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Austria · National Council · 4 July 2007
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Barbara Rosenkranz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend Raubüberfall auf eine Mc-Donalds-Filiale <i>(in Eugendorf, Salzburg)</i> von einem mazedonischen Asylwerber und Komplizen
Austria · National Council · 4 July 2007
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Barbara Rosenkranz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend Diebstähle einer <i>(russischen)</i> Asylwerberin mit Tochter <i>(in Graz)</i>
Austria · National Council · 4 July 2007
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Barbara Rosenkranz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend Messerattacke in der "Innsbrucker Nordafrikanerszene"
Austria · National Council · 4 July 2007
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Barbara Rosenkranz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend Messerattentat zweier Asylwerber <i>(aus Afghanistan)</i> in Linz
Austria · National Council · 4 July 2007
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Barbara Rosenkranz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend Verstoß gegen Alkoholverbot <i>(im Asylheim in Ampflwang)</i> und Beschädigung eines Rettungswagens
Austria · National Council · 4 July 2007
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Barbara Rosenkranz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend Serieneinbrüche eines russischen Asylwerbers in Oberösterreich
Austria · National Council · 4 July 2007
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Barbara Rosenkranz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend Schleppertätigkeiten von Asylwerbern aus der Mongolei
Austria · National Council · 4 July 2007
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Barbara Rosenkranz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend Diebstähle eines Asylwerbers in Lokalen <i>(der Shopping City Süd, Vösendorf)</i>
Austria · National Council · 4 July 2007
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Barbara Rosenkranz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend Aufenthalt eines wegen eines Drogendeliktes vorbestraften <i>(nigerianischen)</i> Asylwerbers
Austria · National Council · 4 July 2007
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Barbara Rosenkranz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend <i>(Diebstahl und Betrugsverdacht)</i> russischer Asylwerber <i>(in Mondsee)</i>
Austria · National Council · 4 July 2007
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Barbara Rosenkranz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend Tätigkeit von über 900 Asylwerbern als Drogendealer im Jahr 2006
Austria · National Council · 4 July 2007
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Barbara Rosenkranz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend Einbruchsdiebstähle von fünf Asylwerbern <i>(in Oberösterreich)</i>
France · Senate · 4 July 2007
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2007
537 Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of asylum seekers that have gone missing annually here since 1998 according to age and gender; the resources being employed to find said asylum seekers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18973/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2007
536 Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of asylum seekers who are living outside of the direct provision system; the assistance that has been made available to said asylum seekers; the number of children asylum seekers living outside of direct provision; the way these children are being aided by the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18972/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2007
530 Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if female interpreters are employed to deal with asylum seekers during the process of applying for asylum; if counsellors are on hand to deal with asylum seekers who have gone through traumatic events during the asylum application process; if interpreters have been given training in dealing with asylum seekers who may have been subject to gender specific violence or torture; the guidelines in place for dealing with those subjected to gender specific violence or torture during the asylum process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18966/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2007
538 Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of accommodation centres which deal with asylum seekers under the direct provision system that have stopped dealing with the system since its introduction; if he has ever had to stop dealing with an accommodation centre; if so, the reason for same; the guidelines in place to deal with such accommodation centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18974/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2007
535 Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of people currently in the direct provision system; the centres involved in the direct provision system; the breakdown of this figure according to centre and according to age and gender; the annual figures on asylum seekers within direct provision since its introduction according to age and gender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18971/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2007
534 Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the research that was conducted prior to the introduction of the direct provision system for housing asylum seekers; if policies in other countries were examined; if research was done as to the effect of direct provision on women and children specifically; if research has been done on direct provision since its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18970/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2007
533 Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if female asylum seekers within the direct provision system are allowed to wear religious clothing; the regulations that govern this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18969/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2007
532 Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if female asylum seekers searched on their arrival to Ireland; if female asylum seekers can be searched while they are in the direct provision system; if such searches are limited to being conducted by female staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18968/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2007
531 Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the guidelines in place for dealing with those subjected to gender specific violence or torture who are in the direct provision system; if counselling and interpreters are available to all asylum seekers, both adults and children, within the direct provision system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18967/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2007
529 Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there is a level of female staff which must be met by each accommodation centre dealing with asylum seekers under the direct provision system; if staff in centres must be trained to deal with children; if staff have to undergo gender relations training before they can work within accommodation centres dealing with asylum seekers under the direct provision system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18965/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2007
507 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will assist a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will ensure that all Gardaí act in a professional manner. [18583/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2007
