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International Migration is a refereed bimonthly review of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) on current migration issues as analysed by demographers, economists, and sociologists all over the world. The journal is edited by Koç University and published and distributed by Wiley. The… Read More
Migration Initiatives 2020 illustrates to Member States, governments, partners, the private sector and readers the planned interventions and global funding requirements of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) for 2020. Migration Initiatives 2020 is structured around the Migration… Read More
International Migration is a refereed bimonthly review of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) on current migration issues as analysed by demographers, economists, and sociologists all over the world. The journal is edited by Carleton University and published and distributed by Wiley… Read More
Die Studie untersucht die rechtlichen Rahmenbedingungen sowie konkrete Maßnahmen der Anwerbung und Standortbindung internationaler Studierender in Österreich. Insbesondere werden die Einreise- und Aufenthaltsbedingungen, konkrete Rechte und das Hochschulsystem bezüglich internationaler Studierender… Read More
The study examines the legal and political framework as well as concrete measures for attracting and retaining international students in Austria. The analysis focuses particularly on the conditions of entry and residence, concrete rights and the higher education system regarding international… Read More
For the period covering 2019–2023, the IOM Regional Strategy for Southern Africa has identified strategic objectives to guide the work of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in the region, aligning itself with the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Developmental Goals, as well as the… Read More
The new edition of Migration Policy Practice focuses on three key and diverse migration topics: measuring the extent of migration in the Global South; comparing immigrant students´ integration; and migration and identity management questions in asylum cases.
The first article, by David Ingleby, Ann… Read More
The study describes the current state of unaccompanied minors in Austria with regard to legislation and practices. It also presents available statistics on this topic. A number of relevant areas are covered: entry, residence, asylum procedure, age assessment, guardianship, legal advice,… Read More
GiA10, on facilitating migrants' movement to safety, presents efforts by different stakeholders to address administrative barriers to international evacuations, such as by granting flexibility of immigration regimes, border management or facilitated issuance of identity and travel documents. It… Read More
Livestock production in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) region contributes up to 44 per cent of agricultural production, with the majority of its camels, cattle, goats and sheep kept under transhumant production systems. Transhumant pastoralism is a highly productive and… Read More
Este informe presenta y discute los resultados de una investigación llevada a cabo durante 2014 con el propósito de contribuir a una mejor comprensión de los motivos y las modalidades por las cuales los niños, niñas y adolescentes cruzan las fronteras internacionales.
One of the most pressing governance challenges of our time is how to manage international migration effectively, and the related need to respect the interests and needs of migrants and their families as well as those of countries, right the way through the migration cycle (origin, transit,… Read More
The study provides an overview of the conditions of entry and residence of third-country highly skilled workers in Austria. The current procedures are thereby placed in an historical perspective. More precisely, the study outlines the national legislation regulating the immigration of third-country… Read More
The objective of this national report is to provide an overview of the existing approaches, mechanisms and practical measures implemented by Austrian institutions and authorities to reduce irregular migration. The EU Synthesis report to the study outlines the situation in a comparative European… Read More
The objective of this national report is to provide an overview of the existing approaches, mechanisms and practical measures implemented by Austrian institutions and authorities to reduce irregular migration. The EU Synthesis report to the study outlines the situation in a comparative European… Read More
The study "Immigration of International Students from Third Countries to Austria" provides an overview of Austrian immigration policy, law and measures regarding international students from third countries. Furthermore, the phenomenon of mobility of international students is explored from the… Read More
The study "Immigration of International Students from Third Countries to Austria" provides an overview of Austrian immigration policy, law and measures regarding international students from third countries. Furthermore, the phenomenon of mobility of international students is explored from the… Read More
The EMN Study "Highly Qualified and Qualified Immigration of Third-Country Nationals" provides an overview of national policies and practices aiming to attract (highly) qualified Third-Country Nationals for employment. It also presents relevant statistics on the Topic.
The EMN Study "Highly Qualified and Qualified Immigration of Third-Country Nationals" provides an overview of national policies and practices aiming to attract (highly) qualified Third-Country Nationals for employment. It also presents relevant statistics on the Topic.
