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Germany · Bundesrat · 21 December 2007
Bestimmung der zuständigen Bundespolizeibehörde, Anpassung an entsprechende Änderungen des Ausländerzentralregistergesetzes und des Bundespolizeigesetzes
Germany · German Bundestag · 21 December 2007
Überblick über das gesamte Migrationsgeschehen, einzelne Zuwanderergruppen (einschließlich EU-Binnenmigration), Abwanderung, Migration im europäischen Vergleich, illegale Migration, Ausländer und Personen mit Migrationshintergrund, Migration und demographischer Wandel, Anhang: Tabellen und Abbildungen, Literatur
Germany · German Bundestag · 20 December 2007
<span>Schwerpunkt der Arbeit der Beauftragten der Bundesregierung für Migration, Flüchtlinge und Integration, Integrationspolitik in der 16. Legislaturperiode (Nationaler Integrationsplan, Bildung, Arbeitsmarkt, Integrationskurse und Erstförderung des Bundes, Lebenssituation von Frauen, Gesundheit, Integration vor Ort, Fremdenfeindlichkeit und rassistische Gewalt, bürgerschaftliches Engagement, Sport, Kultur), Entwicklung des Rechts (Staatsangehörigkeitsrecht, Aufenthaltsrecht, Beschäftigungsrecht, Rechtsstellung der Unionsbürger und anderer europarechtlich privilegierter Personen, Flüchtlingsrecht, behördliches Anfechtungsrecht im Falle von „Scheinvaterschaften“, Allgemeines Gleichbehandlungsgesetz, Sozialrecht und Familienleistungen, rechtliche und politische Entwicklungen auf der Ebene der EU)</span>
United States · United States Congress · 19 December 2007
Citizenship Processing Backlog Reduction Act of 2007 - Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to waive the application of provisions relating to annuities and pay on reemployment or any similar legal provision under a government retirement system on a case-by-case basis with respect to any annuitant who is reemployed on a temporary basis to: (1) process applications for naturalization filed from January 31-September 30, 2007; or (2) otherwise help the Secretary to reduce or eliminate the existing backlog of applications for naturalization. Provides that: (1) an annuitant as to whom such a waiver is in effect shall not be considered an employee for purposes of any government retirement system; and (2) no waiver under this Act may be granted after December 31, 2008, or remain in effect after December 31, 2009.
United States · United States Congress · 19 December 2007
Invest in USA Act of 2007 - Amends the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1993 to: (1) make the alien investor (EB-5) regional center program permanent; and (2) establish a $2,500 regional center designation fee. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to: (1) establish a $2,000 EB-5 premium processing fee; (2) permit concurrent filing for EB-5 petitions and status adjustment applications; and (3) establish in the Treasury the Immigrant Entrepreneur Regional Account Center.
United States · United States Congress · 19 December 2007
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the special immigrant religious worker program through October 1, 2013.
Germany · German Bundestag · 19 December 2007
Videokampagne zur Verhinderung der Einreise von Flüchtlingen nach Großbritannien: Initiierung durch das Schweizer Bundesamt für Migration, Verbreitung des Videos, Finanzierung mit EU-Mitteln, Einschätzung des Videoinhalts, Kritik afrikanischer Staaten, Mittelbereitstellung für ähnliche Kampagnen; Projektfinanzierungen aus Mitteln des AENEAS-Programms der EU, Anrechenbarkeit auf die offizielle Entwicklungshilfe (ODA-Quote)
Germany · German Bundestag · 19 December 2007
<span>Gründe für Asylverfahrensfähigkeit von Kindersoldaten statt Behandlung nach Kinderschutzgesetzgebung und Anerkennung der besonderen Schutzbedürftigkeit, erforderliche psychologische Betreuung angesichts der eingeschränkten medizinischen Versorgung, Kritik an der fehlenden Umsetzung der sog. Aufnahmerichtlinie bei besonders schutzbedürftigen Asylsuchenden, Gründe für die Anerkennung von Kindersoldaten als politisch Verfolgte, Rechtsgrundlage für die Anerkennung; Rekrutierung 17jähriger für die Bundeswehr als Widerspruch zum Fakultativprotokoll zur UN-Kinderrechtskonvention; Maßnahmen zum Schutz von vor dem Einsatz als Soldaten fliehenden Kindern</span>
Germany · German Bundestag · 19 December 2007
<span>DNS-Abstammungsgutachten durch Ausländerbehörden zur Prüfung der Elternschaft von Flüchtlingen, Interpretation der „Pflichten zur Mitwirkung bei der Identitätsfeststellung“ gem. Aufenthaltsgesetz, Höhe der Kosten der Gutachten, Träger der Kosten, Rechtsgrundlage für Zugriff auf persönliche Informationen wie das Erbgut, Rechtsgrundlage für DNS-Abstammungsgutachten in Frankreich, Rechtslage in Fällen ohne Blutsverwandtschaft (wie Adoption), Nachweiserbringung für nicht biologisch begründete Verwandtschaft, Anzahl der DNS-Abstammungsgutachten im Rahmen der Familienzusammenführung, Gutachten zur Bestimmung des Herkunftslandes</span>
