Immigration

Citizenship and Immigration Backlog Reduction Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 October 2007

Citizenship and Immigration Backlog Reduction Act - Directs the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security to jointly provide to the appropriate congressional committees a plan for ensuring that within 18 months of the date of enactment of this Act the National Name Check Program will no longer have any requested name checks from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in backlog status (as defined by this Act). States that beginning 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act the Program is not authorized to have any file in backlog status. Provides that after such date any name check request from USCIS held by the Program for longer than six months shall: (1) be referred to the Secretary who shall adjudicate interim benefits (unless there is reasonable cause to suspect that the applicant poses a threat to national security, otherwise poses a threat to the United States, or has broken U.S. immigration law); and (2) have the name check fee refunded.

REPAIR Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 12 October 2007

Relocation Empowerment and Placement Assistance for Iraqi Refugees Act of 2007 or REPAIR Act of 2007 - Waives visa and related fees relating to special immigrant status for Afghan or Iraqi nationals who worked with the U.S. Chief of Mission or the U.S. Armed Forces as interpreters or translators. Waives numerical limitations with respect to such special immigrants. Expands such category to include persons who: (1) performed such services with a U.S. contractor; or (2) performed other services. Makes additional U.S. military officers eligible to recommend such nationals for special immigrant status. Directs the Secretary of State (Secretary) to make every effort to ensure that aliens applying for special immigrant status and visas, and aliens applying for refugee status and visas, may apply and interview within Iraq in Baghdad and Irbil through in-country processing mechanisms. Directs the Secretary and the Secretary of Defense to jointly establish a program to offer federal employment to relocated Iraqi special immigrants as translators, interpreters, and cultural awareness instructors. States that such special immigrants shall be eligible for the same resettlement assistance as refugees. Directs the Secretary to provide such special immigrants with computer literacy and vocational training, English language training, and employment and counseling services. Expresses the sense Congress that the United States should provide an orientation into life in the United States for Iraqi special immigrants and should make all reasonable efforts to provide temporary safe haven for alien applicants who are in imminent danger in Iraq.

155 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason the immigration section of his Department continues to insist that the applicant came to the adverse attention of An Garda Síochána in respect of motor offences when no offence was committed in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23305/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2007

155 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason the immigration section of his Department continues to insist that the applicant came to the adverse attention of An Garda Síochána in respect of motor offences when no offence was committed in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23305/07]

Gesetz zur Änderung des Grundgesetzes (Kommunales Ausländerwahlrecht)

Germany · German Bundestag · 10 October 2007

Einführung des aktiven und passiven Wahlrechts bei Wahlen und Abstimmungen in Kreisen und Gemeinden für EU-Bürger nach EU-Recht sowie für Ausländer aus Drittstaaten nach Maßgabe des Landesrechts;<br /> Änderung Art. 28 Grundgesetz<br /> <br /> Kreisen und Gemeinden entsteht Verwaltungsmehraufwand.<br /> <br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Bezug:</span> Wiedereinbringung der wegen Ablaufs der 13. WP nicht beratenen BR-Drucksache 515/97/Beschluss (s. GESTA 13.WP 2b-B115); siehe auch B050

447 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the anomaly arising from Regulation 3(2) of S.I. No.656 of 2006 and the Employment Permits Act 2006, whereby the spouses of many EU citizens have no right to live and work here despite the fact that such right is granted to the spouses of non-EU migrant workers; if this violates the spirit and letter of European Union law by discriminating against EU citizens in the area of family rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22400/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 October 2007

447 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the anomaly arising from Regulation 3(2) of S.I. No.656 of 2006 and the Employment Permits Act 2006, whereby the spouses of many EU citizens have no right to live and work here despite the fact that such right is granted to the spouses of non-EU migrant workers; if this violates the spirit and letter of European Union law by discriminating against EU citizens in the area of family rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22400/07]

