Digitalisation of identity documents and residence permits issued to third-country nationals

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  This EMN Inform offers an examination of practices, challenges and advantages regarding the adoption and use of digital-only identity documents and residence permits for third country nationals across EMN Member States, Georgia and Ukraine. The majority of EMN Member and Observer Countries, including Ireland, currently issue physical residence permits and identity documents. Three EMN Member States (Italy, Lithuania and … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General for Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:21 Mar 2024
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Labour Market Integration of Third-Country Nationals in EU Member States: EMN Synthesis Report


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The study aims to provide an overview of existing labour market integration policies in Member States targeting third-country nationals. It focusses on current policies and those either recently implemented (as of 2014) or amended since 2014. It offers examples of promising labour market integration measures implemented by the public sector as well as tailored employment-related initiatives provided by the private … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General for Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:12 Feb 2019
Geographic Focus:Europe
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Labour Market Integration of Third-Country Nationals in EU Member States: EMN Inform


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This inform summarises the results of the EMN Synthesis Report on Labour Market Integration of Third-Country Nationals in EU Member States. The effective integration of migrants into the host society is a key challenge Europe is currently facing. Labour market integration is a key element of successful migrant integration. While unemployment rates have been decreasing steadily since 2014, the gap between the unemployment … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:12 Feb 2019
Geographic Focus:Europe
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Challenges and practices for establishing the identity of third-country nationals in migration procedures: EMN Synthesis Report


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Abstract This study[1] presents an overview of the challenges faced by national authorities in their efforts to reliably establish and verify the identity of third-country nationals within the context of various migration procedures – namely those related to asylum, return and legal migration channels (including both short-stay and long-stay visas and residence permits).  In addition, this study reports on national practices to address those challenges. … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:19 Jan 2018
Geographic Focus:Europe
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Challenges and practices for establishing the identity of third-country nationals in migration procedures: EMN Inform


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This Inform presents an overview of the EMN Study on Challenges and practices for establishing the identity of third-country nationals in migration procedures. Key points to note: The importance of identity management in migration procedures has increased significantly in recent years in light of the rise in the number of applications for international protection since 2014/2015 and of current heightened … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:19 Jan 2018
Geographic Focus:Europe
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Retaining third-country national students in the European Union : EMN Inform


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This EMN Inform summarises the main findings of the EMN Ad-Hoc Query  on Retaining third-country national students. Key points to note: The number of international students in the EU has been rising steadily within the past years; however, the percentage of graduates choosing to stay in the EU after the end of their studies remains relatively low. In general, Member … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:20 Sep 2017
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Family reunification of non-EU nationals in Ireland

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Abstract This study investigates family reunification policy, law and practice in Ireland. It takes account of the INIS Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification as well as the recent commencement of the International Protection Act 2015, which introduced significant changes to family reunification law for beneficiaries of international protection. This study focuses on rules governing family reunification for non-EEA citizens. In … Read More

Author(s):Samantha Arnold and Emma Quinn
Publisher:Economic and Social Research Institute
Publication Date:30 May 2017
Geographic Focus:Ireland
ISBN:978-0-7070-0434-1
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Family Reunification of Third-Country Nationals in the EU plus Norway: EMN Synthesis Report

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Abstract This study [1] aims to compare national policies and / or practices on family reunification between the different EU Member States plus Norway, and to provide up-to-date information on the latest developments in this area of legal migration to Europe since 2011 onwards. The study further aims to provide comparable data on the scale of family reunification in the … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:13 Apr 2017
Geographic Focus:Europe
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Family Reunification of Third-Country Nationals in the EU plus Norway: National Practices: EMN Inform


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This Inform presents a brief overview of the EMN Synthesis study on Family Reunification of Third-Country Nationals in the EU plus Norway: National Practices. Key points to note: As one of the main avenues for legal migration to the EU, family reunification accounts for approximately a third of all arrivals of Third-Country Nationals (TCNs). Member States usually extend the scope … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:13 Apr 2017
Geographic Focus:Europe
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Policies, practices and data on unaccompanied minors in the EU Member States and Norway: EMN Inform


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This EMN Inform summarises the findings from the 2015 EMN Synthesis Report Policies, practices and data on unaccompanied minors. Key points to note: Unaccompanied minors (UAMs), for the purpose of this Study, are children (as defined by the UN CRC) from third countries, who arrive on the territory of an EU Member State unaccompanied by an adult responsible for them, … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:28 May 2015
Geographic Focus:Europe
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Admitting third-country nationals for business purposes: EMN Synthesis Report

