Immigration

Mehrstaatigkeit im deutsch-israelischen Verhältnis

Germany · German Bundestag · 15 December 2016

Zahl in Deutschland lebender Israelis sowie in Israel lebender Deutscher, Besitz der doppelten Staatsbürgerschaft, Einbürgerungen seit dem Jahr 2000, Verlust der deutschen Staatsangehörigkeit, Position zur Einbürgerungspraxis beider Staaten, Hinnahme der Mehrstaatigkeit, Folgen für die bilaterale Mobilität, Einbürgerung von im Ausland lebender israelischer Staatsangehöriger<br /> (insgesamt 19 Einzelfragen mit zahlreichen Unterfragen)

Lage von jesidischen Flüchtlingen

Germany · German Bundestag · 15 December 2016

Anzahl, Unterbringung und Versorgung jesidischer Geflüchteter in griechischen Flüchtlingslagern, Umverteilungen bzw. Umverteilungszusagen nach Deutschland bis Dezember 2016, Schutzquote, Humanitäre Hilfe im Nordirak, Neuansiedlungen von jesidischen Frauen und Kindern in Deutschland, Staaten mit großer Zahl jesidischer Flüchtlinge, Antragstellung auf Familiennachzug, Einstufung der Verbrechen gegenüber Jesiden in Irak und Syrien als Genozid<br /> (insgesamt 18 Einzelfragen)

Migrationsbericht 2015

Germany · German Bundestag · 15 December 2016

Überblick über das Migrationsgeschehen, EU-Binnenmigration von Unionsbürgern, einzelne Zuwanderergruppen, Abwanderung aus Deutschland, Migration im europäischen Vergleich, illegale/irreguläre Migration, Personen mit Migrationshintergrund in Deutschland, demografische Entwicklung

Opinion of Advocate General Mengozzi delivered on 15 December 2016.#Furkan Tekdemir v Kreis Bergstraße.#Request for a preliminary ruling from the Verwaltungsgericht Darmstadt.#Reference for a preliminary ruling — Association Agreement between the European Union and Turkey — Decision No 1/80 — Article 13 — ‘Standstill’ clause — Right of residence of members of the family of a Turkish worker duly registered as belonging to the labour force of a Member State — Existence of an overriding reason in the public interest justifying new restrictions — Efficient management of migration flows — Requirement for nationals of third countries under 16 years old to hold a residence permit — Proportionality.#Case C-652/15.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 15 December 2016

Migrant Workers: Nurses

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 14 December 2016

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate her Department has made of the potential effect on immigration numbers of the demand for non-UK nurses in each of the next five years.

Immigration: Overseas Students

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 14 December 2016

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what representations she has received on changing her policy on the number of international students admitted annually to study in the UK; and if she will make a statement.

Immigration: EU Nationals

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 14 December 2016

To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many EU nationals in the United Kingdom have obtained the right to permanent residency; and how many applications for permanent residency are pending.

83. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of foreign nationals deported from this jurisdiction in the past six months; the number of such deportees who had worked for more than five years in this jurisdiction; if they stand to have income tax paid during their employment in this jurisdiction refunded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40417/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2016

83. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of foreign nationals deported from this jurisdiction in the past six months; the number of such deportees who had worked for more than five years in this jurisdiction; if they stand to have income tax paid during their employment in this jurisdiction refunded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40417/16]

82. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the examination of the residency status and possible revocation of decision to deport in the case of a person (details supplied), if the person reported as requested to immigration on a monthly basis and the length of time they have reported; if the person has previously come to the attention of the gardaí, in respect other than their residency entitlement; if the information the person provided in good faith to the authorities, was in fact utilised against their interests; if the person's case still stands to be reviewed despite having been deported already; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40416/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2016

82. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the examination of the residency status and possible revocation of decision to deport in the case of a person (details supplied), if the person reported as requested to immigration on a monthly basis and the length of time they have reported; if the person has previously come to the attention of the gardaí, in respect other than their residency entitlement; if the information the person provided in good faith to the authorities, was in fact utilised against their interests; if the person's case still stands to be reviewed despite having been deported already; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40416/16]

81. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will clarify a matter regarding residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); the current position in relation to this particular case; the reasons preventing this person from receiving a GNIB card, stamp 4 or stamp 5; the sequence of events leading to the person being prevented from receiving same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40399/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2016

81. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will clarify a matter regarding residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); the current position in relation to this particular case; the reasons preventing this person from receiving a GNIB card, stamp 4 or stamp 5; the sequence of events leading to the person being prevented from receiving same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40399/16]

Befristete Beschäftigungsverhältnisse beim Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge

Germany · German Bundestag · 14 December 2016

Entwicklung der Asylantragszahlen und Stand der Bearbeitung anhängiger Verfahren; Personalplanung des BAMF: Bedarf im Bereich Asylverfahren, befristete Beschäftigungsverhältnisse, Planungsstand betr. Verlängerung bzw. Nichtverlängerung der Arbeitsverträge, Gründe, Arbeitsgerichtsverfahren, Evaluierung der Arbeitsleistung der Mitarbeiter, Umfang der Personalkollekte aus Verwaltungen des Bundes, Weiterbetrieb der Entscheidungszentren, Einführung einer Personalreserve<br /> (insgesamt 11 Einzelfragen)

Zukunft des Optionszwangs im Staatsangehörigkeitsrecht nach dem Beschluss des CDU-Parteitags

Germany · German Bundestag · 14 December 2016

Position zur Abschaffung des Optionszwanges und diesbzgl. Effekte, Vorschlag der CDU zur Neuregelung der Optionspflicht, Umfang der Mehrstaatigkeit deutscher Staatsangehöriger, Erwerb der deutschen Staatsangehörigkeit durch Kinder ausländischer Eltern, Verlust der deutschen Staatsangehörigkeit aufgrund des Optionszwangs, Wegfall der Optionspflicht aufgrund des Zweiten Gesetzes zur Änderung des Staatsangehörigkeitsgesetzes, Gerichtsverfahren zu Optionsfällen, Öffentlichkeitsarbeit zu Neureglungen des Staatsangehörigkeitsgesetzes<br /> (insgesamt 19 Einzelfragen mit zahlreichen Unterfragen)

Ermittlung und strafrechtliche Verfolgung des sogenannten "Migrantenschmuggels" in der Europäischen Union

Germany · German Bundestag · 14 December 2016

Deutsche Beteiligung an Aktivitäten europäischer Institutionen im Bereich illegale Migration, Teilnahme an Expertentreffen zur Bekämpfung von Migrantenschmuggel, Kooperationen mit Libyen auf EU-Ebene, Zugang zum Projekt "Maritime Surveillance" (MARSUR), Schiffsunglück vor der ägyptischen Küste am 9. April 2016, Maßnahmen der &bdquo;Europäischen multidisziplinäre Plattform gegen kriminelle Bedrohungen&ldquo; (EMPACT), Ermittlungen der "Meldestelle für Internetinhalte", illegale Migration mittels Güterzügen nach Deutschland<br /> (insgesamt 19 Einzelfragen)

Motie van het lid Bontes over afspraken maken dat Europese schepen niet langer als veerdienst voor migranten opereren

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 14 December 2016

Motie van het lid Bontes over afspraken maken dat Europese schepen niet langer als veerdienst voor migranten opereren

COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE EUROPEAN COUNCIL AND THE COUNCIL Second Progress Report: First Deliverables on the Partnership Framework with third countries under the European Agenda on Migration

European Union · European Commission · 14 December 2016

NHS: Migrant Workers

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 13 December 2016

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assurances they intend to give to NHS employees who were born in other EU member states that they will be able to continue working in the NHS following the UK's withdrawal from the EU.

Migrant Camps: France

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 13 December 2016

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how much of the £3.6 million offered to the French government for support relating to migration she plans will fund (a) support facilities in migrant camps and (b) security presence within such camps.

NHS: Migrant Workers

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 13 December 2016

To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many NHS employees were born in other EU member states.

Immigration: Appeals

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 13 December 2016

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she is taking to reduce delays in securing dates for First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum) hearings.

Immigration Bail

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 13 December 2016

To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they intend to bring into force paragraph 11 of Schedule 10 to the Immigration Act 2016 regarding bail hearings for individuals in immigration detention.