440 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has familiarised himself with the case of a person (details supplied); the rules relating to student visas and dependent family members of the visa holder; the location where those rules are to be found; the degree of discretion available in their application; his views on whether it is appropriate that the same rules in relation to student visas and dependent family members should apply to persons with established academic records and positions seeking to pursue higher degrees as apply to those pursuing undergraduate or non-degree courses; the rules, precedents or guidelines that apply in relation to the requirement that a student visa holder should not have recourse to public funds in circumstances where a child of that person will attend school in the State; if, in such circumstances it is required that the child must be enrolled in a fee-paying school; if so, the location where such a requirement is to be found in writing; if an appeal to a superior officer within the GNIB against a refusal of leave to land is or ought to be carried out by way of a review of the original decision or a reconsideration of the original application on its merits; if the stated reason for refusing leave to land in this case must mean that the non Irish national was disbelieved by the immigration officers who interviewed them; if so, in what respect; if he has satisfied himself in all the circumstances that the correct or the only correct decision was taken in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22335/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 October 2007

440 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has familiarised himself with the case of a person (details supplied); the rules relating to student visas and dependent family members of the visa holder; the location where those rules are to be found; the degree of discretion available in their application; his views on whether it is appropriate that the same rules in relation to student visas and dependent family members should apply to persons with established academic records and positions seeking to pursue higher degrees as apply to those pursuing undergraduate or non-degree courses; the rules, precedents or guidelines that apply in relation to the requirement that a student visa holder should not have recourse to public funds in circumstances where a child of that person will attend school in the State; if, in such circumstances it is required that the child must be enrolled in a fee-paying school; if so, the location where such a requirement is to be found in writing; if an appeal to a superior officer within the GNIB against a refusal of leave to land is or ought to be carried out by way of a review of the original decision or a reconsideration of the original application on its merits; if the stated reason for refusing leave to land in this case must mean that the non Irish national was disbelieved by the immigration officers who interviewed them; if so, in what respect; if he has satisfied himself in all the circumstances that the correct or the only correct decision was taken in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22335/07]

309 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the fact that proposed immigration reform legislation in the US has stalled; the action he will take to address the concerns of groups representing the estimated 50,000 undocumented Irish citizens in the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22376/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 October 2007

309 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the fact that proposed immigration reform legislation in the US has stalled; the action he will take to address the concerns of groups representing the estimated 50,000 undocumented Irish citizens in the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22376/07]

172 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the plans he has to provide a permanent immigration unit at Ireland West Airport, Knock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22158/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 October 2007

172 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the plans he has to provide a permanent immigration unit at Ireland West Airport, Knock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22158/07]

122 Deputy Bernard Allen asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps being taken at European level to tackle illegal immigration and the trafficking of human beings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18720/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 October 2007

122 Deputy Bernard Allen asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps being taken at European level to tackle illegal immigration and the trafficking of human beings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18720/07]

96 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps he is taking to deal with the delay in processing immigration and residency applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22287/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 October 2007

96 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps he is taking to deal with the delay in processing immigration and residency applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22287/07]

DETENTION AND REMOVAL: IMMIGRATION DETAINEE MEDICAL CARE

United States · United States House of Representatives · 4 October 2007

Workforce Investment Improvement Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 4 October 2007

Workforce Investment Improvement Act of 2007 - Amends the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) to revise requirements and reauthorize appropriations for: (1) WIA title I, workforce investment systems for job training and employment services; and (2) WIA title II, adult basic skills and family literacy education programs (renamed as the Adult Education, Basic Skills, and Family Literacy Education Act). Revises and reauthorizes workforce investment systems with respect to: (1) state and local planning, allocation, work force investment board membership, and performance accountability; (2) one-stop centers; (3) consolidated funding for adult program activities, including job training, dislocated worker retraining, the employment service system, and reemployment grants; (4) training programs for both out-of-school and in-school youth, including challenge grants; and (5) national job training programs, including the Job Corps and programs for Native Americans, migrant and seasonal farmworkers, and veterans. Exempts religious organizations, with respect to their employment of individuals of a particular religion, from WIA nondiscrimination requirements. Sets forth provisions for the approval of state Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development (WIRED) plans for the carrying out of certain workforce development activities. Repeals Wagner-Peyser Act provisions relating to the U.S. Employment Service. Revises requirements and reauthorizes appropriations for: (1) vocational rehabilitation services under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and (2) the Helen Keller National Center Act.

To provide the Secretary with the authority to increase the number of Customs and Border Protection personnel at Fresno Yosemite International Airport.

United States · United States Congress · 4 October 2007

Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to increase by 10 the number of U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel stationed at Fresno Yosemite International Airport in Fresno County, California.