Germany · German Bundestag · 19 December 2007
<span>Statistische Nachfragen u. a. zu unerlaubt Einreisenden, Schleusern, Straftaten und Ordnungswidrigkeiten aufgrund der seit dem Jahr 2003 eingestellten Jahresberichterstattung des Bundesgrenzschutzes bzw. der Bundespolizei</span>
Germany · German Bundestag · 19 December 2007
<span>Kooperation im Bereich Migrations- und Integrationspolitik mit Frankreich, gemeinsame Initiative „Integration und Chancengleichheit“, Auswirkungen auf Integrationspolitik, Zwischenbilanz der Projekte dieser Initiative, Unterschiede und Gemeinsamkeiten in der Integrationspolitik, Konsequenzen</span>
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2007
514 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of people who have been deported to date following deportation orders made pursuant to Section 3 (1) of the Immigration Act 1999, in respect of non Irish Nationals , who under Section 3(2)(a) had served terms of imprisonment imposed on them by a Court in this State; the years such deportations took place; and the nationalities of those involved. [35360/07]
United States · United States Congress · 18 December 2007
Kendell Frederick Citizenship Assistance Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to use the fingerprints provided by an individual at the time of military enlistment to satisfy any naturalization fingerprint requirements if: (1) the individual may be naturalized under the Immigration and Nationality Act, was fingerprinted in accordance with Department of Defense (DOD) requirements, and submits a naturalization application within 24 months of enlistment; and (2) Secretary determines that the fingerprints are sufficient to adjudicate the application. Requires the Secretary to update the appropriate Internet websites to reflect naturalization law changes. Directs the Comptroller General to: (1) report to the congressional defense and judiciary committees on the naturalization application process; and (2) conduct a study of this Act's implementation by the Secretaries of Homeland Security and Defense.
United States · United States Congress · 14 December 2007
HIV Nondiscrimination in Travel and Immigration Act of 2007 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) bar to U.S. admission. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to: (1) convene a panel of public health experts to review immigration policies regarding HIV as a communicable disease of public health significance (and thus a health-related ground for inadmissibility); and (2) make a determination and report to Congress regarding the continued listing of HIV as a health-related ground for inadmissibility.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2007
85 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason funding to the Irish naturalisation and immigration service is being decreased by 4% when according to his parliamentary question responses the numbers of applications being processed have increased dramatically in recent years. [34627/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2007
68 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has agreed a definition of integration and integration policy with the Minister of State responsible for integration; the input this Minister of State has into the development of immigration policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34546/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2007
66 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the proposals from a group (details supplied) for the introduction of a bridging visa for a short period for migrants from outside the EU who have entered Ireland lawfully but have become undocumented for reasons beyond their control; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34541/07]
United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2007
National Forests, Parks, Public Land, and Reclamation Projects Authorization Act of 2007 - Authorizes specified programs and activities in the Department of the Interior, the Forest Service, and the Department of Energy concerning, among other things, land conveyances, boundary adjustments, studies, memorials, commissions, and museums, national park natural resource protection, national trails and rivers, national heritage areas, and advanced energy technology transfer centers. Sets forth provisions concerning the Northern Mariana Islands. Makes amendments to various public laws, including the National Trails System Act, the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1998, the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996, the Oregon Resource Conservation Act of 1996, the Reclamation and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act, the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation and Technology Competitiveness Act of 1988, the Immigration and Nationality Act, and the Compacts of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003.
