Publications
Detention Pending Removal and Alternatives to Detention in Austria
Detention in migration procedures is a measure of last resort, which may only be applied if a less coercive measure cannot be applied effectively. This study sheds light on detention pending removal and alternatives to d... Read more about Detention Pending Removal and Alternatives to Detention in Austria
Accurate, timely, interoperable? Data management in the asylum procedure
Reliable and efficient data systems are essential for fair asylum procedures, effective case management and safeguarding rights throughout the asylum process. This study focuses on the types of data that are collected on... Read more about Accurate, timely, interoperable? Data management in the asylum procedure
Long-term irregular staying migrants in Austria. Practices and challenges”
This study sheds light on the phenomenon of long-term irregular staying persons in Austria. Even though the topic of irregular migration regularly recurs in political and media debates, Austrian policymakers only have se... Read more about Long-term irregular staying migrants in Austria. Practices and challenges”
Seasonal Workers from Third Countries in Austria
This study provides an overview of Austria’s experience with the admission and employment of seasonal workers from third countries since 2016. The first part of the study describes in detail the Austrian seasonal workers... Read more about Seasonal Workers from Third Countries in Austria
Pathways to Citizenship for Foreigners in Austria
This study aims to examine the acquisition of citizenship by foreigners in Austria. The focus lies on the naturalization of “new migrants”, i.e. the foreigners who have no pre-existing ties to Austria . Amongst others, t... Read more about Pathways to Citizenship for Foreigners in Austria
Overview of National Protection Statuses in Austria
The subject of this study compromises those national protection statuses that have not been harmonized through EU-legislation but are based on provisions of national law. At first, discretionary grounds and humanitarian ... Read more about Overview of National Protection Statuses in Austria
Migratory Pathways for Start-ups and Innovative Entrepreneurs to Austria
The study examines in detail the migratory pathways open to third-country start-up founders and innovative entrepreneurs who wish to become established in Austria. The main focus is on identifying the various conditions ... Read more about Migratory Pathways for Start-ups and Innovative Entrepreneurs to Austria
Attracting and retaining international students in Austria
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... Read more about Attracting and retaining international students in Austria