Residence Permits Research Articles

The Impact of Temporary Residence Permits on Young Refugees’ Abilities to Build a Life in Sweden

Drawing on interviews with young refugees, 20–30 years old, mainly from Syria and Afghanistan, we discuss the effects that temporary residence permits have on their ability to build a life in Sweden. The article includes both unaccompanied and accompanied youth that at some point had been given temporary residence permits. These permits could later be renewed or turned into permanent permits if the youth fulfilled certain tough requirements. Through rich empirical data, we show how these temporal techniques of border control keep young refugees in a state where they fear deportation, which have detrimental effects for their ability to build a life in Sweden. They are not able to plan ahead and they feel forced to work although they would have preferred to study, which puts them out of sync with other young people around them, challenges their sense of agency and increases their vulnerability. Temporary residence permits severely limit the life opportunities of young refugees in Sweden, and thus hamper their ability to achieve the “migrant integration” that is expected of them.

Immigration Law Enforcement Againts Abuse of Visa Residence Permits for Foreign Citizens in Buleleng Regency

This study aims to examine and analyze law enforcement against foreign nationals who violate the immigration rules in Buleleng Regency and the supervision carried out by the Buleleng Regency immigration authorities to prevent misuse of foreign citizens' residence permit visas in Buleleng Regency. This type of research is empirical legal research. The sampling technique used in this study is non-probability sampling with purvosive sampling technique and analyzed using qualitative methods. The results of the study show that Law Enforcement Against Foreign Citizens Violating Immigration Rules in Buleleng Regency, is divided into 2 (two) namely: Immigration Actions in Administrative Forms and Immigration Actions in the Form of Litigation or Judicial Processes. Supervision of the Immigration Office of Buleleng Regency to prevent the Misuse of Foreign Citizens' Residence Permit Visas, includes 2 (two) ways, namely: Administrative Supervision and Field or Operational Supervision.

How Residence Permits Affect the Labor Market Attachment of Foreign Workers: Evidence from a Migration Lottery in Liechtenstein

We analyze the impact of obtaining a residence permit on foreign workers' labor market and residential attachment. To overcome the usually severe selection issues, we exploit a unique migration lottery that randomly assigns access to residence permits for workers with an employment contract in Liechtenstein, which is situated centrally in Europe. Using an instrumental variable approach, our results show that lottery compliers raise their employment probability in Liechtenstein by on average 24 percentage points across outcome periods (2008 to 2018) as a result of receiving a permit. Relatedly, their activity level and employment duration in Liechtenstein increase by on average 20 percentage points and 1.15 years, respectively, over the outcome window. These substantial and statistically significant effects are predominantly driven by individuals not (yet) working in Liechtenstein prior to the lottery rather than by previous cross-border commuters, but even for the latter group, positive employment effects emerge in the longer run. Indeed, we find both the labor market and residential effects to be persistent even several years after the lottery with no sign of fading out. These results suggest that granting resident permits to foreign workers can be effective to foster labor supply, despite the alternative of commuting cross-border from adjacent regions.

Temporariness of Refugee Protection: For What and in Whose Interest? Cessation of Status as Related to Revocation of Residence Permits

Temporariness of Refugee Protection: For What and in Whose Interest? Cessation of Status as Related to Revocation of Residence Permits

How Residence Permits Affect the Labor Market Attachment of Foreign Workers: Evidence from a Migration Lottery in Liechtenstein

How Residence Permits Affect the Labor Market Attachment of Foreign Workers: Evidence from a Migration Lottery in Liechtenstein

An Integration Scenario of Visa and Residence Permit in Indonesia during Covid-19 Outbreak: A Policy Learning from Australia

Indonesian visa and residence permits have separated functions, where a visa is an approval to enter, but a residence permit is to stay in Indonesia. Today’s Onshore and offshore visa policy is the DGI’s breakthrough in rolling out an online visa application process to grant an electronic visa that is not integrated with residence permit functions. This study looks into a visa scheme and an integration scenario of visa and residence permit that responds to the Covid-19 outbreak in Indonesia. Using a policy analysis and policy learning from the Australian Government, this study proposes the functional integration between the Indonesian visa and residence permits into one single visa provision as the approval mechanism for foreign visitors to enter and stay in Indonesia’s territory. This study shows this integration scenario supports the proponent factors such as the current policies, systems, and practicality and simplification, and the public demand for improved public service delivery. Future work also should discuss the post-pandemic visa policy in Indonesia and the integration of other agencies’ application systems from the perspective of e-government.