United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2007
Alien Smuggling and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to check against all available terrorist watchlists those alien smugglers and smuggled individuals who are interdicted at U.S. land, air, and sea borders. Revises alien smuggling and related criminal offense and penalty provisions. Provides extraterritorial jurisdiction over such offenses. Limits a defense of necessity for knowingly bringing an illegal alien into the United States from the high seas. Exempts from certain of such violations (transporting or harboring in the United States) a bona fide nonprofit, religious organization in the United States (or its agents or officers) that encourages, invites, or enables an alien who is present in the United States to serve as a volunteer minister or missionary for such organization in the United States, provided the minister or missionary has been a member of the denomination for at least one year. Directs the United States Sentencing Commission to review and amend as appropriate sentencing guidelines and policy statements applicable to persons convicted of alien smuggling offenses and criminal failure to heave to or obstruction of boarding.
United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2007
Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act of 2007 - Directs the U.S. Customs and Border Protection for FY2009-FY2012 to hire, train, and assign additional customs and border protection personnel (with an additional allotment for Texas) for the Northern and Southern U.S. borders. Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to ensure such personnel are equipped with secure two-way communication devices and that existing personnel and new hires receive law enforcement training. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) construct additional ports of entry along the Northern and Southern U.S. borders; and (2) determine the location for new U.S. ports of entry. Requires expansion of the vehicle, cargo, and pedestrian inspection lanes at Eagle Pass, Texas, and Laredo, Texas. Exempts the provisions of this Act from: (1) the Administrative Procedures Act and the Paperwork Reduction Act; and (2) federal competitive contracting and hiring requirements. Authorizes appropriations, including for continued implementation of: (1) the Secure Border Initiative, the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, and the US-VISIT program; and (2) the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism.
United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2007
Student Visa Security Improvement Act - Amends the the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for enhanced student visa background checks and monitoring of foreign students and exchange visitors in the United States.
Germany · German Bundestag · 13 December 2007
<span>Angaben zu Asylanträgen für hier geborene Kinder, Rücküberstellungen im Rahmen der Dublin-II-Verordnung, Angaben zur Anerkennung von Abschiebungshindernissen (Gesamtschutzquote), Einfluss von Asylentscheidungen der Verwaltungsgerichte auf die Praxis des Bundesamtes für Migration und Flüchtlinge, gesetzliche Regelungen für Kriegsflüchtlinge, Widerrufsverfahren, Angaben zu Erst-, Folge- und Mehrfachanträgen auf Asyl, Verschärfungen im Asylrecht<br /> (insgesamt 16 Einzelfragen) </span>
United States · United States Congress · 12 December 2007
Amends the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to allow public institutions of higher education to use the employment eligibility confirmation system to verify the immigration status of current or prospective students for the purpose of determining their eligibility for in-state tuition.
Germany · German Bundestag · 12 December 2007
Verstärkte Unterstützung für alle irakischen Flüchtlinge und die Hauptaufnahmeländer Syrien und Jordanien, internationale Hilfskonferenz für irakische Flüchtlinge, Aufnahme besonders schutzbedürftiger Flüchtlinge (ethnische und religiöse Minderheiten), Aussetzung aller Abschiebungen und Widerrufsverfahren, unbürokratischer Familiennachzug, Einrichtung eines Konsulats zur Koordinierung der Flüchtlingshilfe
Germany · German Bundestag · 12 December 2007
Vorlage eines Gesetzgebungskonzepts für ein einheitliches Bevölkerungsschutzsystem, Überwindung des bestehenden Dualismus von Zivil- und Katastrophenschutz, Regelung der Zuständigkeiten und Verantwortlichkeiten, Klärung der Bundesleistungen im Bereich Ausstattung des Katastrophenschutzes, Stärkung des ehrenamtlichen Engagements unter besonderer Berücksichtigung der Förderung von Frauen und Migranten, Qualitätssteigerung von Ausbildung und Forschung im Zivil- und Katastrophenschutz
United States · United States Congress · 11 December 2007
Citizenship Processing Backlog Reduction Act of 2007 - Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to waive the application of provisions relating to annuities and pay on reemployment or any similar legal provision under a government retirement system on a case-by-case basis for an annuitant reemployed on a temporary basis if: (1) such waiver is necessary due to an emergency involving a direct threat to life or property or other unusual circumstances; or (2) the annuitant is employed in a position that provides assistance to the Secretary with a substantial backlog of naturalization petitions or assistance for processing petitions filed from January 31-July 30, 2007. Provides that an annuitant as to whom such a waiver is in effect shall not be considered an employee for purposes of any government retirement system. Terminates the Secretary's authority under this Act regarding naturalization petitions on January 1, 2009. Prohibits an annuitant to whom such a waiver applies from being so employed after January 1, 2010.
