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451 records in 2017
Austria · National Council · 20 September 2017
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Barbara Rosenkranz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend Straftaten von Asylwerbern in Tulln
Austria · National Council · 20 September 2017
Antrag der Abgeordneten Otto Pendl, Werner Amon, MBA, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Niederlassungs- und Aufenthaltsgesetz, das Fremdenpolizeigesetz 2005, das Asylgesetz 2005, das BFA-Verfahrensgesetz, das Grundversorgungsgesetz - Bund 2005 und das Grenzkontrollgesetz geändert werden (Fremdenrechtsänderungsgesetz 2017 - FrÄG 2017)
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2017
322. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the arrangements that have been made in relation to the provision of alternative accommodation for the residents of a centre (details supplied) in view of the fact that approval has been given to change the centre into apartments; the consultation which has taken place between the management of the centre, the Reception and Integration Agency, RIA, and the residents; when the residents were informed of this decision; the timeline for the implementation of the plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39462/17]
European Union · European Commission · 15 September 2017
European Union · European Parliament · 14 September 2017
European Union · European Parliament · 14 September 2017
United States · United States Congress · 14 September 2017
Immigration in the National Interest Act of 2017 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to: eliminate the diversity visa program; replace the current employment visa system with a skills-based point system; revise the worldwide level of family-sponsored immigrants, including by eliminating certain family-based immigration preferences; establish a 50,000 annual limit for refugees given permanent resident status; create a nonimmigrant visa for parents of U.S. citizen children who are at least 21 years old; and establish a new visa for immigrants seeking to enter the United States to engage in a new commercial enterprise. The bill prohibits an alien from being be naturalized if his or her sponsor has not repaid the federal government for any means-tested public benefits received by the alien during the five-year period beginning on the date the alien was lawfully admitted for permanent residence.
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 14 September 2017
Verzoek uitbreiding spreektijd tijdens algemeen overleg JBZ-Raad (JBZ-onderwerpen op het terrein van asiel- en vreemdelingenbeleid)
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 13 September 2017
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 12 September 2017 to Question 7641, how many asylum cases had an initial decision made in the year prior to 30 June 2017 for applicants who gave a last address which was wit
European Union · European Parliament · 13 September 2017
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 12 September 2017
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United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 12 September 2017
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what aid the Government is providing for refugees arriving in Bangladesh from Myanmar.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 12 September 2017
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Answer of 3 April 2017 to Question 69586, when she plans to respond to the Home Affairs Select Committee report, Asylum accommodation, published on 17 January 2017.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 12 September 2017
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when she plans to introduce regulations under the Immigration Act 2016 relating to new support arrangements for individuals or families refused asylum.
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 12 September 2017
Motie van het lid Fritsma over nimmer verstrekken van verblijfsvergunningen aan voor een misdrijf veroordeelde asielzoekers
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 12 September 2017
Motie van het lid Fritsma over het uitzetten van asielzoekers na het uitzitten van hun straf
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 12 September 2017
Motie van het lid Hiddema over de veiligheid van de burger centraal stellen bij het al dan niet vervolgen van van misdrijf verdachte asielzoekers
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 11 September 2017
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether (1) the International Committee of the Red Cross, and (2) the Inter-Agency Standing Committee of the UN have been consulted about unaccompanied refugee children in Europe; if so, with what result; and if not, why no
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 11 September 2017
To ask Her Majesty's Government how they intend to respond to the letter from Joanne Liu, International President of Médecins Sans Frontières, that was sent to the Prime Minister on 6 September concerning the conditions faced by people detained in Libya.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 11 September 2017
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether, during his recent visit to Libya, the Foreign Secretary discussed reports that the Libyan Coastguard threatened and fired upon search and rescue vessels.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 11 September 2017
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether, during his recent visit to Libya, the Foreign Secretary visited detention centres for refugees; and what information they have collected about conditions in those centres.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 11 September 2017
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether, during his recent visit to Libya, the Foreign Secretary was made aware of the case of a 12-year-old boy from Mali who was picked up by the Libyan Coastguard following the death of his parents in the Mediterranean,
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 11 September 2017
To ask Her Majesty's Government how many children have been reunited with family members in the UK under Article 8.2 of the Dublin Regulation.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 11 September 2017
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether, during his recent visit to Libya, the Foreign Secretary addressed conditions inside Libyan detention centres; and what assessment they have made of criticisms by Médecins Sans Frontières regarding the impact of UK
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2017
651. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applications for asylum that are in the new single procedure application system under the International Protection Act 2015; the number of persons who have been processed within the six-month timeframe target; and the waiting times experienced by persons under the new system. [38333/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2017
643. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of refugees to date in 2017 that have arrived here under the relocation and resettlement programmes, in tabular form; if the target of accepting 4,000 refugees by the end of 2017 will be reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38324/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2017
599. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views regarding the measures advocated by the safe passage campaign (details supplied) which seeks to reunite separated refugee families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37569/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2017
579. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a letter to a person (details supplied) which states that they are seeking asylum here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37171/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2017
566. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the rationale behind the regime of direct provision of refugees here. [36936/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2017
555. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated cost of abolishing the system of direct provision allowing asylum seekers the right to work; and the estimated cost of providing them with full access to all social protection benefits, as necessary. [36837/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2017
548. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Syrian refugees resettled here in 2016 and to date in 2017; the anticipated number to be settled during the last quarter of 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38088/17]
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 September 2017
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many asylum claims have included reference to sexuality or gender identity in each year since 2011.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 7 September 2017
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many staff are employed in her Department to process asylum claims and clear the backlog of cases.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 7 September 2017
To ask Her Majesty's Government how many people claimed asylum in the UK on the grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity in the last 18 months; and of those that did, how many have been granted the right to remain in the UK.