482 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of members of the Refugee Appeals Tribunal; the remuneration in respect of each; the average number of cases dealt with by each in any given year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18406/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2007
233 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in regard to the application for asylum or residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; if the circumstances surrounding such references have been fully investigated in the context of their appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18322/07]
Austria · National Council · 27 June 2007
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Josef Broukal, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend generelle Anweisungen zu Vollziehungen des Asylgesetzes, des Fremdenpolizeigesetzes sowie des Niederlassungs- und Aufenthaltsgesetzes - Handbuch zum Niederlassungs- und Aufenthaltsgesetz im Besonderen
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2007
339 Deputy Tony Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on the status of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7 who is married to an Irish citizen. [17974/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2007
333 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review the case of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick who has been here for over six years, is highly qualified and was given refugee status in 2002 but has been refused a naturalisation certificate due to a minor incident that occurred more than six years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17836/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2007
329 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will reconsider the application to remain in the State on humanitarian grounds of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17826/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2007
328 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made regarding the application to remain in the State on humanitarian grounds of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17825/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2007
708 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17406/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2007
707 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 20; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17405/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2007
706 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in respect of residency and naturalisation status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17404/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2007
704 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17402/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2007
703 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17401/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2007
700 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in respect of residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17398/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2007
698 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in regard to an application for residency status in the case of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17396/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2007
699 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a passport will be returned in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17397/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2007
697 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17395/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2007
694 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the review of application for family reunification will be completed in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17392/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2007
678 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 137 of 29 March 2007 when an application for a person (details supplied) in County Clare will be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17018/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2007
633 Deputy Pat Carey asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if an application for family reunification has been decided upon in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 who has refugee status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16525/07]
Austria · Federal Council · 21 June 2007
Mündliche Anfrage des Bundesrates Peter Florianschütz (SPÖ) an den Bundesminister für Inneres Günther Platter betreffend noch nicht erledigte Asylanträge
Austria · Federal Council · 21 June 2007
Mündliche Anfrage der Bundesrätin Monika Mühlwerth (OF) an den Bundesminister für Inneres Günther Platter betreffend vorbestrafte Asylwerber mit offenem Asylverfahren
Austria · National Council · 20 June 2007
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Barbara Rosenkranz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend neues Asylverfahren für einen vorbestraften georgischen Asylwerber
United States · United States House of Representatives · 20 June 2007
Austria · National Council · 19 June 2007
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Barbara Rosenkranz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend die im Rahmen des Stradivari-Falles festgenommenen vorbestraften georgischen Asylwerber
United States · United States Congress · 19 June 2007
Refugee Crisis in Iraq Act - Directs the Secretary of State (Secretary) to establish processing facilities in Iraq and in countries in the region for eligible Iraqis to apply and interview for U.S. admission as refugees or as special immigrants. Includes among refugees of special humanitarian concern: (1) Iraqis who were employed by, or worked for or directly with the U.S. government in Iraq; (2) Iraqis who were employed in Iraq by a U.S.-based media or nongovernmental organization or an organization that has received a grant from, or entered into a cooperative agreement or contract with the U.S. government; (3) spouses, children, sons, daughters, siblings, and parents of Iraqis who worked for the U.S. government or who are special immigrants; and (4) Iraqis who are members of a religious or minority community and have close family members in the United States. Authorizes the Secretary to identify other priority groups in Iraq. Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide special immigrant status to an otherwise admissible Iraqi national (and spouse and children) who was employed by, or worked for or directly with the U.S. government in Iraq for at least one year in or after 2003. Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish in the U.S. embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, a Minister Counselor for Iraqi Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons; and (2) designate in the U.S. embassies in Cairo, Egypt; Amman, Jordan; Damascus, Syria; and Beirut, Lebanon a Minister Counselor to oversee U.S. resettlement of persons considered refugees of special humanitarian concern. Directs the Secretary, with respect to each country with a significant population of displaced Iraqis, including Iraq, Jordan, Egypt, Syria, Turkey, and Lebanon, to: (1) consult with other countries regarding resettlement of the most vulnerable members of such refugee populations; and (2) develop mechanisms in and provide assistance to countries with a significant population of displaced Iraqis to ensure their well-being and safety in their host environments. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit a qualifying Iraqi applicant for asylum or withholding of removal whose claim was denied on the basis of changed country conditions to file for reopening of his or her claim.