How Residence Permits Affect the Labor Market Attachment of Foreign Workers: Evidence from a Migration Lottery in Liechtenstein

We analyze the impact of obtaining a residence permit on foreign workers' labor market and residential attachment. To overcome the usually severe selection issues, we exploit a unique migration lottery that randomly assigns access to otherwise restricted residence permits in Liechtenstein (situated between Austria and Switzerland). Using an instrumental variable approach, our results show that lottery compliers (whose migration behavior complies with the assignment in their first lottery) raise their employment probability in Liechtenstein by on average 24 percentage points across outcome periods (2008 to 2018) as a result of receiving a permit. Relatedly, their activity level and employment duration in Liechtenstein increase by on average 20 percentage points and 1.15 years, respectively, over the outcome window. These substantial and statistically significant effects are mainly driven by individuals not (yet) working in Liechtenstein prior to the lottery rather than by previous cross-border commuters. Moreover, we find both the labor market and residential effects to be persistent even several years after the lottery with no sign of fading out. These results suggest that granting resident permits to foreign workers can be effective to foster labor supply even beyond the effect of cross-border commuting from adjacent regions.

Permanent or temporary settlement? A study on the short-term effects of residence status on refugees\u2019 labour market participation

Whether refugees in need of protection should be granted long- or short-term residence permits in the host country upon arrival is a long-standing debate in the migration policy and scholarly literature. Rights-based models of inclusion advocate for secure and long-term residency status arguing that this will provide the foundations for successful inclusion. Responsibilities-based models on the other hand claim that migrants should only be granted such status if certain criteria, such as full-time employment, have been met, again under the belief that such a system will facilitate inclusion into the host society. Using a sudden policy change as a natural experiment combined with detailed Swedish registry data, we examine the effect permanent residency on three measures of labour market inclusion in the short-term. Our findings are twofold. On the one hand, we find that temporary residents that are subject to a relatively less-inclusive situation have higher incomes and less unemployment. However, at the same time, they are less likely to spend time in education than are those with permanent residency.First part titlePermanent or Temporary Settlement?Second part titleA Study on the Short-Term Effects of Temporary and Permanent Residence Permits on Labour Market Participation

The Implementation Of Duties & Functions Of Immigration Office In Granting Statement Permits Of Foreign Citizens

This study aims to determine the duties and functions of the Immigration Office in granting residence permits for foreign citizens, enforcing immigration laws against violations of residence permits for foreign nationals and knowing the obstacles and efforts made by the Immigration Office in granting residence permits for foreign citizens.This research uses an approach method Normative juridical which refers to the applicable laws and regulations by examining secondary data against the principle of immigration law, namely Act No. 6 of 2011 as well as case studies at the immigration office.Based on the research results, it can be concluded that the implementation of granting residence permits for foreign nationals at the Immigration Office is in accordance with the provisions stipulated in Act No.6 of 2011 concerning Immigration and related regulations as the executor. For foreign citizens who do not obey the rules, the Immigration Office can enforce the law to create state security and discipline. The obstacles faced are limited human resources, limited infrastructure, communication and administration. Efforts to overcome obstacles include: multiple assignments, procurement of generators, bringing in interpreters according to language, providing assurance of the issue of residence permits.��������Keywords: Immigration; Foreign Citizens; Residence Permit; Security and Discipline.

Residence Permits and Points Systems: New Forms of Educational and Social Stratification in Urban China

ABSTRACT This article draws on analysis of local policy documents and migrant and official interviews to explore the development, implementation and impacts of two aspects of China’s 2014 hukou reforms that have been less scrutinised than the abolition of the rural/urban distinction: the mandatory use of residence permits and points systems for migrants to cities with a population over 5 million. Taking migrant education as a case study, and focusing on Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing, it argues that central and local priorities are more about population control than social equality. Far from their stated aims of equalizing migrant services with locals, the policies introduce new forms of educational and social stratification, aimed at increasing control over migrant selectivity, with far-reaching consequences for Chinese social development.