Child Soldiers Accountability Act of 2008

United States · United States Congress · 3 October 2007

Child Soldiers Accountability Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or 20-year prison term for recruiting, enlisting, or conscripting a person under 15 years of age into an armed force or group or knowingly using such person to participate actively in combat hostilities or attempting or conspiring to do so. Provides for: (1) expanded jurisdiction for prosecuting U.S. nationals and aliens who violate this Act; and (2) a 10-year limitation period for prosecuting violations. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to render any alien who has recruited or used child soldiers inadmissible or deportable.

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Passport Month.

United States · United States Congress · 1 October 2007

Supports the goals and ideals of National Passport Month.

173 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill will be published; the matters that will be addressed in the Bill itself; the status of the Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21320/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2007

173 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill will be published; the matters that will be addressed in the Bill itself; the status of the Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21320/07]

European Migration Network

European Union · European Parliament · 27 September 2007

Safeguarding Families of Soldiers Act

United States · United States Congress · 27 September 2007

Safeguarding Families of Soldiers Act - Provides for the permanent resident status adjustment of: (1) a parent or spouse of an Armed Forces member deployed in Iraq in connection with Operation Freedom or in Afghanistan in connection with Operation Enduring Freedom; or (2) a son or daughter under the age of 21 years old of such Armed Forces member. Authorizes waiver of specified grounds of inadmissibility for humanitarian purposes, to assure family unity, or when otherwise in the public interest.

966 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if and when a Garda National Immigration Bureau card will be renewed in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20331/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

966 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if and when a Garda National Immigration Bureau card will be renewed in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20331/07]

881 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the policies the Government will put in place in relation to immigration and the integration of migrants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19767/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

881 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the policies the Government will put in place in relation to immigration and the integration of migrants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19767/07]

131 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will provide the estimated increase in the cost of welfare claims in 2008 arising from the entitlement of EU migrant workers to the new childcare supplement and child benefit; the level of increase in applications for such benefits that has been evident since the beginning of 2007; his views on these increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20736/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

131 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will provide the estimated increase in the cost of welfare claims in 2008 arising from the entitlement of EU migrant workers to the new childcare supplement and child benefit; the level of increase in applications for such benefits that has been evident since the beginning of 2007; his views on these increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20736/07]

Increasing American Wages and Benefits Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 26 September 2007

Increasing American Wages and Benefits Act of 2007 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize: (1) the Secretary of Labor to enforce federal labor laws with respect to employers of H-2B nonagricultural temporary workers; and (2) a private right of action against such employers. Specifies employer actions to be taken to recruit U.S. workers prior to filing for admission of H-2B workers. Prohibits H-2B worker entry until the Secretary certifies that prevailing wages will be paid to such workers or to U.S. workers. Sets forth H-2B and U.S. worker protections. Directs the Secretary to establish an H-2B (employer) labor certification application fee. Establishes in the Treasury the H-2B Employment Certification Application Fee Account. Indentured Servitude Abolition Act of 2007 - Requires foreign labor contractors and employers to inform foreign workers of specified employment terms and conditions at the time of recruitment. Requires that such information be provided in written form in English or in the language of the worker being recruited. Prohibits worker recruitment fees. Sets forth protection and enforcement provisions.

Border Security and Elimination of Sanctuary for Illegal Aliens Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 24 September 2007

Border Security and Elimination of Sanctuary for Illegal Aliens Act of 2007 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the worsening crisis of illegal immigration must be solved. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to: (1) increase incentives to recruit Border Patrol agents through repayment of higher education loans; (2) establish a retention program; and (3) make construction of border fencing a priority. Authorizes the Secretary to deploy newly-developed technology along the land and maritime borders. Requires that a state or local law enforcement agency that arrests an alien unlawfully in the United States for any reason shall notify United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement respecting such arrest and provide the identity of the arrested person. Provides for: (1) such person's expedited removal from the United States, and (2) criminal penalties and expedited removal for a subsequent unlawful presence. Makes inadmissible to the United States an alien who has been unlawfully present in the United States and who attempts to illegally enter or reenter the United States. (Under current law, such person must be unlawfully in the United States for an aggregate period exceeding one year.)

Disapproving the rule submitted to the Congress by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services requiring certain lawful permanent residents to apply for a new Permanent Resident Card.

