2013-2015

Changes in immigration status and purpose of stay (2015)
Changes in immigration status and purpose of stay (2015)

The aim of this study is to provide an overview and analysis of the conditions that regulate the changes of status between different categories of third-country nationals in Lithuania.

Integration of beneficiaries of international/humanitarian protection into the labour market (2015)
Integration of beneficiaries of international/humanitarian protection into the labour market (2015)

The overall aim of the study is to inform on the application of integration support measures for beneficiaries of international/humanitarian protection in relation to labour market access and participation, identifying existing policies and good practices.

Dissemination of information on voluntary return (2015)
Dissemination of information on voluntary return (2015)
The main aim of this study is to identify approaches that have either targeted and/or have proven effective in reaching out to those irregular migrants who are not in contact with the authorities. The study also gathered information on Lithuanian policies and practices with regard to the dissemination of information on voluntary return more generally.
Attracting business and investment to Lithuania (2015)
Attracting business and investment to Lithuania (2015)

The overall aim of this study is to evaluate Lithuanian policy oriented towards attracting foreign business persons and investors, its practice and opportunities, and the direct connection of this process with migration.

Determining labour shortages and the need for labour migration from third countries in Lithuania (2015)
Determining labour shortages and the need for labour migration from third countries in Lithuania (2015)

The aim of this study is to provide an overview of the instruments in place in Lithuania to identify labour shortages and to quantify the needs for migrant labour from third countries. The study will also assess how the impact of labour migration on Lithuanian national labour markets is monitored and what kind of instruments are used to that end.

Admitting third-country nationals for business purposes (2014)
Admitting third-country nationals for business purposes (2014)

The aim of this study is an evaluation of existing Lithuanian legal and policy measures used to facilitate and attract the entry and stay of third-country nationals for business purposes whilst safeguarding against misuse.

Policies, practices and data on unaccompanied minors in Lithuania (2014)
Policies, practices and data on unaccompanied minors in Lithuania (2014)

The study aims to provide up-to-date information and comparable data on the numbers and state of protection of unaccompanied minors (UAMs) arriving in Europe.

Return and reintegration of irregular migrants: entry bans policy and use of readmission agreements in Lithuania (2014)
Return and reintegration of irregular migrants: entry bans policy and use of readmission agreements in Lithuania (2014)

The study pursues the aim of overviewing the rules for imposing entry bans as applicable in Lithuania and assessing the extent of application of readmission agreements.

The use of detention and alternatives to detention in Lithuania (2014)
The use of detention and alternatives to detention in Lithuania (2014)

The overall purpose of this study is to overview the use of detention and alternatives to detention in the context of Lithuania’s immigration policies. 

The organisation of reception facilities for asylum seekers in Lithuania (2013)
The organisation of reception facilities for asylum seekers in Lithuania (2013)

The main aim of this study is to identify good practices and existing mechanisms for flexible, efficient reception facilities whilst maintaining quality of reception conditions.

Social and health care services for migrants (2013)
Social and health care services for migrants (2013)

The study aims at investigating the legal and administrative opportunities of third-country nationals to receive social and health care services in the Republic of Lithuania. The target group of the study is the third-country nationals residing in Lithuania and holding a permanent or temporary residence permit.

Attracting highly qualified and qualified third-country nationals (2013)
Attracting highly qualified and qualified third-country nationals (2013)
The aim of this study is to outline policies and concrete practical measures in Lithuania that aim to attract (highly) qualified third-country nationals.