Immigration: EU Nationals

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 13 December 2016

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assurances they intend to give to UK citizens' spouses and civil partners who were born in another EU member state that they will be able to remain in the UK indefinitely.

131. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will report on the recruitment of immigration officers for the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service for Dublin Airport; the number of officers to be recruited; when she expects the recruitment process to be completed; and when she expects newly recruited staff to commence employment. [39985/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2016

131. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will report on the recruitment of immigration officers for the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service for Dublin Airport; the number of officers to be recruited; when she expects the recruitment process to be completed; and when she expects newly recruited staff to commence employment. [39985/16]

Kultur baut Brücken - Der Beitrag von Kulturpolitik zur Integration

Germany · German Bundestag · 13 December 2016

Interkulturelle Öffnung von Kultureinrichtungen und -angeboten, Stärkung ehrenamtlicher Strukturen, Teilhabe von Flüchtlingskindern und Jugendlichen mit Migrationshintergrund am Programm "Kultur macht stark. Bündnisse für Bildung", medienpädagogische Arbeit sowie digitale Angebote im Rahmen der Initiativen "Gutes Aufwachsen mit Medien", "Ein Netz für Kinder", "Tanz" und "Kultur öffnet Welten", Modellprojekte zur Neuausrichtung von Stadtbibliotheken und sprachlichen Teilhabe, kulturelle Aktivitäten in Integrationskursen, digitale Teilhabe und Bildung gem. Digitaler Agenda, Ausbau der Angebote von Goethe-Institut und Deutscher Welle betr. Deutsch als Fremdsprache im Ausland

Haushaltsführung 2016 Außerplanmäßige Ausgabe bei Kapitel 0603 Titel 532 14 - Betrieb von besonderen Aufnahmeeinrichtungen - bis zur Höhe von 17,898 Mio. Euro

Germany · German Bundestag · 12 December 2016

Immigration: EU Nationals

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 9 December 2016

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Oral Answer of 5 December 2016, Official Report, column 4, on documentation relating to EU nationals resident in the UK, what options she is considering for that documentation; a

Immigration Controls: EU Nationals

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 9 December 2016

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with her European counterparts on strengthening EU-wide border controls, coast guard provision and asylum systems in order to treat people arriving in Europe swiftly and w

SAFE Act

United States · United States Congress · 9 December 2016

Securing Active and Fair Enforcement Act or the SAFE Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS): (1) shall grant a three-year provisional protected presence to a qualifying alien, (2) may not remove the alien from the United States unless such protected presence is rescinded, and (3) shall provide such alien with employment authorization. An alien is eligible for such protected presence and employment authorization if the alien: (1) was born after June 15, 1981; (2) entered the United States before attaining 16 years of age; (3)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; continuously resided in the United States since June 15, 2007; (4) was physically but unlawfully present in the United States on June 15; (5) on the date the alien files an application the alien is present in the United States, is enrolled in school or in an education program assisting students in obtaining a high school diploma, has graduated or obtained a certificate of completion from high school or a general educational development certificate, or is an honorably discharged U.S. Coast Guard or Armed Forces veteran; (6) has not been convicted of a felony, a significant misdemeanor, or three or more misdemeanors not occurring on the same date and not arising out of the same act; and (7) does not otherwise pose a threat to national security or a threat to public safety. The bill: (1) provides for confidentiality of application information, with certain national security and law enforcement exceptions; and (2) sets forth the criteria under which DHS may rescind protected presence. An alien granted protected presence is not considered to be unlawfully present in the United States during such period. An alien must be at least 15 years old, unless in removal proceedings, to apply for protected presence. DHS may provide for an application fee and for fee exemptions. DHS may not: (1) remove an alien who appears prima facie eligible for protected presence while the alien's application is pending, or (2) refer individuals whose cases have been deferred pursuant to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA) or who have been granted protected presence to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. A DACA alien is deemed to have protected presence through the expiration date of his or her deferred action status. The bill requires the detention of any alien who is: (1) unlawfully present in the United States; and (2) arrested for specified offenses, conviction of any of which would render the alien inadmissible or deportable. It shall be the goal of the Department of Justice (DOJ), DHS, and the Executive Office for Immigration Review to use funds authorized under this bill to resolve promptly cases pertaining to aliens inadmissible on specified criminal grounds. In order to help achieve this goal DOJ shall designate up to 100 temporary immigration judges and DHS shall hire 150 new immigration litigation attorneys.