United States · United States Congress · 24 September 2007

Disapproves the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requiring that aliens lawfully admitted for permanent U.S. residence, and issued a Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551) between 1979 and 1989, apply for a new card during a 120-day filing period. Provides that such rule shall have no force or effect.

Expressing the sense of Congress regarding United States immigration and border security laws.

United States · United States Congress · 24 September 2007

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) Congress should verify that current immigration and border security laws are enforced; (2) the Secretary of Homeland Security should ensure the expedited construction of the border fence; (3) a report required by the Secretary concerning progress made toward achieving and maintaining operational control over the international border should include recommendations to enhance U.S. national security on the northern border and emphasize the Administration's commitment to protecting both the southern and northern borders; (4) Congress should fully fund the 18,000 Border Patrol agents currently authorized; and (5) there should be an expansion of the program under which state and local law enforcement authorities investigate, detain, and arrest aliens who have violated U.S. law.

Zusatzprotokoll gegen die Schlepperei von Migranten auf dem Land-, See- und Luftweg zum Übereinkommen der Vereinten Nationen gegen die grenzüberschreitende organisierte Kriminalität

Austria · National Council · 21 September 2007

Bericht des Justizausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (170 d.B.): Zusatzprotokoll gegen die Schlepperei von Migranten auf dem Land-, See- und Luftweg zum Übereinkommen der Vereinten Nationen gegen die grenzüberschreitende organisierte Kriminalität

Families First Immigration Enforcement Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 September 2007

Families First Immigration Enforcement Act - Requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in a workplace enforcement operation that is calculated to apprehend or does apprehend at least 50 aliens, to do the following: (1) give state agencies sufficient notice to arrange for representatives who speak the detainees' language and to provide for any special needs; (2) afford access to state social service agencies to screen and interview detainees to determine if medical risks or risks to relatives exist; (3) consider, upon recommendation, the release of detainees on age, medical, or family related humanitarian grounds; and (4) provide a toll-free number for families of detainees to report their relationship to DHS or state social services. Requires that such aliens have access to legal orientation presentations through the Executive Office for Immigration Review's legal orientation program. States that detainees should be held within the jurisdiction of the local United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office to the extent that space allows. Requires a detainee's release within 72 hours of apprehension if such alien is not subject to mandatory detention, does not pose a flight risk, or is subject to humanitarian release. States that such alien shall be released: (1) on his or her own recognizance; (2) by posting a minimum bond; (3) on parole under the Immigration and Nationality Act; or (4) through the intensive supervision appearance or similar program.

Local Law Enforcement Restoration Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 September 2007

Local Law Enforcement Restoration Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to state that specified unlawful alien employment provisions shall not preempt any state or local law that imposes: (1) employment eligibility verification requirements imposed upon employers or employees consistent with or in addition to employment eligibility verification requirements; (2) civil or criminal penalties for violation of such state or local employment eligibility verification requirements; (3) civil or criminal penalties for prohibited acts; (4) licensing sanctions for violation of such state or local employment eligibility verification requirements; (5) licensing sanctions for prohibited acts; or (6) limitations on the private right to sue for up to treble damages. (Current law provides that such unlawful alien employment provisions shall preempt any state or local law imposing criminal or civil sanctions [other than through licensing or similar laws] upon those who employ, recruit or refer for a fee for employment, unauthorized aliens.) Applies such provisions to all applicable state or local laws that were enacted before, on, or after January 1, 2005.

No Sanctuary for Illegals Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 September 2007

No Sanctuary for Illegals Act - Prohibits the distribution of federal funds to a state or a political subdivision of a state that is determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security to be interfering with federal immigration law enforcement. Terminates such prohibition when the Secretary certifies that the state or political subdivision has entered into an agreement with the Secretary to cease such interference.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to include within the definition of "refugee" spouses of persons who have been forced to abort a pregnancy or undergo involuntary sterilization.

United States · United States Congress · 17 September 2007

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include within the definition of &quot;refugee&quot; the legally recognized spouse of a person who has been forced to abort a pregnancy or undergo involuntary sterilization.