United States · United States Congress · 18 June 2007
Establishes specified benchmarks which must be met before the guest worker and legalization programs under this Act may be initiated respecting: (1) operational control of the the border with Mexico; (2) Border Patrol increases; (3) border barriers, including vehicle barriers, fencing, radar, and aerial vehicles; (4) detention capacity for illegal aliens apprehended crossing the U.S.-Mexico border; (5) workplace enforcement, including an electronic employment verification system; and (6) Z-visa (as established by this Act) alien processing. Establishes in the Treasury the Immigration Security Account to assist the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in meeting benchmark requirements. Sets forth border security and enforcement provisions, including provisions respecting: (1) personnel and asset increases and enhancements, including Shadow Wolves units; (2) a National Strategy for Border Security and a National Land Border Security Plan; (3) border security initiatives, including biometric data enhancements, document integrity, and additional ports of entry; (4) a biometric entry-exit system; (5) cooperation with Mexico; (6) forfeiture of conveyances; (7) border security on federal lands; (8) a border relief grant program for a tribal, state, or local law enforcement agency in a border-proximate or high-impact area county; and (9) increased federal detention space. Northern Border Prosecution Initiative Reimbursement Act - Directs the Attorney General to carry out the Northern Border Prosecution Initiative to reimburse northern border entities for costs incurred for handling case dispositions of criminal cases that are federally initiated but federally declined-referred. Secure and Safe Detention and Asylum Act - Sets forth detention procedures and standards. Establishes: (1) an Office of Detention Oversight; and (2) a detention alternatives program. Sets forth interior enforcement provisions, including provisions respecting: (1) additional immigration personnel; (2) detention and removal; (3) alien sex offenders and protection of immigrants from convicted sex offenders; (4) alien street gang members; (5) illegal entry and reentry; (6) passport and immigration fraud; (7) criminal aliens, including continuation of the Institutional Removal Program (IRP); (8) voluntary departure; (9) detention and alternatives; (10) criminal penalties; (11) alien smuggling; (12) tribal lands security; (13) state and local enforcement of immigration laws; (14) expedited removal; and (15) the Justice Prisoner and Alien Transfer System. Makes it unlawful to knowingly hire, recruit, or refer for a fee an unauthorized alien. Sets forth employment eligibility verification system provisions. Provides for: (1) disclosure of certain taxpayer identity information to DHS; (2) establishment of the state records improvement grant program which may be used to help states comply with REAL ID requirements; and (3) establishment of the voluntary advanced verification program to verify employee identity. Sets forth Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) immigration-related enforcement provisions. Establishes a temporary Y-visa program for non-seasonal (Y-1) and seasonal workers (Y-2) (which replaces the H-2B category). Provides for: (1) a two-year Y-1 admission with two additional two-year extensions (must be outside the United States for 12 months after working in the United States for two years), and a 10-month Y-2 admission; (2) issuance of Y-3 nonimmigrant visas for accompanying or following spouse and children; (3) three-year Y-1 commuter workers; (4) establishment in the Treasury of a State Impact Assistance Account and a state impact assistance grant program; (5) U.S. worker protection; (6) employer requirements; (7) specified annual admissions caps; and (8) bilateral agreements with countries of Y-visa nonimmigrants as a condition of making such visas available. Establishes the Standing Commission on Immigration and Labor Markets. Requires the Department of Labor to establish a publicly available electronic job registry link to state job registries. Replaces the seasonal agricultural nonimmigrant temporary worker (H-2A visa) labor certification requirement with a labor condition application filing. Revises work condition provisions. Establishes the Commission on Agricultural Wage Standards. Provides for a 10-month period of admission with a dairy worker exception. Revises student visa provisions respecting: (1) off campus work; (2) distance learning; (3) dual intent; and (4) graduate students in mathematics, engineering, natural sciences, or information technology. Revises H-1B visa (specialty occupation) provisions, including: (1) annual admissions cap increases; (2) employer requirements; (3) degree requirements; (4) merit-based extension of stay; and (5) government requirements. Revises L-visa (intracompany transfer) provisions, including limitations on start-up company petition approvals. Provides L-visa and H-1B visa whistleblower protections. Makes the Conrad J-1 visa (foreign physicians in medically underserved areas) waiver program permanent. Increases family-sponsored immigrant visas until backlogs are adjudicated. Establishes a merit-based immigrant evaluation system. Redefines "immediate relative." Eliminates specified family categories. Creates a new: (1) preference category for parents of U.S. citizens who are at least 21 years old; and (2) hardship