The National Contact Points of the European Migration Network (EMN) prepare several studies on migration and asylum-related issues each year based on common study template. EMN studies are elaborated in accordance with uniform specifications in order to achieve comparable results EU-wide. With the help of an external service provider, the European Commission publishes a Synthesis Report summarizing the main findings from the studies prepared by the National Contact Points.

2014
EMN Study: Unaccompanied Minors in Austria – Legislation, Practices and Statistics

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, accommodation, reception conditions, healthcare, education, vocational training, employment, integration support, absconding, legal age, return and reintegration. Thereby, the study highlights developments in these areas that took place over the last five years, between 2010 and 2014.

EMN Study: Admitting Third-Country Nationals for Business Purposes in Austria

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 admission of other third-country national business persons who travel to the EU Thereby, the study elaborates on the Austrian framework and focuses particularly on the Austrian "Red-White-Red Card" System.

EMN Study: Austria’s Return Policy: Application of Entry Bans Policy and Use of Readmission Agreements

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. After providing a comprehensive overview of existing readmission agreements, some challenges in their implementation are discussed. Finally, possible synergies between entry bans and readmission agreements on the one hand, and reintegration assistance on the other hand, are also explored.

EMN Study: The Use of Detention and Alternatives to Detention in the Context of Immigration Policies in Austria

The study mainly covers legal aspects and practices of detention and alternatives to detention in Austria. It describes the grounds on which persons can be detained for the purpose of removal, outlines the conditions for alternatives to detention, and provides insight into the practical organization of detention and alternatives to detention in Austria. Furthermore, it presents available statistics and deals with the question of what kind of influence detention and its alternatives have on asylum and return procedures.

EMN Study: Access to Social Security for Third-Country Nationals – Policies and Practice in Austria

This study describes third-country nationals' access to social security in Austria. In this context, the study presents migration-specific provisions, relevant bilateral agreements with third countries and available statistics.

EMN Study: Trafficked Persons as Asylum-Seekers – The Process of Identification and Access to Residence Rights in Austria

The Study "Trafficked Persons as Asylum-Seekers - The Process of Identification and Access to Residence Rights in Austria" deals on the one hand with the identification of trafficked persons who seek asylum in Austria. In this regard, the study focuses on the role of state institutions. On the other hand, the study explores trafficked persons' access to residence rights in Austria. Currently available options are analysed and compared using case law.

EMN Study: The Organization of the Reception System in Austria

This study explains the roles of relevant actors and describes reception conditions for asylum seekers and others entitled to basic welfare support in Austria. It examines federal and provincial legislation as well as the different types of reception facilities. Furthermore, challenges and available flexibility mechanisms are presented in the context of current trends in the number of applications for international protection that are lodged in Austria.

2013
EMN Study: Highly Qualified and Qualified Immigration of Third-Country Nationals

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.

2012
EMN Study: The Intra-EU Mobility of Third-Country Nationals – Legislation and Statistics in Austria

The third EMN Focussed Study in 2012, "The Intra-EU Mobility of Third-Country Nationals – Legislation and Statistics in Austria", analyses the current EU and Austrian legal basis for secondary mobility rights for certain groups of third country nationals within the territory of the EU Member States. The study also presents relevant statistics.

EMN Study: Immigration of International Students from Third Countries to Austria

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 perspective of political and other actors.