Accountability in Enforcing Immigration Laws Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 14 September 2007

Accountability in Enforcing Immigration Laws Act of 2007 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to subject all illegal alien entrants to fines. (Under current law, first-time offenses are subject to such fines and/or six months' imprisonment, and subsequent offenses are subject to such fines and/or two years' imprisonment.) Directs United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to provide for: (1) detention of illegal aliens who are apprehended by state or local law enforcement officers; and (2) reimbursement of state and local detention costs. Requires certain airport security screeners to undergo immigration status checks. Requires owners and operators of high-risk critical infrastructure sites, in order to receive buffer zone protection grants, to conduct terrorist watchlist and immigration status database checks of security employees. Condemns rapes by smugglers along the U.S. land border and urges the government of Mexico to work with United States Customs and Border Protection to take preventive action. Affirms the inherent authority of state and local law enforcement personnel to assist in immigration enforcement while carrying out their routine duties. States that such provision shall not be construed to require such personnel to: (1) report the identity of a victim of, or a witness to, a criminal offense to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS); or (2) arrest such victim or witness for an immigration-related violation. Directs DHS to establish an immigration-related training manual for state and local law enforcement personnel. Provides financial assistance to state and local law enforcement agencies for immigration enforcement assistance. Continues the institutional removal program and expands it to all states. Authorizes permanent appropriations for the state criminal alien assistance program. Provides for the listing of immigration violators in the National Crime Information Center Database.

Pläne für das vorgezogene Inkrafttreten der in der 22. Novelle des Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetzes vorgesehenen erleichterten Förderung für Migranten sowie damit verbundene neue Fördermöglichkeiten

Germany · German Bundestag · 14 September 2007

Zusammenarbeit von deutschen Ausländerbehörden mit Sicherheitskräften aus Guinea

Germany · German Bundestag · 12 September 2007

Anzahl guinesischer Asylbewerber, Anzahl der durch Identitätsfeststellung einer guinesischen Delegation Abgeschobenen, zweifelhafte Identifizierungspraxis, rechtliche Grundlage, mögliche Schleusertätigkeit ausländischer Delegationsmitglieder, Menschenrechtslage in Guinea, geplante Rückübernahmeabkommen

Judgment of the Court (Grand Chamber) of 11 September 2007.#D. P. W. Hendrix v Raad van Bestuur van het Uitvoeringsinstituut Werknemersverzekeringen.#Reference for a preliminary ruling: Centrale Raad van Beroep - Netherlands.#Social security for migrant workers -Articles 12 EC, 17 EC, 18 EC and 39 EC -Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 - Article 4(2a), Article 10a and Annex IIa - Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68 - Article 7(1) - Non-contributory benefits - Netherlands benefit for disabled young people - Non-exportability.#Case C-287/05.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 11 September 2007

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions - Third Annual Report on Migration and Integration

European Union · European Commission · 11 September 2007

Border Control and Contractor Accountability Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 7 September 2007

Border Control and Contractor Accountability Act of 2007 - Provides that a federal contractor who employs directly or through a subcontractor an alien who is not authorized to work shall: (1) be debarred or suspended from federal contracting for three years; and (2) have the contract terminated unless the contractor or subcontractor agrees to terminate the employment of any such alien. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish the position of Small Business Administration Liaison within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to ensure that the Small Business Administration (SBA) does not make or guarantee a loan to an alien who is unlawfully present in the United States. Authorizes the Secretary to contract with private entities for domestic transport from Border Patrol custody to detention facilities of aliens apprehended at or along U.S. international land or maritime borders. Prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from contracting with a company that employs individuals unless the company agrees to participate in the basic pilot employment confirmation program (under the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996).

Charlie Norwood CLEAR Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 7 September 2007

