United Kingdom on those grounds under the immigration rules. . Amendments relating to persons granted indefinite leave to remain as a bereaved partner 7 In Part 3 (special categories) of Schedule 2 (qualifying persons), for paragraph 13 (persons granted indefinite leave to remain as a bereaved partner), including the heading, substitute— Persons granted indefinite leave to enter or remain as a bereaved partner and their children 13 1 A person who— a has been granted indefinite leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom- i under paragraph BP 11.1 of Appendix Bereaved Partner of the immigration rules ; or ii where such leave was granted before the coming into force of Appendix Bereaved Partner, under any of the following provisions of the immigration rules— aa paragraph 288, as a person in relation to whom the requirements in paragraph 287(b) of those rules were met (bereaved partners); bb paragraph 295N, as a person in relation to whom the requirements in paragraph 295M of those rules were met (bereaved partners); cc paragraph D-BPILR.1.1 of Appendix FM (bereaved partners); or dd paragraph 36 of Appendix Armed Forces (bereaved partner of a member of HM Forces); iii under paragraph AF (GHK) 14.1 of Appendix GHK of the immigration rules, as a bereaved partner; or iv where such leave was granted prior to 5th October 2023, outside of the immigration rules, on the basis that the person was a bereaved partner of a Gurkha discharged before 1st July 1997; b has been ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom and the Islands since the person was granted such leave; and c is ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom on the course start date. 2 A person who— a has been granted indefinite leave to enter or remain; b i is the child of a person granted indefinite leave to enter or remain as a bereaved partner; and ii on the leave application date, was the child of the person granted indefinite leave to enter or remain as a bereaved partner; c was under 18 on the leave application date; d has been ordinarily resident in United Kingdom and the Islands since the person was granted such leave; and e is ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom on the course start date. 3 In sub-paragraph (2), “ leave application date ” means the date on which a person granted indefinite leave to enter or remain as a bereaved partner made an application to enter or remain in the United Kingdom on those grounds under the immigration rules or, in the case of a person referred to in sub-paragraph (1)(a)(iv), outside of the immigration rules. . Amendments relating to the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme 8 In Part 3 (special categories) of Schedule 2 (qualifying persons), for paragraph 16 (persons granted leave under the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme), including the heading, substitute— Persons granted leave to enter or remain under the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme and their family members 16 1 A person who— a has been granted indefinite leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom, outside of the immigration rules , on the basis of the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme; b has been ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom and the Islands throughout the period since the person was granted such leave; and c is ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom on the course start date. 2 A person who— a is the spouse or civil partner of a person granted leave to enter or remain under the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme; b on the leave application date, was the spouse or civil partner of that person; c is ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom and the Islands and has not ceased to be so resident since being granted leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom; and d is ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom on the course start date. 3 A person who— a is— i the child of a person granted leave to enter or remain under the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme; or ii the child of the spouse or civil partner of a person granted leave to enter or remain under the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme; b on the leave application date, was— i the child of the person granted leave to enter or remain under the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme; or ii the child of a person who was the spouse or civil partner of the person granted leave to enter or remain under the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme on that date; c was under 18 on the leave application date; d is ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom and the Islands and has not ceased to be so resident since being granted leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom; and e is ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom on the course start date. 4 In sub-paragraph (2) and sub-paragraph (3) “ leave application date ” means the date on which the person granted leave under the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme made an application for leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom. . Amendments relating to the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy Scheme 9 In Part 3 (special categories) of Schedule 2 (qualifying persons), for paragraph 17 (persons granted leave under the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy Scheme), including the heading, substitute— Persons granted leave to enter or remain under the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy Scheme and their family members 17 1 A person who— a has been granted— i indefinite leave to enter the United Kingdom under paragraph 276BA2, or has been granted indefinite leave to remain under paragraph 276BS2 of the immigration rules , having been relocated to the United Kingdom pursuant to paragraph 276BB1(iii)(a) of the immigration rules; ii indefinite leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom under ARAP 6.1 of Appendix Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy of the immigration rules; iii leave to enter the United Kingdom on the basis of the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy Scheme; or iv indefinite leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom, outside of those rules, on the basis of the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy Scheme; b has been ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom and the Islands throughout the period since the person was granted such leave; and c is ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom on the course start date. 2 A person who— a is the spouse or civil partner of a person granted leave to enter or remain under the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy Scheme; b on the leave application date, was the spouse or civil partner of that person; c is ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom and Islands and has not ceased to be so resident since being granted leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom; and d is ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom on the course start date. 3 A person who— a is— i the child of a person granted leave to enter or remain under the Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy Scheme; or ii the child of the spouse or civil partner of a person granted leave to enter or remain under the Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy Scheme; b on the leave application date, was— i the child of a person granted leave to enter or remain under the Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy Scheme; or ii the child of a person who was the spouse or civil partner of a person granted leave to enter or remain under the Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy Scheme on that date; c was under 18 on the leave application date; d is ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom and the Islands and has not ceased to be so resident since being granted leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom; and e is ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom on the course start date. 4 In sub-paragraph (2) and sub-paragraph (3), “ leave application date ” means the date on which the person granted leave under the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy Scheme made an application for leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom. . Amendments relating to the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme 10 In Part 3 (special categories) of Schedule 2 (qualifying persons), for paragraph 19 (persons granted leave under the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme), including the heading, substitute— Persons granted leave to enter or remain under the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme and their family members 19 1 A person who— a has been granted leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom— i under paragraph UKR 19.1 of Appendix Ukraine Scheme of the immigration rules ; or ii outside of the immigration