category for persons who would have met eliminated categories. Eliminates the diversity visa program. Creates a new special visitor visa for parents of U.S. citizens and for spouses and minor children of Y-1 visa holders. Increases per-country-limits for family-based and employment-based immigrants. Establishes a nonimmigrant Z-visa category for illegal aliens who have been continuously physically present in the United States since January 1, 2007, and are: (1) employed and seek to continue working or studying (Z-1); (2) spouses, ex-spouses who were victims of domestic abuse, and parents over 65 years old of such workers (Z-2); or (3) children under 18 years old on the date of application who are the natural born or legally adopted child of the working Z-visa holder (Z-3). Prohibits nonimmigrant status adjustment. Permits permanent resident status adjustment under a specified earned adjustment process, including: (1) a probationary period; (2) filing at a U.S. consulate abroad; and (3) payment of penalty. Sets forth provisions respecting: (1) ineligibility; (2) fees and penalties; (3) security and law enforcement checks; (4) tax liability; (5) four-year admission and four-year extensions; (6) benefits termination; (7) employment; (8) administrative and judicial review; and (9) information disclosure. Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2007 or DREAM Act of 2007 - Authorizes adjustment to permanent resident status for certain Z-visa long-term U.S. residents who entered the United States before reaching 16 years old. Exempts Z-visa aliens from the provision denying an unlawful alien's eligibility for higher education benefits based on state residence unless a U.S. national is similarly eligible without regard to such state residence. Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007, or AgJOBS Act of 2007 - Establishes a nonimmigrant Z-A visa category for agricultural workers and their dependents who have performed qualifying periods of agricultural work in the United States during the two-year period ending December 31, 2006. Permits permanent resident status adjustment under a specified earned adjustment process, including: (1) a probationary period; (2) filing at a U.S. consulate abroad; and (3) payment of penalty. Sets forth provisions respecting: (1) admissibility; (2) security and background checks; (3) application requirements; (4) Z-visa caps; (5) five-year ineligibility for certain federal benefits; (6) visa termination; and (7) fines and penalties. Establishes in the Treasury the Agricultural Worker Immigration Status Adjustment Account. Provides that fingerprints provided by a qualifying individual at the time of military enlistment shall satisfy naturalization fingerprint requirements. S.I. Hayakawa National Language Amendment Act of 2007 - Makes English the national language of the U.S. government. Directs the U.S. government to preserve and enhance the role of English as the U.S. national language. Renames the Office of Citizenship as the Office of Citizenship and Integration. Directs the Office to provide grants to states and municipalities for creation of New Americans Integration Councils. Establishes the Presidential Award for Business Leadership in Promoting American Citizenship. Directs: (1) the Secretary of Education to develop an electronic English learning program; (2) the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish an American competitiveness scholarship program; and (3) the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study of the immigration appeals appellate process. Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act of 2007 - Addresses the care and custody of unaccompanied alien children with no lawful immigration status and no parent or legal guardian in the United States who is available to provide care and physical custody. Directs immigration officers who find such children at U.S. land borders or ports of entry to permit them to withdraw their applications for admission and return to their country of nationality or last habitual residence. Gives the Office of Refugee Resettlement jurisdiction over the care and custody of all unaccompanied alien children with specified exceptions. Requires federal departments or agencies to transfer such children in their custody to the Office. Specifies the order of preference for placing released children, including custody rights of parents and legal guardians. Requires the Office to protect such children from smugglers and traffickers. Prohibits the placement of such children in adult detention facilities or in facilities housing delinquent children unless they exhibit violent or criminal behavior. Expresses the sense of Congress that children should not be repatriated into threatening settings. Requires the Executive Office for Immigration Review to implement model guidelines for the legal representation of alien children in immigration proceedings. Revise special immigrant juvenile visa provisions. Requires such children apprehended by DHS, except those subject to contiguous country rules, to be placed in removal proceedings. Exempts such children from certain bars to asylum. Makes the Office responsible for: (1) placement suitability assessments; and (2) ensuring that minimum standards of care are met for residential alternatives to detention. Wartime Treatment Study Act - Establishes: (1) the Commission on Wartime Treatment of European Americans; and (2) the Commission on Wartime Treatment of Jewish Refugees.