Clear Law Enforcement for Criminal Alien Removal Act of 2007 or the Charlie Norwood CLEAR Act of 2007 - States that: (1) state and local law enforcement personnel, in the course of their routine duties, have the inherent authority to investigate, apprehend, or transfer to federal custody aliens in the United States (including interstate transportation of such aliens to detention centers) in order to assist in the enforcement of U.S. immigration laws; and (2) effective two years after enactment of this Act, a state that has in effect a statute, policy, or practice prohibiting such law enforcement assistance shall not receive certain federal incarceration assistance. Provides for the listing of immigration violators in the National Crime Information Center database. Directs states and localities to provide the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) with specified information about apprehended aliens who are believed to be in violation of U.S. immigration laws. Provides federal reimbursement for related state and local costs. (States that such provision shall not require state or local enforcement officials to provide DHS with information related to a victim of a crime or witness to a criminal offense.) Directs the Secretary to make grants to states and political subdivisions that enforce immigration laws in the course of their routine law enforcement duties for special equipment and facilities related to arresting, detaining, or transporting illegal aliens. Directs the Secretary to: (1) construct or acquire 20 additional detention facilities for aliens detained pending removal (or a decision on removal); and (2) consider the transfer of military installations under base closure laws for such purposes. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to illegal aliens apprehended by state or local authorities to provide for: (1) federal custody upon state or local request; and (2) state or local compensation for related incarceration and transportation costs. States with respect to an alien subject to removal that the Attorney General or Secretary shall ensure such alien's detention in an adequate (as defined by this Act) state or local prison, detention center, or other comparable facility prior to his or her removal examination. Directs the Secretary to establish immigration-related training for state and local personnel. Provides: (1) personal liability immunity to the same extent as corresponding federal immunity for state or local personnel enforcing immigration laws within the scope of their duties under this Act; and (2) civil rights money damage immunity for state or local agencies enforcing immigration laws unless their personnel violated criminal law in such enforcement. Continues the institutional removal program (IRP), which shall be expanded to all states. Authorizes state or local detention of an illegal alien after completion of such alien's prison sentence for: (1) up to 14 days to facilitate federal transfer; or (2) until transfer to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Authorizes appropriations for FY2008 and subsequent fiscal years for the state criminal alien assistance program (SCAAP).

SECURITY THROUGH REGULARIZED IMMIGRATION AND A VIBRANT ECONOMY (STRIVE) ACT OF 2007 -- H.R. 1645

United States · United States House of Representatives · 6 September 2007

Expressing the sense of the Congress that States and local political subdivisions are not preempted from the enactment and enforcement of immigration-related laws and ordinances that do not directly conflict with Federal immigration laws.

United States · United States Congress · 5 September 2007

Expresses the sense of Congress that states and local political subdivisions are not preempted from the enactment and enforcement of immigration-related laws and ordinances that do not directly conflict with federal immigration laws.

... Gesetz zur Änderung des Grundgesetzes

Germany · Bundesrat · 5 September 2007

Einführung des aktiven und passiven Wahlrechts bei Wahlen und Abstimmungen in Kreisen und Gemeinden für EU-Bürger nach EU-Recht sowie für Ausländer aus Drittstaaten nach Maßgabe des Landesrechts;<br /> Änderung Art. 28 Grundgesetz<br /> <br /> Kreisen und Gemeinden entsteht Verwaltungsmehraufwand.<br /> <br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Bezug:</span> Wiedereinbringung der wegen Ablaufs der 13. WP nicht beratenen BR-Drucksache 515/97/Beschluss (s. GESTA 13.WP 2b-B115); siehe auch B052

Vorschlag für eine Entscheidung des Rates zur Einrichtung eines Europäischen Migrationsnetzes

Germany · German Bundestag · 4 September 2007

Zusammenarbeit deutscher und US-Behörden im Irak

Germany · German Bundestag · 27 August 2007

Festnahme des in Deutschland studierenden Obaidi im Irak: Erkenntnisse deutscher Behörden, Zulässigkeit der Teilnahme deutscher Behördenmitarbeiter am Verhör durch die US-Armee bei Folterverdacht, Versagung der erneuten Visaerteilung durch Fristversäumnis, Berücksichtigung der Rechtsprechung des Bundesverwaltungsgerichtes; Zulässigkeit der Verwertung deutscher Behördeninformationen zu Ausländern und Bundesbürgern

Anhand von Erfahrungswerten der Migration aus den vergangenen drei Jahren am stärksten von dem Erfordernis des Nachweises von Sprachkenntnissen betroffene Nationalitäten sowie Verfahrensweise des Nachweises der vor der Einreise erworbenen Sprachkenntnisse; vergleichbare Erfordernisse für den Familiennachzug von Ehegatten im Hinblick auf Sprachtests vor der Einreise in anderen EU-MItgliedstaaten

Germany · German Bundestag · 24 August 2007

Proposal for a Council Decision establishing a European Migration Network {SEC(2007)1062}