The study provides an analysis of the conditions in place in Austria that regulate the admission for business purposes from third-countries. Specifically it addresses three broad areas: the admission of non- EU investors and of non-EU business owners who are not yet resident in the EU, and the… Read More
This study describes the role of entry bans and readmission agreements to support Austria's return policy. Legal regulations concerning entry bans are examined, particularly in connection with return decisions. Various aspects regarding the practical application of entry bans are also analysed.… Read More
This study describes the role of entry bans and readmission agreements to support Austria's return policy. Legal regulations concerning entry bans are examined, particularly in connection with return decisions. Various aspects regarding the practical application of entry bans are also analysed.… Read More
The study provides an overview of the Austrian asylum and migration policies. In particular, the study deals with the most relevant institutions involved and the modern development of the Austrian asylum and migration system. Subsequently, the study elaborates on the current situation in the fields… Read More
The study provides an overview of the Austrian asylum and migration policies. In particular, the study deals with the most relevant institutions involved and the modern development of the Austrian asylum and migration system. Subsequently, the study elaborates on the current situation in the fields… Read More
This study deals with options for changing residence status in Austria without having to leave the country. After giving an overview of the respective admission criteria in each case, the study elaborates on the possibilities of changing an existing residence permit. Furthermore, the question of… Read More
This study deals with options for changing residence status in Austria without having to leave the country. After giving an overview of the respective admission criteria in each case, the study elaborates on the possibilities of changing an existing residence permit. Furthermore, the question of… Read More
The study provides an overview of Austria’s responses to the changing influx of migrants in the period from 2014 to 2016, the significant numbers of asylum seekers arriving and the challenges involved. At the outset, a brief description of main policy and legislative changes is given. The study… Read More
The study provides an overview of Austria’s responses to the changing influx of migrants in the period from 2014 to 2016, the significant numbers of asylum seekers arriving and the challenges involved. At the outset, a brief description of main policy and legislative changes is given. The study… Read More
This paper is part of the IOM Migration Research Leaders Syndicate’s contribution toward the Global Compact for Migration. It is one of 26 papers that make up a consolidated Syndicate publication, which focuses on proposing ways to address complex and pressing issues in contemporary international… Read More
This paper is part of the IOM Migration Research Leaders Syndicate’s contribution toward the Global Compact for Migration. It is one of 26 papers that make up a consolidated Syndicate publication, which focuses on proposing ways to address complex and pressing issues in contemporary international… Read More
This paper is part of the IOM Migration Research Leaders Syndicate’s contribution toward the Global Compact for Migration. It is one of 26 papers that make up a consolidated Syndicate publication, which focuses on proposing ways to address complex and pressing issues in contemporary international… Read More
A survey of G20 governments – the club of major economies – prepared by IOM at the request of the 2015 Turkish presidency – shows that 15 out of 19 G20 countries want immigration levels increased or maintained at the same level.
The survey, part of a broader forthcoming IOM’s report “How the World… Read More
As a polymorphic migratory profile and a climate-vulnerable country, Morocco is particularly concerned with environmental-induced mobility. On one hand, environmental and climatic factors account for migration to Morocco from sub-Saharan and movements out of and within the country, especially to… Read More
In the framework of the European Union–funded Migration, Environment and Climate Change: Evidence for Policy (MECLEP) project, the Republic of Kenya (hereafter Kenya) is one of the six pilot countries. The country was selected as it is prone to extreme events. In fact, since 1964, a total of 58.66… Read More
The “Analysis of Armenian Migration Legislation and Practice as Compared to EU Standards” was conducted by the IOM under the auspices of the Armenian Ministry of Justice and aims to study if and how the national legislation on migration is aligned with EU legislation.
The “Analysis of Armenian Migration Legislation and Practice as Compared to EU Standards” was conducted by the IOM under the auspices of the Armenian Ministry of Justice and aims to study if and how the national legislation on migration is aligned with EU legislation.
The assessment report is produced under the Ghana Integrated Migration Management Approach (GIMMA) project, funded by the European Union and jointly implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and Ghana Immigration Service (GIS).
This edition of Migration Policy Practice focuses on a range of themes, namely, migration and IT connectivity, the labour immigration system of Sweden, new migration and development strategies, and migration trends in the Arab region.
The first article describes the ways in which information and… Read More
There has been increased interest in migration and migration policies in the last decade. Several developments at global, regional, subregional and national levels have raised migration issues to the forefront of the political and policy arenas, emphasizing the need for legal frameworks to curtail… Read More
Compiling and analysing information from the media, governments, inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations, Trafficking in Migrants aims at improving the exchange of information on migrant trafficking. Published quarterly by the International Organization for Migration (IOM),… Read More
This objective of this study is to assess the current state of migration administration in the Central American countries, and thus provide both national authorities and regional entities in charge of coordinating migration policies with relevant information to facilitate the formulation of… Read More
OIM Infos est une publication trimestrielle de l'Organisation internationale pour les migrations (OIM) et présente les activités en cours de l'Organisation dans le monde entier. OIM Infos est disponible en anglais, français et espagnol.
This paper is intended to guide policymakers through challenges posed by migration and development. It is intended to be an accessible guide to the policy implications drawn from the burgeoning literature on migration and development. Its primary aim is to further the important and timely process… Read More
International Migration is a refereed quarterly review of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) on current migration issues as analysed by demographers, economists, and sociologists all over the world. The journal is edited at Georgetown University's Institute for the Study of… Read More
The new issue of Migration Policy Practice focuses on a broad range of national, regional and global migration policy areas.
During the last seven years, many governments in the Asia-Pacific region have actively engaged in the Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) as participants as well as leaders, driving its direction and continuity. The region’s engagement has clearly had an effect, judging on the themes… Read More
The current global economic crisis is impacting migration patterns and processes around the world. A reduction in migration flows globally has been reported, and in particular declines in irregular migration flows have been observed in some regions. The World Bank has reported a slowdown in the… Read More
The International Migration Law and Legal Affairs Department has been commissioned by the European Parliament to conduct a comparative study of the laws in the 27 EU Member States concerning legal immigration. The study aims at providing an overview and analysis of the conditions for legal… Read More
Le Département du Droit international de la migration et des Affaires juridiques a été chargé par le Parlement européen de conduire une étude comparative de la législation des 27 Etats membres de l'Union européenne en matière d'immigration légale. L'étude présente une vue d'ensemble et une analyse… Read More
International Migration Law N°28 - “Laws for Legal Immigration in the 27 EU Member States.