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ITALY: New Process for Foreigners With Residence Permit of Longer Than One Year

3/10/2012

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__from ABIL Global Immigration Update

As of March 10, 2012, there are new process details for foreigners over 16 years of age who have entered Italy for the first time and possess a residence permit with a duration of at least one year.

Beginning on March 10, 2012, the following will apply to foreigners over 16 years of age who have entered Italy for the first time and possess a residence permit for at least one year:
  • Upon signing of the Contract of Stay, foreigners will be assigned 16 credits corresponding to level A1 for skills in the Italian language and a sufficient level of culture and life in Italy. They should attend a free mini-course, which lasts between five and 10 hours.
  • Integration is measured in credits that refer to linguistic knowledge, courses attended, each foreigner's level of education, and certain actions taken. The credits may be lost for any criminal charges, personal security measures, or illegal administration or taxes.
  • Within two years of signing the Contract of Stay, the prefecture will review the documentation and can request an exam if necessary. At least thirty points (credits) must be achieved within this period of time; if not, the following will apply:
  • Credits 1-29: The foreigner will be asked to retake exams or courses and must obtain 30 credits within the following year.
  • Credit of 0: The residence permit will be revoked and expulsion will be implemented.
Further information from the Ministry of Internal Affairs with regard to this process is expected to be forthcoming.
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ITALY: Implements the Integration Agreement

3/10/2012

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from ABIL Global Immigration Update

Beginning on March 10, 2012, all foreigners over 16 years of age who enter Italy for the first time and apply for a residence permit with a validity of at least one year must sign an "Integration Agreement" (Accordo di Integrazione) at the immigration office (Sportello unico per l’immigrazione) or at the police headquarters (Questura). The new measures do not apply to those already present in Italy.

The agreement regulates the new point system for the permit of stay. Foreigners are accredited with points or credits based on their level of integration into Italian society.

The agreement, where possible, is translated into the native language of the person. Upon signing the agreement, each foreigner is automatically assigned 16 points, which corresponds to a sufficient knowledge of the Italian language (A1) and of the basic principles of Italian culture and public life.

The main points of the agreement include:
  • Achievement of an "A2" level of knowledge of the Italian language (slightly higher than the basic level);
  • Sufficient knowledge of the fundamental principles of Italian law and public administration;
  • Basic knowledge of Italian public life (e.g., social service, health care);
  • Compliance with work and tax obligations;
  • A guarantee that children of school age attend compulsory education.
From the date of signing the agreement, the foreigner has two years to obtain the required minimum points. This can be extended up to three years if necessary.

Within six months of signing the agreement, the foreigner must attend a free cultural education course (five to 10 hours). The course can be taken in one of several languages: English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Albanian, Russian, or Filipino.

The foreigner is awarded points based on considerations such as demonstrating knowledge of the Italian language, courses taken, and educational qualifications. Those who obtain at least 30 points are considered to have fulfilled the requirements of the integration agreement, while those who obtain between one and 29 points are given one year to complete everything and obtain the necessary minimum 30 points. Those who have all their points deducted are no longer eligible for a permit of stay or renewal and will be expelled from Italy.

Points may also be deducted for reasons such as a criminal sentence, even if not a definitive sentence (a judgment by a lower court that can be appealed); being a threat to public security; or committing administrative or tax offenses.

One month before its expiration date, the immigration office will review all the documents submitted by the foreigner (e.g., certificates of courses attended, educational certificates). Those who fail to submit the certificates must undertake a test if the authorities deem it necessary.

The Ministry of Home Affairs maintains an official register of all foreigners who have signed the integration agreement. The register indicates points obtained by each foreigner. Any changes to the points will be communicated to the relevant person, who will also have access to the register to check status.

The law also provides the possibility to suspend or postpone the agreement for cause of force majeure or for justified reasons that prove it is impossible to fulfill terms of the agreement such as serious illness, work, study and training obligations.
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CANADA: New Rules for Criminal Admissibility to Canada

3/1/2012

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from ABIL Global Immigration Update

Certain individuals, previously ineligible for entry to Canada due to past criminality, may be eligible for a fee-exempt "on the spot" temporary resident permit for one visit to Canada, under new rules that took effect on March 1, 2012.

To qualify for the exemption, the port-of-entry applicant must:

  • have served no jail time, and
  • have committed no other acts that would prevent him or her from entering Canada.
Applicants may be eligible for a fee waiver if they:

  • have been convicted of an eligible offense (or its equivalent in foreign law);
  • have served no jail time;
  • have committed no other acts that would prevent them from entering Canada; and
  • are not inadmissible for any other reason.
Eligible convictions include those equivalent to criminal offenses under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), Section 36(2).

The equivalent convictions vary from country to country. Among others, they include:

  • driving under the influence of alcohol;
  • public mischief; and
  • shoplifting.
No serious criminal offenses, defined under Section 36(1) of IRPA, are eligible. Among others, they include:

  • robbery;
  • fraud over C$5000; and
  • assault causing bodily harm.
Applicants may become admissible again if they:

  • apply for a temporary resident permit and are approved;
  • demonstrate through appropriate documentation that they meet the legal requirements to be deemed rehabilitated;
  • apply for rehabilitation and are approved; or
  • obtain a pardon.
Legal representation for these various applications and processes is strongly recommended because refusal rates are high. Contact your Alliance of Business Immigration Lawyers attorney for assistance.

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