European Union · European Commission · 10 August 2007

Der Nationale Integrationsplan - Neue Wege - Neue Chancen

Germany · German Bundestag · 9 August 2007

<p style="font-family: Arial;"><font size="2">Erklärung des Bundes zum Nationalen Integrationsplan, Beiträge der Länder und der Bundesvereinigung der kommunalen Spitzenverbände zum Nationalen Integrationsplan; Ergebnisse und Mitglieder der Arbeitsgruppen, Themen: Verbesserung der Integrationskurse, Sprachförderung, Sicherung von Bildung und Ausbildung, Verwirklichung der Gleichberechtigung, Verbesserung der Lebenssituation von Frauen und Mädchen, Integration vor Ort; Integration durch Kultur, Medien, Sport und bürgerschaftliches Engagement, Stärkung der Internationalität des Studien- und Wissenschaftsstandortes Deutschland, Förderung zugewanderter Hochqualifizierter, Stärkung von Migrations- und Integrationsforschung</font></p>

Stand der Umsetzung des Bleiberechtsbeschlusses der Innenministerkonferenz vom November 2006

Germany · German Bundestag · 6 August 2007

Anzahl bleibeberechtigter bzw. nicht bleibeberechtigter Personen, Vereinbarung des BMAS zur Prüfung der Arbeitsbedingungen Geduldeter, Ausschluss vom Bleiberecht für Staatsangehörige bestimmter Herkunftsländer, geplante Bestrebungen nach § 104a Aufenthaltsgesetz

Abschiebungen von Flüchtlingen nach Afghanistan

Germany · German Bundestag · 6 August 2007

Anzahl ausreisepflichtiger afghanischer Staatsangehöriger von 2005 bis 2007, Anzahl abgelehnter bzw. entsprochener Anträge; Anzahl der abgeschobenen Flüchtlinge, davon verurteile Straftäter bzw. Gefährder; Anzahl freiwilliger Rückkehrer, Verfahren bei traumatisierten bzw. besonders schutzbedürftigen Flüchtlingen

Praxis der Europäischen Grenzschutzagentur FRONTEX bei Aufgriff von Flüchtlingen in internationalen Gewässern

Germany · German Bundestag · 6 August 2007

Aufgaben der Europäischen Grenzschutzagentur FRONTEX, Anzahl deutscher Behördenvertreter für geplantes Soforteinsatzteam, Kooperationsvereinbarungen zwischen Bundespolizei und FRONTEX, Informationsaustausch zwischen FRONTEX und Behörden, Fehlen jeder parlamentarischen Kontrolle von FRONTEX, Einrichtung eines Expertenpools für Asylrecht, &bdquo;praktischen Leitlinien&ldquo; zu offenen Fragen des Seerechts und Umgang mit Flüchtlingsschiffen auf hoher See, asylrechtlicher Umgang mit Seenot-Geretteten, Änderung der Dublin-II-Verordnung; widersprüchliche Aussagen von Innenminister Schäuble und FRONTEX-Chef Ilkka Laitinen zu Such- und Rettungsaufgaben, Art der Beiträge zu FRONTEX aus dem Geschäftsbereich des Verteidigungsministeriums

Fragen zum Integrationsgipfel und zum Umgang mit der Kritik türkischer Verbände

Germany · German Bundestag · 6 August 2007

Boykott des Integrationsgipfels durch vier türkische Verbände aufgrund der Verschärfungen im Zuwanderungs- und Staatsangehörigkeitsrecht, kritisierte Ungleichbehandlung von Deutschen mit und ohne Migrationshintergrund; Äußerungen der Bundesministerinnen Böhmer und Zypries sowie der Bundeskanzlerin Merkel zur Rechtslage; Anzahl von der Versagung des Ehegattennachzugs Betroffene; Einschätzungen der Sprachlehrer zu geforderten Sprachkenntnissen, Verteilung der Haushaltsmittel für Integrationsmaßnahmen nach Ressort und Zeitraum, Gründe für geringere Haushaltsmittel für Integrationskurse trotz des Ramboll-Gutachtens, Einzelfragen zu Integrationskursen

America's Border Security Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 4 August 2007

America's Border Security Act of 2007 - Sets forth border security and enforcement provisions, including provisions respecting: (1) use of Department of Defense (DOD) surveillance equipment, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs); (2) road and barrier construction; (3) ports of entry construction; (4) communications enhancements; (5) aerial surveillance programs; (6) personnel increases; and (7) a national border security plan.