BRIDGE Act

United States · United States Congress · 9 December 2016

Bar Removal of Individuals who Dream and Grow our Economy Act or the BRIDGE Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS): (1) shall grant a three-year provisional protected presence to a qualifying alien, (2) may not remove the alien from the United States unless such protected presence is rescinded, and (3) shall provide such alien with employment authorization. An alien is eligible for such protected presence and employment authorization if the alien: (1) was born after June 15, 1981; (2) entered the United States before attaining 16 years of age; (3)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; continuously resided in the United States since June 15, 2007; (4) was physically but unlawfully present in the United States on June 15; (5) on the date the alien files an application the alien is present in the United States, is enrolled in school or in an education program assisting students in obtaining a high school diploma, has graduated or obtained a certificate of completion from high school or a general educational development certificate, or is an honorably discharged U.S. Coast Guard or Armed Forces veteran; (6) has not been convicted of a felony, a significant misdemeanor, or three or more misdemeanors not occurring on the same date and not arising out of the same act; and (7) does not otherwise pose a threat to national security or a threat to public safety. The bill: (1) provides for confidentiality of application information, with certain national security and law enforcement exceptions; and (2) sets forth the criteria under which DHS may rescind such protected presence. An alien granted protected presence is not considered to be unlawfully present in the United States during such period. An alien must be at least 15 years old, unless in removal proceedings, to apply for protected presence. DHS may provide for an application fee and for fee exemptions. DHS may not: (1) remove an alien who appears prima facie eligible for protected presence while the alien's application is pending, or (2) refer individuals whose cases have been deferred pursuant to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA) or who have been granted protected presence to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. A DACA alien is deemed to have protected presence through the expiration date of his or her deferred action status.

Prevent Trafficking in Cultural Property Act

United States · United States Congress · 9 December 2016

Prevent Trafficking in Cultural Property Act This bill declares that it is U.S. policy to: (1) ensure that Department of Homeland Security (DHS) components enhance and unify their efforts to interdict, detain, seize, and investigate cultural property illegally imported into the United States, disrupt and dismantle smuggling and trafficking networks engaged in or facilitating illegal trade in cultural property, and support prosecutions of persons engaged in such illegal trade; and (2) protect cultural property pursuant to obligations under international conventions. It directs the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to: (1) designate a principal coordinator to direct, manage, coordinate, and update policies and procedures, and conduct interagency communications, regarding illegally imported cultural property; (2) update and devise directives, regulations, rules, and memoranda of understanding relating to policies and procedures on the illegal importation of cultural property; and (3) train relevant personnel on cultural property laws, identification of at-risk items, and investigative techniques with respect to illegally traded cultural property. DHS must authorize relevant component heads to enter into agreements or memoranda of understanding with the Smithsonian Institution to further activities to protect cultural property. The CBP and ICE must jointly report to Congress on implementation of this bill and other actions to prevent the illegal importation of cultural property into the United States.

Finanzielle Mittel für den Sudan zur Bekämpfung illegaler Migration

Germany · German Bundestag · 9 December 2016

Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Aus welchem Haushaltstitel stammen die 12 Millionen Euro, die der sudanesischen Regierung von der Bundesregierung bilateral zur Bekämpfung von illegaler Migration zugesagt wurden (www.sudantribune.com/spip.php?article60551), und welche Kenntnisse hat die Bundesregierung über die Rolle führender Militärs, die als frühere Mitglieder der Janjaweed-Reitermilizen, denen Kriegsverbrechen in Darfur zur Last gelegt werden, nun im Rahmen des &quot;Better Migration Management&quot; der EU Grenzsicherungsmaßnahmen im Sudan durchführen (http://taz.de/EU-Fluechtlingspolitik-im-Sudan/!5355404/)?

