Ad Hoc Query on challenges and opportunities in the use of digital services in legal migration procedures

14/12/2025

This ad hoc query, which informed the preparation of an EMN Inform, collected information on how EMN Member and Observer Countries have adapted digital services in legal migration procedures to ensure accessibility and inclusion for applicants with disabilities and digitally disadvantaged applicants. It examined compliance with relevant EU and international frameworks, as well as national legislation. It also explored additional accessibility measures, support for users with special needs, GDPR safeguards, user involvement in service design, and approaches to digital disadvantage, alongside challenges and good practices identified by countries.

Theme:
Economic migration
Family Migration
Student Migration
Citizenship & Nationality
Borders & Visa
Publication type:
Ad Hoc Queries
Keywords:
legal migration
digitalisation
accessibility
inclusion

Ad Hoc Query on residence permits for the purpose of studies of third-country national minors

14/11/2025

This ad hoc query maps the legislation and current practices in EMN Member and Observer Countries regarding the issuance of authorisations to stay for study purposes granted to minors. This mapping includes eligibility criteria, procedural requirements, and information on who assumes responsibility for the minor during their stay in the receiving country.

Theme:
Student Migration
Publication type:
Ad Hoc Queries
Keywords:
residence permit
authorisation to stay
minor
education

Ad Hoc Query on procedures for providing missing or supplementary information in application processes

10/11/2025

This ad hoc query examines whether national procedures allow or require immigration officers to request missing or additional information from applicants for legal migration after an initially incomplete application, and, if so, under what circumstances, to what extent, and within which deadlines.

Theme:
Economic migration
Family Migration
Student Migration
Publication type:
Ad Hoc Queries
Keywords:
legal migration
application for a residence permit
missing information

New Myria thematic report reveals trends in work and study migration in Belgium

19/09/2025

Myria, the Federal Migration Centre, has published a thematic report on economic migration, free movement and students as part of its annual report "Migration in figures and rights 2025". The publication explains trends in labour migration and study-related mobility. It shows that labour migration from outside the EU has slightly decreased, the share of third-country nationals among temporary postings has continued to grow, and student numbers are increasing.

Theme:
Economic migration
Student Migration
Type:
News item
Keywords:
Myria
annual report
labour migration
student migration
temporary posting

Ad Hoc Query on proof of necessary funds in study-based residence permit applications

15/08/2025

This ad hoc query examines how EMN Member and Observer countries verify that third-country nationals applying for residence permits with the purpose of study have sufficient funds to support themselves during their stay. The query also explores trends in the issuance of residence permits for third-country national students and their family members in recent years.

Theme:
Student Migration
Publication type:
Ad Hoc Queries
Keywords:
student
sufficient financial resources
documentary proof
residence permit
application for family reunification

EU Court confirms that student-visa appeals must remain effective through timely decision-making

19/06/2025

On 19 June 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union delivered a judgment in response to a request from the Brussels Court of First Instance (French-speaking) regarding appeal procedures following the refusal of student visas. The referral followed concerns raised by Belgian lawyers and the NGO CIRÉ, highlighting that late notification of refusals often prevents students from exercising an effective remedy. The Court clarified that, while no urgent procedure is required, national systems must ensure that visa decisions and related appeals are issued in time for a meaningful judicial review.

Theme:
Student Migration
Type:
News item
Keywords:
student visa
refusal
effective remedy

Migrant Education Policy Index (SIRIUS - Migration Policy Group)

01/05/2025

The 2025 SIRIUS Migrant Education Policy Index introduces a novel framework for evaluating inclusive education policies across 15 EU Member States. Structured around seven key dimensions, the Index highlights existing disparities and effective practices in supporting migrant learners. It underscores the urgent need for systemic reforms to ensure equitable and high-quality education for all students, regardless of migration background. The report advocates for a learner-centred approach prioritising structural flexibility, cultural and linguistic inclusion, and coordinated policy interventions.

Theme:
Integration
Student Migration
Publication type:
Report
Keywords:
education policy
Migrant education
migrant student
undocumented student

Chaire Quetelet conferenties 2011: Urbanisatie, interne migratie en demografische veranderingen

24/10/2011

Van 16 tot 18 november 2011, organiseren 'le Centre de recherche en démographie et société' en de katholieke universiteit van Louvain-La-Neuve een driedaagse conferentie over urbanisatie, interne migratie en demografie, en de gevolgen en ontwikkelingen tussen deze drie fenomenen.

Theme:
Studentenmigratie
Type:
Evenement
Keywords:
demografische tendensen

Doctoraatsseminarie van CeMIS: De invloed van Europese studentenmobiliteit op Europese identiteit en toekomstige migratie-aspiraties

29/09/2011

Theme:
Studentenmigratie
Keywords:
studentenmigratie

Eurostat Statistics in Focus: Residence permits issued to non-EU citizens

05/09/2011

In 2009, EU Member States issued about 2.3 million new residence permits to third country nationals, i.e. to non-EU citizens, a number that represents a decline of about
0.2 million compared with 2008.

Theme:
Economic migration
Family Migration
Student Migration
Data & Statistics
Publication type:
Report
Keywords:
Eurostat
residence permit

Ad Hoc Query on the employment of third-country students

25/05/2011

Ad hoc query, requested by the Swedish NCP concerning the possibilities for third-country students to remain in a European Union Member State after completing their studies in the EU. 20 responses

Theme:
Economic migration
Student Migration
Publication type:
Ad Hoc Queries
Keywords:
student migration

Evening lecture: 'The Second Generation in Europe'

06/05/2011

The Centre for Migration and Intercultural Studies (CeMIS) invites to an evening lecture followed by a debate on the theme 'Education in Intercultural Society'
Where: Kapel Grauwzusters, Lange Sint-Annastraat 7, 2000 Antwerp
When: 17 May, 18-19.30h

Theme:
Migration
Student Migration
Cross-sectional
Integration
Vulnerable groups
Type:
Event

Policy on Student Migration to Belgium: History, State of Play, Projections

06/05/2011

Report of the Universities UG (Ghent) and ULB (Brussels) on behalf of the Belgian government

Theme:
Student Migration
Publication type:
Report
Keywords:
student migration
third-country nationals