United States · United States Congress · 7 September 2017
Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make an alien: (1) inadmissible if a consular officer, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), or the Department of Justice (DOJ) knows or has reason to believe that such person is or has been a member of a criminal gang or has participated in criminal gang activities; and (2) deportable if DHS or DOJ has such knowledge or reason to believe. A "criminal gang" is defined as an ongoing group, club, organization, or association of five or more persons (group): (1) one of the primary purposes of which is the commission of specified criminal offenses and the members of which engage, or have engaged within the past five years, in a continuing series of such offenses; or (2) that has been designated as a criminal gang by DHS. DHS may: (1) designate a group as a criminal gang based upon its conduct, and (2) revoke a designation for national security interests or if the group no longer conducts such criminal activities. Such designation shall be effective until revoked or judicially set aside. Congress may block or revoke a designation. A group may file a petition for revocation: (1) prior to designation, with DHS, and (2) after designation, with the U.S. Court of Appeals, DC Circuit. The bill: (1) provides for mandatory detention of alien gang members; and (2) makes alien gang members ineligible for asylum, temporary protected status, special immigrant juvenile status, and parole (unless such an alien is assisting the United States in a law enforcement matter).
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 6 September 2017
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many applications for British citizenship for people recognised as stateless the naturalisation or registration fee has been waived or reduced in the last five years; and of these how many were (a
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 6 September 2017
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, of applicants who were refused leave to remain as a stateless person since April 2013, how many were recognised as stateless persons but not considered eligible for leave to remain.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 6 September 2017
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many applications for leave to remain as a stateless person have been received each year from April 2013 to present; and how many such applications were (a) granted, (b) refused, (c) declared inva
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 6 September 2017
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make it her policy to record and publish data in relation to the number and outcome of applications received from stateless persons each year under paragraph 3, schedule 2 to the British N
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 6 September 2017
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make it her policy to include within published immigration statistics data relating to applications for leave to remain as a stateless person under Part 14 of the Immigration Rules.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 6 September 2017
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what estimate she has made of the number of Syrian refugees in Lebanon.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 6 September 2017
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what support her Department is providing to Syrian refugees in Lebanon.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 6 September 2017
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what assessment she has made of the effect of church-based initiatives in Lebanon in supporting Syrian refugees.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 6 September 2017
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many of the refugee family reunion visas granted on the basis of exceptional compelling compassionate circumstances outside the immigration rules were under 18, for each of the last five years.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 6 September 2017
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many refugee family reunion visas were granted to children, by country of origin, for each year for which records are available.
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 6 September 2017
Rapport 'De kwaliteit van de beschermde opvang voor alleenstaande minderjarige vreemdelingen - Hertoets'
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 5 September 2017
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what consideration has been given to decreasing delays in processing asylum support applications; and whether the Government has considered allowing people seeking sanctuary in the UK the right to wor
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 5 September 2017
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if her Department will consider the recommendations of the report by Christine Beddoe on separated and unaccompanied minors in Europe.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 5 September 2017
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking together with the French Government to reduce the level of unnecessary force used by the police in that country against child refugees and to ensure the protection of unaccomp
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 5 September 2017
To ask Her Majesty's Government how many refugee doctors are currently enrolled in active refugee doctor programmes in the UK, specifically (1) Reache North West (Salford), (2) Building Bridges (London), (3) WARD (Cardiff), (4) The Bridges Programme (Glas