Elfter Bericht der Beauftragten der Bundesregierung für Migration, Flüchtlinge und Integration - Teilhabe, Chancengleichheit und Rechtsentwicklung in der Einwanderungsgesellschaft Deutschland (Dezember 2016)

Germany · German Bundestag · 9 December 2016

Lagebericht der Beauftragten der Bundesregierung für Migration, Flüchtlinge und Integration für den Zeitraum 2014&ndash;2016: Strukturdaten und soziale Lage der Bevölkerung mit Migrationshintergrund; Teilhabe und Chancengleichheit in der Einwanderungsgesellschaft: Sprache, Bildung, Arbeitsmarkt, Aufgaben der Kommunen, Stadtentwicklung, politische Partizipation und bürgerschaftliches Engagement, Sport, Medien, Kultur, Gesundheit, Religions- und Weltanschauungsgemeinschaften, Kriminalität, Diskriminierung, Rassismus und Fremdenfeindlichkeit; Rechtsentwicklung: Staatsangehörigkeitsrecht, Rechtsstellung der Unionsbürger, Aufenthaltsrecht von Drittstaatsangehörigen, Entwicklung im Asyl- und Flüchtlingsrecht, Zugang zur Erwerbstätigkeit; Migrations- und Integrationsforschung

Afspraken binnen de EU over het herplaatsen van migranten uit Griekenland

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 9 December 2016

Afspraken binnen de EU over het herplaatsen van migranten uit Griekenland

Migrant Workers

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 December 2016

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he has made an assessment of the effect on (a) per capita GDP and (b) overall productivity of changes in the migrant share of the adult population.

54. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to parliamentary Question No. 86 of 29 November 2016, if the correspondence (details supplied) was not received, if it can be reissued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39235/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2016

54. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to parliamentary Question No. 86 of 29 November 2016, if the correspondence (details supplied) was not received, if it can be reissued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39235/16]

47. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if and when long-term residency status may be granted in the case of persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39214/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2016

47. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if and when long-term residency status may be granted in the case of persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39214/16]

46. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress in the regularisation of residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39213/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2016

46. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress in the regularisation of residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39213/16]

Safeguarding Sanctuary Cities Act of 2016

United States · United States Congress · 8 December 2016

Safeguarding Sanctuary Cities Act of 2016 This bill prohibits reducing or withholding federal financial assistance that a state or local government would otherwise receive because such state or local government has in place any policy that limits or restricts compliance with a detainer. A &quot;detainer&quot; is defined as any order or request by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for a state or local official to: temporarily hold a person until such person may be taken into federal custody, transport such a person for transfer to federal custody, or notify DHS prior to releasing such person.

Save the Children Act of 2016

United States · United States Congress · 8 December 2016

Save the Children Act of 2016 This bill directs the Departments of State, Justice, Homeland Security (DHS), and Health and Human Services to establish the Save the Children program to grant nonimmigrant visas to certain young minor children from Syria between the ages of 3 and 10 to enter and remain in the United States until there is a sustained reduction of civil war violence in Syria and a substantial reduction in the numbers of newly displaced Syria inhabitants. The bill establishes in the DHS Office of Refugee Resettlement a Coordinator of the Save the Children program. The program shall terminate six months after the State Department certifies that there is a sustained reduction of civil war violence in Syria and a substantial reduction in the numbers of newly displaced Syria inhabitants. The program provides for the admission of not more than 5,000 children in the first year and 10,000 children for each of the second and third years. The bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a nonimmigrant W-visa for an alien who: (1) is resident in or was born in Syria but is currently a displaced person or refugee living in another country, (2) is between 3 and 10 years old, and (3) has been approved by the State Department to temporarily reside in the United States. Program aliens may remain in the United States until the State Department certifies that there is a sustained reduction of civil war violence in Syria and a substantial reduction in the numbers of newly displaced Syria inhabitants, with a six-month grace period for reunification efforts.

Ensure Access to DACA Act

United States · United States Congress · 8 December 2016

Ensure Access to DACA Act This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide an alien who received a grant of deferred action under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and who filed a DACA renewal request within a specified time frame with a short-term, interim grant of deferred action and employment authorization if there is a service disruption that causes a delay in reaching a final decision that lasts for at last one week. Such interim renewal shall be effective until a final decision is made.

Migrant Workers

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 7 December 2016

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, if he will make it his policy to conduct a regional analysis of levels of unskilled migration and its effect on local wages.

