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201 records in 2004
Austria · National Council · 31 August 2004
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Terezija Stoisits, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Justiz betreffend Auslieferung von Asylwerbern/innen
Germany · German Bundestag · 6 August 2004
United States · United States Congress · 21 July 2004
Comprehensive Immigration Fairness Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to make permanently available the exception to the adjustment of status bar for beneficiaries of family petitions or labor certification applications. Adds grounds for discretionary waiver of inadmissibility. Authorizes K nonimmigrant status for specified family members of lawful permanent residents (LPRs) and additional family members of U.S. citizens who are awaiting immigrant visas. Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to disregard as aggravated felonies (with immigration consequences) certain criminal convictions. Provides that a person who is a child on the last day of the 90-day period after a pending application for INA benefits is filed shall be considered to be a child for all purposes related to such application. Clarifies that the term "child" includes children for whom adoption proceedings were initiated prior to specified ages. Authorizes the Secretary to waive certain bars to admission. Establishes a program for earned access to legalization. Authorizes the adjustment of status of certain undocumented children. Amends the registry provision. Expands the list of unfair immigration-related employment practices. Requires petitioners for nonimmigrant workers to file affidavits describing efforts to recruit U.S. citizens or LPRs. Doubles the numerical cap on worldwide diversity immigrant visas. Provides for adjustment of status of certain Haitian nationals. Eliminates mandatory detention in asylum seekers' expedited removal proceedings. Amends the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 1998 to remove document fraud as a ground of inadmissibility and to address child-related determinations. Provides for adjustment of status of certain Liberian nationals. Modifies requirements applicable to asylum and refugee proceedings. Authorizes adjustment of status for certain recipients of temporary protected status. Repeals a provision in the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 that bars Federal, State, and local governments from preventing the communication of immigration status information to the Department of Homeland Security. Repeals a provision of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 concerning verification of eligibility for Federal public benefits. Eliminates statutory authority permitting State personnel to carry out immigration officer functions.
European Union · European Commission · 15 July 2004
United Kingdom · House of Lords · 14 July 2004
United States · United States Congress · 13 July 2004
Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2005 - Makes appropriations for FY 2005 for: (1) the Export-Import Bank of the United States; (2) the Overseas Private Investment Corporation; (3) the Trade and Development Agency; (4) expenses of the President in carrying out certain programs under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961; (5) U.S. Agency for International Development; (6) various bilateral economic assistance programs for foreign developing countries; (7) expenses for the Millenium Challenge Corporation; (8) the Inter-American Foundation, the African Development Foundation, and the Peace Corps; (9) global HIV/AIDS initiative; (10) international narcotics control and law enforcement and the Andean Counterdrug Initiative; (11) migration and refugee assistance; (12) nonproliferation, anti-terrorism, demining and related programs; (13) Department of the Treasury for international affairs technical assistance and debt restructuring; (14) certain U.S. military assistance programs for foreign countries; (15) U.S. contributions to certain international financial institutions; and (16) international programs and organizations. Sets forth certain limits and prohibitions on the use of appropriations for specified activities.
Austria · National Council · 12 July 2004
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Terezija Stoisits, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend Lage der Asylwerber/innen nach dem neuen Asylgesetz
Austria · National Council · 9 July 2004
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Walter Posch, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend Situation in den Erstaufnahmestellen <i>(für das asylrechtliche Verfahren in)</i> Traiskirchen und Thalham
Austria · National Council · 9 July 2004
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dipl.-Ing. Maximilian Hofmann, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend Erstaufnahmezentrum Thalham <i>(für asylrechtliche Verfahren)</i>
Austria · National Council · 9 July 2004
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Barbara Rosenkranz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend Umsetzung des Dublin-II-Abkommens <i>(betreffend Asylanträge)</i>
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2004
57 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of applications for asylum received during 2002, 2003 and to date in 2004; the number of applications upheld by the Refugee Appeals Commission; the number of appeals submitted to the Refugee Appeals Tribunal and the number of such appeals upheld; the number of applications for leave to remain and the number of such applications granted; and the number of deportation orders made and the number of such deportations carried out. [20703/04]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2004
48 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the significant reduction in the number of applications for political asylum over the past year; the projected number of applications for 2004, based on applications received to date; and if he plans a review of policy in view of the steady decline. [20715/04]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2004
15 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will reconsider the policy of placing pregnant asylum seekers together, in view of the outbreak of chickenpox at a centre (details supplied) in Dublin. [20812/04]
United States · United States Congress · 8 July 2004
SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act - Amends the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to provide a two-year extension of supplemental security income (SSI) from FY 2005 through 2007 for qualified aliens (including asylees and certain Cuban and Haitian entrants).