Germany · German Bundestag · 7 December 2007
Germany · German Bundestag · 5 December 2007
Rechtsextreme türkische Organisationen: Größe, Einfluss, Organisationsschwerpunkte, Verbreitungsmedien, Musikgruppen; vom Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz beobachtete Organisationen; Kenntnisse über angegriffene Personenkreise; Demonstrationen, Aufmärsche, Veranstaltungen, Erkenntnisse über einzelne Organisationen, Aufklärung für Bundespolizei- und BKA-Bedienstete im Rahmen der Ausbildung, Kontakte von Deutscher Botschaft und Konsulaten zu extremistischen Organisationen
European Union · European Commission · 5 December 2007
Austria · National Council · 4 December 2007
Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Barbara Rosenkranz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Erstellung einer Studie über die ökonomischen und sozialen Auswirkungen von Zuwanderung nach Österreich und die damit verbundenen Auswirkungen auf den Sozialstaat
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2007
528 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the mechanisms that have been put in place to record the arrival of new immigrants; the programmes in place to facilitate integration and foster tolerance and diversity between indigenous population and newly arrived immigrants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32145/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2007
113 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs 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 way this compares with the cost in 2005 and 2006 and the original estimate of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32209/07]
Germany · German Bundestag · 30 November 2007
Nachfragen zur schriftlichen Stellungnahme des Parl. Staatssekretärs beim BMI, Peter Altmaier, zur Umsetzung des Haager Programms: strittiger Termin für Einführung von SIS II, Evaluierung der Grenzöffnung 2008, Zugriff der Geheimdienste auf das Visainformationssystem (VIS), Gründe für verspätete Vorlage der Rahmenregelung zur Erhebung von Migrations- und Asylstatistiken, Nachfolgeprogramm für das auslaufende Haager Programm, zukünftige Handhabung der Umsetzung in nationale Aktionen und Gesetze, Auswirkungen der Ratifizierung des EU-Reformvertrags auf das Post-Haager-Programm
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2007
152 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be reached under Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford seeking leave to remain in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31728/07]
Germany · German Bundestag · 28 November 2007
<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Anzahl der Leistungsempfänger gem. Asylbewerberleistungsgesetz zur Zeit des Inkrafttretens des sog. Richtlinienumsetzungsgesetzes, Anzahl der Leistungsempfänger gem. §§ 2 und 3 Asylbewerberleistungsgesetz, von Rückstufung unter Sozialhilfeniveau Betroffene, Maßnahmen, Umsetzung der Änderung des § 2 AslybLG durch die Bundesländer, Entwicklung der Lebenshaltungskosten seit Einführung des Asylbewerberleistungsgesetzes 1993, Höhe der Leistungen nach § 3 AsylbLG im Vergleich zur Sozialhilfe, mögliche rechtliche Planungen zur Anpassung der Beträge</span>
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007
66 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has been party at European level to discussions amongst his fellow Ministers for Foreign Affairs on issues pertaining to immigration within the EU; his view of the decision taken by the Italian Government to allow Member States to expel citizens of another EU Member State under certain circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30887/07]
Germany · German Bundestag · 27 November 2007
<span>Haushaltspolitik zur langfristigen und nachhaltigen Konsolidierung durch Ausgabenkürzung und Einnahmeverbesserung; Beschluss eines Zukunftshaushalts 2008 mit Maßnahmen in den Bereichen Klimaschutz, Subventionsabbau, ökologische Landwirtschaft, Entwicklungszusammenarbeit, Bildung und Forschung, Arbeitsmarkt- und Sozialpolitik (ALG-II-Erhöhung und Einführung eines Mindestlohns), Bekämpfung von Rechtsextremismus und Integration von Migranten</span>
Germany · German Bundestag · 27 November 2007
Erhöhung der Haushaltsmittel zur Förderung der Integrationskurse und der Migrationserstberatung für Zuwanderer sowie der Maßnahmen zur Ausländerintegration um weitere 63 Mio. Euro
United States · United States Congress · 16 November 2007
Authorizes a financial institution, when verifying the identity of a non-U.S. citizen or national who is seeking to open a bank account, to accept only: (1) a Social Security number; (2) a passport number and the country of issuance; (3) an alien identification card number; or (4) any combination of such items. Prohibits a financial institution, for such verification purposes, from accepting identification documents issued by a foreign government, other than an unexpired passport.