VISA-FREE POLICY SUPPORTING ALTERNATIVES FOR TRAVELERS OF CHINA ORIGIN IN INDONESIA


 
 This study aims to provide an alternative in order to support the Visit Visa Free (BVK) policy issued by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia. The alternative is to require tourists, especially tourists from China who will use BVK facilities to use certain official Travel Agencies appointed by the Government of Indonesia. In this study discussed how the partnership relationship between the government of Indonesia and China in development in the field of tourism in Indonesia, and how alternative schemes are used in order to prevent violations of Residence Permits that are often carried out by tourists from China. This study uses a qualitative method. The results of the study concluded that: first, the partnership relationship in the tourism sector between the Indonesian government and China experienced significant progress, this was evidenced by the issuance of several policies that provided convenience for entering the Indonesian territory for tourists from China; and the two alternative schemes used by taking the concept of the implementation of Umrah which dispatched Indonesian citizens abroad, became the concept of bringing foreign tourists to Indonesia. The expectation is that the scheme can be stated in the form of legislation, so that the crime of Abuse of Residence Permit which has been dominated by Chinese Citizens can be reduced in number.
 
 

THE PROBLEM OF THE SUPERVISION OF IMMIGRATION STAY LICENSES ON ILLEGAL FOREIGN LABOR WORKING IN FOREIGN CAPITAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES IN INDONESIA


 
 Abuse of Residence Permits by foreigners with the mode of using tourist visit visas often occurs, generally used in the context of working as a Foreign Worker in a Foreign Investment Company in Indonesia. This has led to a reduction in employment opportunities for Indonesian Migrant Workers in the country and a reduction in State income in terms of the use of Foreign Workers. Based on the facts in the field, the problem of misuse of Tourism Visit Stay Permits generally comes from the policy of Free Visa for Tourist Visits, this is a problem that over time is increasingly difficult to resolve, even more difficult to detect by law enforcement officials. The involvement of Indonesia in various international agreements that accommodate the ease of investment and the use of foreign labor, has made Indonesia increasingly fulfilled by investors and foreign workers. The problem of the use of foreign workers needs to be taken seriously by the government, especially in monitoring its activities while in Indonesia, so that the use of foreign labor can be beneficial for Indonesia. Giving ease of Visa Free in order to increase foreign exchange in tourism to foreigners who will enter Indonesia, of course, must be accompanied by supervision of their residence permit as a consequence of the ease of granting the Visa Free. In order for the practice of using foreign workers illegally by foreign investment companies, it can be minimized as early as possible
 
 

Limiting the Program of Temporary Residence Permits for Foreigners Based on Real Property Investment in Latvia

Abstract There exists sharp competition amongst nations regarding the increasing foreign investments; therefore, nations are willing to offer foreign investors and their families some type of political bonus, such as temporary residence permit, permanent residence permit, or even citizenship. The simplest way to entice investors is to offer them and their family members temporary residence permits in exchange for investments - simply by purchasing real property (via the so-called “Golden Visa” program). Such a program was launched in Latvia in 2010; however, significant limitations were placed on it in 2014. This research (1) compares the “Golden Visa” programs in different countries in the world, (2) determines the impact of the program on the real property market of Latvia, and (3) searches for the main reason why limitations were applied to the temporary residence permit program in 2014, which resulted in a significant decrease in the international investments in Latvia (this part of the paper is based on the results of the following research: Viesturs, J., Auziņš, A., & Štaube, T. (2017). Arguments Used for Restricting International Real Property Transactions: Case Study of Latvia).