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2004
290 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 182 of 3 June 2004 if he will now consider the appeal of a person (details supplied) to remain here with their family; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20646/04]
Austria · National Council · 6 July 2004
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Walter Posch, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend Einflussnahme auf die Arbeit des UBAS <i>(Unabhängigen Bundesasylsenats)</i>
United Kingdom · House of Lords · 6 July 2004
United Kingdom · House of Lords · 6 July 2004
United Kingdom · House of Lords · 6 July 2004
United Kingdom · House of Lords · 6 July 2004
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2004
428 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will expedite that decision. [20499/04]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2004
413 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on an application by a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny who is seeking asylum seeker status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20105/04]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2004
355 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford who has resided here for more than two years. [19025/04]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2004
354 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford who has resided here for four years. [19024/04]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2004
353 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a person (details supplied) in County Louth will be granted a green card in view of the fact that he meets all criteria to hold such a card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19023/04]
United Kingdom · House of Lords · 28 June 2004
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2004
139 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to an application for refugee status from a person (details supplied); when this will be granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18905/04]
United States · United States Congress · 23 June 2004
Iraqi Women and Children's Liberation Act of 2004 - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States should ensure that women and children in Iraq benefit from the liberation of Iraq; (2) women of all ethnic groups in Iraq should be included in the economic and political reconstruction of Iraq; and (3) the Government of Iraq should adhere to internationally accepted standards on human rights and rights of women and children. Authorizes the President to provide assistance for: (1) education and health care for Iraqi women and children living in Iraq or living as refugees in other countries; and (2) enhancement of political participation, economic empowerment, civil society, and personal security of women in Iraq. Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should ensure that such assistance is: (1) provided in a manner that protects and promotes the human rights of all people in Iraq, utilizing indigenous institutions and nongovernmental organizations, especially women's organizations; and (2) conditioned on the government of Iraq making continued progress toward internationally accepted standards of human rights and the rights of women.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2004
291 Mr. Andrews asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the savings expected on foot of the decisions not to award child benefit to incoming asylum seekers as and from 1 May 2004. [18264/04]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2004
231 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the percentage of money that went into the reception, integration and repatriation for refugees and asylum seekers in the first two rounds of funding from the reception and integration agency in distributing the European Refugee Fund. [18290/04]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2004
230 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the percentage of money that went to non-governmental organisations, statutory services and ethnic minority-led organisations in the first two rounds of funding from the reception and integration agency in distributing the European Refugee Fund. [18289/04]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2004
32 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Health and Children if he is satisfied with the co-ordination of the asylum seekers’ health screening programme; his views on whether it is being carried out in an effective manner and patients receive follow-up treatment. [18411/04]
United States · United States Congress · 18 June 2004
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States should: (1) intensify efforts to help Kosovo achieve the "Standards", as set out by the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General in Kosovo and as further elaborated in the UNMIK (the United Nations Interim Administration in Kosovo), to bring about a stable, multiethnic, and democratic society in Kosovo; (2) further encourage Kosovo to become a factor for stability in the region by having good relations with its neighbors, and in particular, by engaging in dialogue with Belgrade; (3) encourage Belgrade to support the standards implementation process in Kosovo; (4) enhance efforts to provide support to KFOR (the North Atlantic Treaty Organization-led international security force in Kosovo), and to call upon the PISG (Provisional Institutions of Self-Government of Kosovo) to ensure the security and freedom of movement for all the people of Kosovo, and the return of refugees and internally displaced persons; (5) urge all people in Kosovo to reject ethnic violence; (6) promote steps to develop the Kosovo economy through strengthened cooperation with the South Central Europe region and Euro-Atlantic institutions; and (7) call upon the leaders of the PISG, and upon the leaders of all political parties and communities of Kosovo to enhance their cooperation with UNMIK, KFOR, and the international community.