Germany · German Bundestag · 16 November 2007
Anzahl Toter und Verhafteter nach Niederschlagung von Massendemonstrationen im September 2007, humanitäre Lage, Unterrichtung des Bundesamts für Migration und Flüchtlinge, Durchsetzung und Bewertung der EU-Sanktionspolitik, Umgehungen des EU-Waffenembargos, Engagement europäischer Unternehmen, Initiativen für einheitliches Vorgehen gegenüber der Militärjunta, Aufgaben des EU-Sonderbeauftragten für Birma
United States · United States Congress · 15 November 2007
Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement Act of 2007 or SAVE Act of 2007 - Sets forth border security and enforcement provisions, including provisions respecting: (1) increases in Border Patrol and investigative personnel; (2) recruitment of former military personnel; (3) use of Department of Defense (DOD) equipment; (4) infrastructure improvements; (5) aerial and other surveillance; (5) a national strategy to secure the borders; (6) emergency deployment of Border Patrol agents; and (7) expansion of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism along the northern and southern borders. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act and specified maritime law sections to revise alien smuggling provisions. Sets forth provisions respecting border security on certain federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary of the Interior. Border Law Enforcement Act - Authorizes a border relief grant program for a tribal, state, or local law enforcement agency in a county within 25 miles of the southern border of the United States. Amends the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to make the basic employment eligibility confirmation pilot program permanent. Sets forth conditions for the mandatory use of the E-verify system. Requires: (1) employer/employee notification of social security number mismatches and multiple uses, and related information sharing with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS); and (2) establishment of electronic birth and death registration systems. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) penalize specified employers for failure to correct information returns; and (2) prohibit employers from deducting from gross income wages paid to unauthorized aliens, with an exception for an employer participating in the basic employment eligibility confirmation program. Increases criminal alien program (CAP) personnel. Establishes within DHS a rewards program to assist in the elimination of commercial operations to produce or sell fraudulent immigration-related documents and to assist in the investigation, prosecution, or disruption of commercial alien smuggling operations. Provides for: (1) increased alien detention facilities; (2) additional district court judgeships; and (3) a media campaign to inform the public of changes made by this Act including a multilingual media campaign explaining noncompliance penalties.
United States · United States Congress · 15 November 2007
Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement Act of 2007 or SAVE Act of 2007 - Sets forth border security and enforcement provisions, including provisions respecting: (1) increases in Border Patrol and investigative personnel; (2) recruitment of former military personnel; (3) use of Department of Defense (DOD) equipment; (4) infrastructure improvements; (5) aerial and other surveillance; (5) a national strategy to secure the borders; (6) emergency deployment of Border Patrol agents; and (7) expansion of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism along the northern and southern borders. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act and specified maritime law sections to revise alien smuggling provisions. Sets forth provisions respecting border security on certain federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary of the Interior. Border Law Enforcement Act - Authorizes a border relief grant program for a tribal, state, or local law enforcement agency in a county within 25 miles of the southern border of the United States. Amends the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to make the basic employment eligibility confirmation pilot program permanent. Sets forth conditions for the mandatory use of the E-verify system. Requires: (1) employer/employee notification of social security number mismatches and multiple uses, and related information sharing with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS); and (2) establishment of electronic birth and death registration systems. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) penalize specified employers for failure to correct information returns; and (2) prohibit employers from deducting from gross income wages paid to unauthorized aliens, with an exception for an employer participating in the basic employment eligibility confirmation program. Increases criminal alien program (CAP) personnel. Establishes within DHS a rewards program to assist in the elimination of commercial operations to produce or sell fraudulent immigration-related documents and to assist in the investigation, prosecution, or disruption of commercial alien smuggling operations. Provides for: (1) increased alien detention facilities; (2) additional district court judgeships; and (3) a media campaign to inform the public of changes made by this Act including a multilingual media campaign explaining noncompliance penalties.
United States · United States Congress · 15 November 2007
Denies U.S. admission to any alien who is or was a leader or member of the Magyar Garda (Hungarian Guard) or an immediate family member of such person. Authorizes the President, with congressional notification, to waive such prohibition if in the U.S. national interest.
United States · United States Congress · 15 November 2007
Justice for the Newark College Students Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require: (1) the Secretary of Homeland Security (current law refers to the Attorney General) to make investigative resources available to state and local law enforcement agencies to determine whether an individual arrested for a felony or an aggravated felony (current law refers to only an aggravated felony) is unlawfully in the United States; (2) state and local agencies to use such information to determine whether an arrested individual is unlawfully in the United States and to provide the appropriate court with such information; (3) the court to report such case's disposition to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS); and (4) mandatory federal detention of such individuals pending removal, and release only in furtherance of the felony case for which the arrest was made.