Immigration: Peterborough

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 7 December 2016

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the nationalities are of each of the people granted indefinite leave to remain in the Peterborough City Council area since 2010; and if she will make a statement.

Immigration: Peterborough

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 7 December 2016

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many applications for indefinite leave to remain have been received for people who gave a residential address within the Peterborough City Council area in each year since 2010; how many of those a

NHS: Migrant Workers

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 7 December 2016

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what contingency planning his Department is undertaking on the recruitment of (a) EU and (b) non-EU health services staff prior to the UK's exit from the EU.

Immigration: Appeals

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 7 December 2016

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 11 November 2016 to Question 51383, what steps her Department is taking to collect statistics on the speed of UK Visas and Immigration's implementation of decisions made by t

Immigration: Appeals

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 7 December 2016

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what proportion of First-tier Tribunal users represented themselves as litigants in person; and what proportion of those tribunals found in favour of the appellant for each (a) chamber and jurisdiction as defined

Immigration Controls: EU Nationals

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 7 December 2016

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate her Department has made of the extra resources needed at ports to process the arrival of EU citizens following the UK's withdrawal from the EU.

FILCA of 2016

United States · United States Congress · 7 December 2016

Federal Immigration Law Compliance Act of 2016 or the FILCA of 2016 This bill prohibits an entity (including a university, a state political subdivision, or other person) that receives federal funds in a fiscal year from receiving additional federal funds in that fiscal year or the succeeding fiscal year if it fails to comply with a lawful request for information or detainment of an alien made by any federal immigration officer or employee. Unobligated federal funds made available to a non-compliant entity are rescinded. A state or political subdivision that complies with a detainer is deemed to be an agent of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has authority available to DHS to take actions to comply with the detainer, and shall not be liable for such actions. DHS may issue a detainer for an alien who is in federal, state, or local custody requesting: (1) all relevant information collected pertaining to such alien and notification of his or her future release, or (2) continued detention until DHS assumes custody. DHS may request from any entity that receives federal funds other immigration-related information pertaining to an alien that is not otherwise precluded from disclosure.

Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2016

United States · United States Congress · 7 December 2016

Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2016 This bill establishes a National Wildlife Corridors System for: conserving and restoring habitats that support native fish, wildlife, and plant species that have experienced or may experience habitat loss, degradation, fragmentation, or obstructions of connectivity; providing long-term habitat connectivity for the native species for migration, dispersal, adaptation to environmental change, and genetic exchange; and facilitating coordinated landscape- and seascape-scale connectivity planning and management across departmental jurisdictions. The Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, the Interior, and Transportation must: (1) each create a process for designating lands and waters under their respective administration and control as national wildlife corridors; and (2) manage corridors in a manner that contributes to the long-term connectivity, persistence, resilience, and adaptability of native species. The bill establishes safety and mitigation requirements for corridors that intersect, adjoin, or cross local, state, or federal roads or highways. The departments may acquire land to establish and enhance corridors and the land may be purchased with amounts from the Land and Water Conservation Fund or the Wildlife Corridors Stewardship and Protection Fund. The U.S. Geological Survey must establish and make available to the public a comprehensive National Native Species Habitats and Corridors Geographic Information System Database. The bill establishes a Wildlife Corridors Stewardship and Protection Fund, which may be used by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for enhancing the management and the protection of corridors and other lands and waters identified as important to further the purposes of the corridor.

End the Backlog Act

United States · United States Congress · 7 December 2016

End the Backlog Act This bill requires that if the total amount appropriated for the Executive Office for Immigration Review does not exceed $485.3 million for FY2017, the total amount authorized to be appropriated for FY2018 and each of the three succeeding fiscal years for: (1) U.S. Customs and Border Protection is $13,219,051; and (2) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is $6,151,579.

Bericht über die Entwicklung der Menschenrechtssituation in Deutschland (Berichtszeitraum Januar 2015 bis Juli 2016)

Germany · German Bundestag · 7 December 2016

Menschenrechtliche Verpflichtungen Deutschlands; Schwerpunktthema Flucht: politischer und gesellschaftlicher Kontext, Menschenrechtslage Geflüchteter in Deutschland; Wahlrechtsausschlüsse von Menschen mit Behinderungen; Umsetzung der UN-Leitprinzipien Wirtschaft und Menschenrechte