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New Visa System Proposed, Public Opinions Being Solicited (May 20, 2013) by Laney Zhang

On May 3, 2013, China's State Council published the Regulations on the ...

Topic: Immigration
Jurisdiction: China

Government Plans to Crack Down on Returning Foreign Convicts (March 11, 2013) by Wendy Zeldin

The Norwegian government is reforming two aspects of immigration policy related to foreign convicts in the country. As reported on February ...

Topic: Immigration
Jurisdiction: Norway

New Rules Proposed to Improve Border Control and Facilitate Entry of Frequent Travelers (March 11, 2013) by Theresa Papademetriou

On February 28, 2013, the European Commission put forward two proposals to introduce two major innovations in the European Union's border ...

Topic: Immigration
Jurisdiction: European Union

Proposed Law to Give Relief to Alien Victims of Domestic Violence (February 12, 2013) by Wendy Zeldin

Denmark's Ministry of Justice has recently proposed an amendment to the Danish Aliens ...

Topic: Immigration
Jurisdiction: Denmark

Migration Board Proposes Plan to Attract Foreign Students (December 03, 2012) by Constance Johnson

The Swedish Migration Board has issued a report recommending a new visa plan designed to attract foreign students to universities in ...

Topic: Immigration
Jurisdiction: Sweden

Plan in Place to Revise Immigration Law (September 11, 2012) by Constance Johnson

The Government of Sri Lanka is planning to revise the country's 2006 immigration law, with the goal of curtailing illegal smuggling ...

Topic: Immigration
Jurisdiction: Sri Lanka

Proposal on Making Biometric Data Mandatory for Residency Permit Applications (March 16, 2012) by Wendy Zeldin

The Dutch Minister for Immigration, Integration and Asylum Policy, Gerd Leers, recently submitted a bill on the use of biometrics in ...

Topic: Immigration
Jurisdiction: Netherlands

Sanctions Result in Review of Immigration Policy (March 05, 2012) by Constance Johnson

On February 23, 2012, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) sanctioned Italy for its policy of sending to Libya African ...

Topic: Immigration
Jurisdiction: European Court of Human Rights / Italy

Proposed New Immigration Act (March 01, 2012) by Constance Johnson

On February 16, 2012, Canada's Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister, Jason Kenney, introduced a new draft law designed to protect the ...

Topic: Immigration
Jurisdiction: Canada

Dispute over Policy on Influx of Mothers from China Giving Birth in Hong Kong (February 16, 2012) by Constance Johnson

Leaders in Hong Kong have disagreed recently on how to handle the problem of expectant women from mainland China entering the ...

Topic: Immigration
Jurisdiction: Hong Kong

New Immigration Policy Needed (January 20, 2012) by Eduardo Soares

During a meeting on January 13, 2012, in Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian Minister of Defense, Celso Amorim, stated that Brazil ...

Topic: Immigration
Jurisdiction: Brazil

Implementation of New Immigration Law Delayed (October 24, 2011) by Constance Johnson

Indonesia adopted a new law on immigration on April 7, 2011, replacing a 1992 statute. (Undang-undang Republik Indonesia Nomor 6 ...

Topic: Immigration
Jurisdiction: Indonesia

null (October 19, 2011) by Edith Palmer

In a June 2011 decision, the Swedish Parliamentary Ombudsman sharply criticized the Stockholm Police Department for deporting 26 "beggars" of Romani ...

Topic: Immigration
Jurisdiction: Sweden

Establishment of Immigration Appeals Tribunal (August 17, 2011) by Ruth Levush

On August 3, 2011, the Knesset (Israel's Parliament) passed the Entry Into Israel Law (Amendment No. 22), 5771-2011. The objective of ...

Topic: Immigration
Jurisdiction: Israel

Temporary Limitation of Free Movement of Romanian Workers (August 17, 2011) by Theresa Papademetriou

On August 11, 2011, the European Commission allowed Spain to temporarily restrict the access of Romanian workers to its labor market. ...

Topic: Immigration
Jurisdiction: European Union / Spain

Government May Recover the Cost of Social Assistance to an Immigrant from the Immigrant's Sponsor (July 29, 2011) by Stephen Clarke

The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that if a new immigrant to Canada under the family class obtains government assistance, ...

Topic: Immigration
Jurisdiction: Canada

Law on Immigration, Integration and Nationality (July 01, 2011) by Nicole Atwill

France's Constitutional Council found Law 2011-672 of June 16, 2011, on Immigration, Integration and Nationality constitutional (with the exception of some ...

Topic: Immigration
Jurisdiction: France

Regulation of Employment Visas of Providers of Elder Care (June 06, 2011) by Ruth Levush

On May 16, 2011, the Knesset (Israel's Parliament) passed the Entry into Israel (Amendment No. 21), 5771-2011. The Amendment provides the ...

Topic: Immigration
Jurisdiction: Israel

Proposals Aimed at Services to Foreigners (April 13, 2011) by Constance Johnson

Denmark's welfare state is experiencing stress due to high costs, and the government is considering moving from the current tax-based welfare ...

Topic: Immigration
Jurisdiction: Denmark

Move Toward Providing Health Care, Education for Illegal Immigrants (March 14, 2011) by Constance Johnson

The Swedish government and the Green Party recently announced an agreement on a policy toward migrants. The plan would allow even ...

Topic: Immigration
Jurisdiction: Sweden

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Last updated: May 20, 2013