United States · United States Congress · 15 November 2007
Optimizing Visa Entry Rules and Demanding Uniform Enforcement Immigration Reform Act of 2007 or the OVERDUE Immigration Reform Act of 2007 - Revises worldwide immigration level and visa allotment provisions, including establishment of specified new nonimmigrant classifications. Provides citizenship or nationality at birth for a person born in the United States only if such child was born to parents, one of whom is: (1) a U.S. citizen or national; or (2) a lawful permanent resident alien. Authorizes the use of the military to help secure the borders. Provides for increases of immigration and border enforcement personnel. Suspends the visa waiver program. Provides criminal penalties and forfeiture for unlawful presence in the United States. Provides for listing of immigration violators in the National Crime Information Center Database. Increases civil and criminal penalties for document fraud, benefit fraud, and false citizenship claims. Sets forth an identification standard for federal benefits. Requires electronic fingerprinting for U.S. passports. Authorizes visa term compliance bonds. Establishes minimum birth certificate standards for federal recognition purposes. Provides for the establishment of electronic birth and death registration systems. Renames the basic employment verification pilot program as the Employment Authorization Status Instant Check or EASI Check system and makes such system permanent and mandatory on a phased-in basis. Increases civil and criminal penalties for employer hiring violations. Provides for temporary social security cards for non-immigrant aliens authorized to work in the United States. Directs the Commissioner of Social Security to notify: (1) a U.S. employer with one or more employees whose social security account number does not match the employee's name or date of birth in Social Security Administration (SSA) records; and (2) an individual whose earnings from two or more employers are being reported under the individual's social security account number. Prohibits social security credit for work performed while unlawfully present in the United States. Makes an individual who submits a federal income tax return that relies on an individual taxpayer identification number in lieu of a social security number ineligible for any tax credit or refund (including the earned income tax credit). Revises provisions respecting: (1) adjustment of status; and (2) temporary protected status. Prohibits federal assistance to a post-secondary educational institution determined to be providing benefits in violation of the provision restricting in-state tuition to aliens unlawfully in the United States. Declares that states and state and local law enforcement personnel have the inherent authority to apprehend, arrest, detain, or transfer to federal custody aliens in the United States in the enforcement of U.S. immigration laws. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, upon state request, to provide for the transfer of an illegal alien to federal custody and the reimbursement of related state costs. Authorizes assistance to Cameron University, Lawton, Oklahoma, for a demonstration project to assess the feasibility of establishing a nationwide e-learning training course to be used by state, local, and tribal law enforcement officers to enhance such officers' ability to assist federal immigration officers. Directs the Secretary, within two years, to complete the exit component of the entry and exit data system, (US-VISIT). Prohibits employer deduction from gross income of wages paid to unauthorized aliens. Eliminates: (1) federal reimbursement of emergency health services provided to undocumented aliens after FY2007; and (2) coverage of Mexicans with border crossing cards. Provides funding for eligible providers through FY2013.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2007
213 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of the 2641 prisoners referred to in Parliamentary Question No. 476 of 6 November 2007 who had previous convictions prior to the conviction for which they are currently serving a sentence; the average number of previous convictions a current prisoner excluding remand or immigration-related prisoners has; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28909/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2007
203 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will clarify the status of Romanian and Bulgarian citizens who come to Ireland and their entitlements regarding social welfare and the right to work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28815/07]
United States · United States Congress · 14 November 2007
Prevention of Unsafe Licensing Act - Amends the REAL ID Act of 2005 to prohibit a state from issuing a driver's license or identification document to a person unless the state has complied with certain citizenship or lawful immigration status verification requirements.
United States · United States Congress · 14 November 2007
Prevention of Unsafe Licensing Act - Amends the REAL ID Act of 2005 to prohibit a state from issuing a driver's license or identification document to a person unless the state has satisfied certain citizenship or lawful immigration status verification requirements.
Germany · German Bundestag · 14 November 2007
Zeitplan zur Novellierung des Bundesmeldegesetzes, Einführung eines einheitlichen Bundesmelderegisters, Behörde zur Pflege des Registers, Art der im Melderegister gespeicherten Daten, Autorisierungs- und Zugriffsrechte, Auswirkungen der Melderechtsreform auf Bund, Länder und Kommunen, Probleme im Datenverkehr mit Datenaustauschformat X-Meld