United States · United States Congress · 18 June 2004
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005 - Appropriates funds for FY 2005 for the Department of Defense (DOD) for: (1) military personnel; (2) operation and maintenance (including for the Overseas Contingency Operations Transfer Account, the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, environmental restoration, overseas humanitarian, disaster, and civic aid, and former Soviet Union threat reduction); (3) procurement (including for shipbuilding and conversion, and purchases under the Defense Production Act of 1950); (4) research, development, test and evaluation; (5) revolving and management funds; (6) the Defense Health Program; (7) chemical agents and munitions destruction; (8) drug interdiction and counter-drug activities; (9) the Office of the Inspector General; (10) the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System Fund; (11) the Intelligence Community Management Account; and (12) the National Security Education Trust Fund. Specifies authorized, restricted, and prohibited uses of appropriated funds. Rescinds specified funds from various accounts under prior defense appropriations Acts. Reduces by specified amounts the total amount appropriated in this Act to: (1) reflect savings attributable to efficiencies and management improvements in the funding of miscellaneous or other contracts in military departments; (2) reduce cost growth in information technology development and modernization; (3) reflect cash balance and rate stabilization adjustments in DOD Working Capital Funds and the DOD Transportation Working Capital Fund; (4) reflect savings from revised economic assumptions; (5) reflect savings attributable to the offsetting of payments to contractors for the collection of unpaid taxes owed to the United States; and (6) reduce amounts budgeted in anticipation of the application of non-statutory funding set-asides. Appropriates additional funds, to be designated for overseas contingency operations, for DOD for: (1) military personnel; (2) operation and maintenance; (3) the Iraq Freedom Fund; (4) procurement (including National Guard and reserve equipment); (5) revolving and management funds; and (6) the Defense Health Program. Appropriates additional funds, with the same designation, for the Department of State for diplomatic and consular programs, embassy security, international disaster and famine assistance, and migration and refugee assistance. Authorizes the use of DOD funds for specified activities in Iraq and Afghanistan, including supporting U.S. military and security forces, combating terrorism, and providing humanitarian and reconstruction assistance. Reaffirms U.S. policy against the torture of prisoners of war and detainees.
Austria · National Council · 17 June 2004
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Petra Bayr, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend die mutmaßlich steigende Anzahl der durch Menschenhandel und Verschleppungen nach Österreich gekommenen Personen
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2004
144 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a person, details supplied, in County Louth will be granted permission to remain here. [18159/04]
Austria · National Council · 16 June 2004
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Walter Posch, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend Arbeit der Rechtsberater im Asylbereich <i>(arbeitsrechtliche Stellung)</i>
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 June 2004
523 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application to stay here in the name of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17632/04]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 June 2004
522 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if an appeal to stay here on humanitarian grounds will be expedited in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [17631/04]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 June 2004
521 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the appropriate identification documents will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if this person will be permitted to stay here; the status of their application; and the timeframe for dealing with their application. [17625/04]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 June 2004
491 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application for humanitarian status for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8. [17360/04]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 June 2004
89 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason her Department has decided to scale back social welfare benefits for non-residents; her views on whether this will adversely affect children of new asylum seekers who will not have sufficient money to purchase clothing and for other day-to-day expenses; her further views on whether this may result in children of asylum seekers becoming destitute; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17714/04]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 June 2004
83 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the arrangements that have been made to accommodate asylum-seeking families from the new EU states who may have lost the entitlement to stay in State-run accommodation following the accession of the new member states; the number of these persons who do not qualify for rent allowance due to the fact that they do not satisfy the habitual residence requirement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17712/04]
United States · United States Congress · 15 June 2004
Iraqi Women and Children's Liberation Act of 2004 - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States should ensure that women and children in Iraq benefit from the liberation of Iraq; (2) women of all ethnic groups in Iraq should be included in the economic and political reconstruction of Iraq; and (3) the Government of Iraq should adhere to internationally accepted standards on human rights and rights of women and children. Authorizes the President to provide assistance for: (1) education and health care for Iraqi women and children living in Iraq or living as refugees in other countries; and (2) enhancement of political participation, economic empowerment, civil society, and personal security of women in Iraq. Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should ensure that such assistance is: (1) provided in a manner that protects and promotes the human rights of all people in Iraq, utilizing indigenous institutions and nongovernmental organizations, especially women's organizations; and (2) conditioned on the government of Iraq making continued progress toward internationally accepted standards of human rights and the rights of women.
Austria · Federal Council · 9 June 2004
Mündliche Anfrage des Bundesrates Johann Höfinger (ÖVP) an den Bundesminister für Inneres Dr. Ernst Strasser betreffend Änderungen im Bereich der Bundesbetreuung im Zusammenhang mit der Umsetzung der Art. 15 a-B-VG-Vereinbarung über die Grundversorgung
Austria · Federal Council · 9 June 2004
Mündliche Anfrage des Bundesrates Mag. Bernhard Baier (ÖVP) an den Bundesminister für Inneres Dr. Ernst Strasser betreffend Auswirkungen des neuen Asylrechts
United Kingdom · House of Lords · 7 June 2004
United Kingdom · House of Lords · 7 June 2004
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 June 2004
177 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if an application will be expedited for family reunification in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and the timeframe in this process. [17126/04]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 June 2004
152 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application to his Department in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and the timeframe for a decision in the case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16996/04]