PENEGAKAN HUKUM TERHADAP TINDAK PIDANA PENYALAHGUNAAN IZIN TINGGAL KEIMIGRASIAN (Studi Kantor Imigrasi Kelas I Bandar Lampung)

The presence of foreigners in the area of Lampung is increasing rapidly. But most foreigners are missing or doing activities that are inconsistent with the purpose of providing immigration permit. Results of research and discussion show that law enforcement criminal act of abuse of a residence permits the immigration done by administrative measures and actions pro-justice immigration. Obstacles to the enforcement of the law against the crime of abuse of a residence permit immigration because the number of immigration officers who conduct surveillance and monitoring of the presence of foreigners is still lacking, a lack of coordination and cooperation across sectors, the lack of investigators Immigration master a foreign language other than English, the limited number of facilities operational support and Lampung people that are non-cooperative which reports or complaints from the public about the existence or activities of foreigners who are nearby are very limited. Suggestions from this study are the immigration officers should increase oversight of the existence and activities of foreigners. Pro-justice in law enforcement actions should be effected, in order to ensure a deterrent effect to the perpetrators and other foreigners so as not committing a crime similar immigration. In addition, Lampung people are expected to cooperate with immigration officials to make a complaint about the existence or activities of foreigners who are nearby. Keywords: Law Enforcement, Residence Permit, Immigration

Permanent Greek Residence Permits for Third States Investors Purchasing Property in Greece

The Law No. 4251/2014 (“Greek Citizenship Code”) consists of 148 articles and it was amended in 2015 by the Law No.4332/2015. There are several provisions and as it concerns potential investors from third States we find article 20 (part B) of the Code (as amended) to be applicable. This article examines the legal provisions applicable for foreign investors wishing to apply for a permanent residence permit in Greece. Can they do it? Are those permits really permanent? What about their families? Most questions will be answered with this short article.

Seeking Asylum and Residence Permits in Sweden: Denial, Acknowledgement, and Bureaucratic Legitimacy

Sweden’s reputation as one of the most encompassing welfare states in the world is maintained by means of a good self-image, not least in relation to refugee policies. At the same time, external authorities have been critical of Sweden’s handling of the process of seeking asylum. Drawing on Stanley Cohen’s concepts of denial and partial acknowledgment, the article explores how Swedish state officials respond to complaints regarding the process of seeking asylum and other forms of residence permit. The study analyzes judgments from the Parliamentary Ombudsman, the Chancellor of Justice and the European Court of Human Rights. The analysis suggests that even within the well-developed democratic state, denials constitute a form of account that may be utilized to maintain bureaucratic legitimacy. In addition, partial acknowledgments serve to present state actors as decent and self-correcting. At the same time these acknowledgements could be understood as constituting a means of avoiding moral censure.

Managing Surveillance? The Impact of Biometric Residence Permits on UK Migrants

On 27 May 2010, the newly formed UK Coalition government announced the cancellation of national identity cards for UK citizens. Yet, foreign nationals remain subject to a separate biometric identity card scheme—renamed ‘Biometric Residence Permits' (BRPs)—currently being rolled out to various categories of migrant. To date, over 300,000 such cards have been issued to various foreign-national groups, including international students, visiting scholars, entrepreneurs, investors and domestic workers. Although research has been conducted on UK immigration policy, there has been little investigation into how foreign nationals view, experience and negotiate BRPs. In this paper, we draw on our own empirical work to examine the impact of BRPs on migrants. From March to December 2010, interviews and participative research were conducted with the Home Office, the UK Border Agency, advocacy and civil society groups, Higher Education Institutions and individual migrants. We consider the extent to which this scheme acts as a means of exercising surveillance and control over foreign nationals, and the ability of these migrants to negotiate around such constraints.

Surveillance and identity management: Migrant perspectives on UK Biometric Residence Permits

The identity card for foreign nationals – now known as the Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) – was first introduced in November 2008. Following the May 2010 UK general election, the newly formed Conservative-Liberal Democrat Coalition government announced that the scheme would not be extended to UK citizens. To date, over 300,000 BRPs have been issued to UK foreign nationals – a group of non-EEA migrants that include international students, visiting scholars and entrepreneurs. In this paper, we draw on findings from interviews conducted with policymakers, advocacy groups, Higher Education administrators and foreign nationals - between March and December 2010 – to highlight some policy issues arising from the continued roll-out of the BRPs to this migrant group. We conclude by arguing that, although interviewees raised few objections to the BRPs in principle, cardholders were concerned about being unfairly ‘targeted’ for additional surveillance and remained unclear about the true purpose of the BRP. We identify a number of areas for further policy development.