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Abstract This study takes stock of the trend of offering specific programmes to attract and admit non-EU investors and/or business persons and to compare the ways, and extent to which, EU Member States’ existing legal and policy measures are used to facilitate and attract the entry and stay of third-country nationals for business purposes whilst safeguarding against misuse. The Study … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:05 May 2015
Geographic Focus:Europe
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Admitting third-country nationals for business purposes: EMN Inform


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This EMN Inform summarises the main findings of the EMN Study Admitting third-country nationals for business purposes. Key points to note: Designing and implementing policies/programmes and schemes to attract and facilitate the admission of third-country nationals for business purposes is a growing phenomenon. The admission of third-country national investors and business owners is not harmonised at EU level.In many cases, … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:05 May 2015
Geographic Focus:Europe
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Practical approaches and good practices in return and reintegration to Afghanistan and Pakistan: EMN Inform


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Afghanistan and Pakistan are amongst the top 5 countries of origin of third-country nationals (TCNs) subject to a return decision[1]. In 2013, around 14,700 Afghans and 26,000 Pakistan nationals were issued with a return decision, representing respectively 3.7% and 5.8% of the total number of migrants ordered to leave the EU territory. Key points to note: In 2013, 3,500 Afghan … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:09 Feb 2015
Geographic Focus:European Union and Norway; Afghanistan; Pakistan
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Challenges and good practices in the return and reintegration of irregular migrants to Western Africa: EMN Inform


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The aims of this EMN Inform are to consider the impact of assisted voluntary return (AVR) and reintegration programmes on return and reintegration to countries in Western Africa; to describe how Member States adjust their programmes to support return to this region; and to identify challenges and good practices in return/reintegration to Western Africa. Key points to note: Political unrest, … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:09 Feb 2015
Geographic Focus:European and Western Africa
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The use of detention and alternatives to detention in the context of immigration policies: EMN Synthesis Report


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Abstract This study aims to identify similarities, differences and best practices with regard to the use of detention and alternatives to detention in the context of Member States’ immigration policies. Special attention is given to detention and/or alternatives to detention in respect of vulnerable persons such as minors, families with children, pregnant women and persons with special needs. The study … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:04 Nov 2014
Geographic Focus:Europe
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Applicable fees for issuance of residence permits to third-country nationals: EMN Inform


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This EMN Inform provides an overview of the applicable fees for issuance of residence permits to third-country nationals (TCNs) as of September 2014. It is based on information collected from 24 EU Member States and Norway. The Inform particularly examines fees under a number of EU Directives, which are outlined in Section 4. Please note that Denmark, Ireland and the … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:31 Oct 2014
Geographic Focus:Europe
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Case Law of the Court of Justice of the European Union relating to legal migration and national developments: EMN Inform


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This EMN Inform provides information on EU and national case law on the interpretation and application of legal instruments within the legal migration EU acquis. For the purpose of this EMN Inform these are: Directive 2003/109/EC concerning the status of third-country nationals who are long-term residents; Directive 2003/86/EC on the right to family reunification; In addition, one example of case … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:31 Oct 2014
Geographic Focus:Europe
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Addressing facilitation of irregular migration by boats departing from North-Africa: EMN Inform


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This EMN Inform summarises the main findings of the EMN Ad-Hoc Query (AHQ) on Measures implemented / planned by EU Mediterranean Member States to prevent irregular migration by means of boats departing from North-Africa. The AHQ gathered existing evidence on the facilitation of irregular migration by sea to the European Union perpetrated by facilitators (affiliated, or not, to organised criminal … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:31 Aug 2014
Geographic Focus:EU Mediterranean; North Africa
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Judicial Europeanisation: The Case of Zambrano in Ireland

Abstract The Court of Justice of the European Union is an important motor of integration and is said to be particularly strong in those cases where the Council shows an inability to act. What is the relevance of the Court to social Europe? Europeanisation studies analyse how member states change due to European integration. Judicial Europeanisation is a topic that … Read More

Author(s):Susanne K. Schmidt
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Online
Publication Date:08 Jul 2014
Geographic Focus:null
URL:http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/01402382.2014.919775#.U9Z2y_ldU6U
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Migrant Access to Social Security and Healthcare: Policies and Practice: EMN Inform


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This EMN Inform summarises the main findings of the EMN Study on Migrant access to social security and healthcare: policies and practice. Key points to note: The equal treatment provisions contained in the EU’s Migration Directives have influenced national legislation and practice, in particular as regards the social security rights of third-country nationals holding long-term residence permit and EU Blue … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:03 Jul 2014
Geographic Focus:Europe
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