rules, where the person— aa was residing in Ukraine immediately before 1st January 2022; and bb left Ukraine in connection with the Russian invasion which took place on 24th February 2022; b has been ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom and the Islands throughout the period since the person was granted such leave; and c is ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom on the course start date. 2 A person who— a is the spouse or civil partner of a person granted leave to enter or remain under the Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme; b on the leave application date, was the spouse or civil partner of that person; c is ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom and the Islands and has not ceased to be so resident since being granted leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom; and d is ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom on the course start date. 3 A person who— a is— i the child of a person granted leave to enter or remain under the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme; or ii the child of the spouse or civil partner of a person granted leave under the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme; b on the leave application date, was— i the child of the person granted leave under the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme; or ii the child of a person who was the spouse or civil partner of the person granted leave under the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme on that date; c was under 18 on the leave application date; d is ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom and the Islands and has not ceased to be so resident since being granted leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom; and e is ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom on the course start date. 4 In sub-paragraph (2) and sub-paragraph (3), “ leave application date ” means the date on which the person granted leave under the Homes for Ukraine Scheme made an application for leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom. . Amendments relating to the Ukraine Extension Scheme 11 In Part 3 (special categories) of Schedule 2 (qualifying persons), for paragraph 20 (persons granted leave under the Ukraine Extension Scheme), including the heading, substitute— Persons granted leave to enter or remain under the Ukraine Extension Scheme and their family members 20 1 A person who— a has been granted leave to remain in the United Kingdom under paragraph UKR 27.1 of Appendix Ukraine Scheme of the immigration rules ; b has been ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom and the Islands throughout the period since the person was granted such leave; and c is ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom on the course start date. 2 A person who— a is the spouse or civil partner of a person granted leave under the Ukraine Extension Scheme; b on the leave application date, was the spouse or civil partner of that person; c is ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom and the Islands and has not ceased to be so resident since being granted leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom; and d is ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom on the course start date. 3 A person who— a is— i the child of a person granted leave under the Ukraine Extension Scheme; or ii the child of the spouse or civil partner of a person granted leave under the Ukraine Extension Scheme; b on the leave application date, was— i the child of the person granted leave under the Ukraine Extension Scheme; or ii the child of a person who was the spouse or civil partner of the person granted leave under the Ukraine Extension Scheme on that date; c was under 18 on the leave application date; d is ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom and Islands and has not ceased to be so resident since being granted leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom; and e is ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom on the course start date. 4 In sub-paragraph (2) and sub-paragraph (3), “ leave application date ” means the date on which the person granted leave under the Ukraine Extension Scheme made an application for leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom. . Amendments to the Ukraine Family Scheme 12 In Part 3 (special categories) of Schedule 2 (qualifying persons), for paragraph 21 (persons granted leave under the Ukraine Family Scheme), including the heading, substitute— Persons granted leave to enter or remain under the Ukraine Family Scheme and their family members 21 1 A person who— a has leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom— i under paragraph UKR 9.1 of Appendix Ukraine Scheme of the immigration rules ; or ii outside the immigration rules, where the person— aa was residing in Ukraine immediately before 1st January 2022; and bb left Ukraine in connection with the Russian invasion which took place on 24th February 2022; b has been ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom and the Islands throughout the period since the person was granted such leave; and c is ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom on the course start date. 2 A person who— a is the spouse or civil partner of a person granted leave under the Ukraine Family Scheme; b on the leave application date, was the spouse or civil partner of that person; c is ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom and the Islands and has not ceased to be so resident since being granted leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom; and d is ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom on the course start date. 3 A person who— a is— i the child of a person granted leave under the Ukraine Family Scheme; or ii the child of the spouse or civil partner of a person granted leave under the Ukraine Family Scheme; b on the leave application date, was— i the child of the person granted leave under the Ukraine Family Scheme; or ii the child of a person who was the spouse or civil partner of the person granted leave under the Ukraine Family Scheme on that date; c was under 18 on the leave application date; d is ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom and the Islands and has not ceased to be so resident since being granted leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom; and e is ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom on the course start date. 4 In sub-paragraph (2) and sub-paragraph (3), “ leave application date ” means the date on which the person granted leave under the Ukraine Family Scheme made an application for leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom. . Amendments relating to the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme 13 In Schedule 2 (qualifying persons), after regulation 21, insert— Persons granted leave to enter or remain under the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme and their family members 21A 1 A person who— a has leave to remain in the United Kingdom under the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme; and b has been ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom and the Islands throughout the period since the person was granted such leave. 2 A person who— a is the spouse or civil partner of a person granted leave under the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme; b on the leave application date, was the spouse or civil partner of that person; c is ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom and the Islands and has not ceased to be so resident since being granted leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom; and d is ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom on the course start date. 3 A person who— a is— i the child of a person granted leave under the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme; or ii the child of the spouse or civil partner of a person granted leave under the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme; b on the leave application date, was— i the child of the person granted leave under the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme; or ii the child of a person who was the spouse or civil partner of the person granted leave under the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme on that date; c was under 18 on the leave application date; d is ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom and the Islands and has not ceased to be so resident since being granted leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom; and e is ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom on the course start date. 4 In sub-paragraph (2) and sub-paragraph (3), “ leave application date ” means the date on which the person granted leave under the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme made an application for leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom. . Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs on 19th June 2025 Mark McLean A senior officer of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs