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The Amendments To The Immigration Act

Original Language Title: Grozījumi Imigrācijas likumā

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The Saeima has adopted and the President promulgated the following laws: amended immigration law to make the Immigration Act (the Saeima of the Republic of Latvia and the Cabinet of Ministers rapporteur, 2002, nr. 24; 2003; 2004, nr. 16, 10. No; 2005, nr. 2), the amendments are as follows: 1. in article 4: make the first part of paragraph 1 by the following: "1) is a valid travel document. A travel document is valid if: (a) it is recognized) in the Republic of Latvia, b) that match a certain pattern (c)) at all foreigners, personal data and photographs, which this document is used as a travel document. To request a residence permit for each foreigner need their own travel document, d) it expires at least than three months beyond intended stay in the Republic of Latvia, e) it does not contain the document's publisher not specified corrections, mechanical damage or smudges, which it is not possible to identify the holder of the document, read the information in the document or the document falsification, f) it is a place of visas or necessary service marks on the frontier. This condition does not apply if the Republic of Latvia in binding international agreements stipulates that visas or such marks need not be; "
turn off the first part of paragraph 3, the words "and life";
Add to the second part of paragraph 6 by the following: "6) is a cruise ship passenger, if cruise ship port in less than 72 staying for hours and this article is not the foreigners in the tenth part of the country referred to a citizen or a foreigner, who is granted to a foreign country or stateless persons refugee status."
Add to article at the eighth, ninth and tenth by the following: "(8) issued by a visa or residence permit for foreigners who are in the ninth part of this article that list includes national citizen, or foreigner, to which a foreign State or a stateless person granted refugee status, officers will check the information available on whether foreigners entry will not cause danger to national security or public order and security (hereinafter additional inspection).
(9) the cabinet shall determine a list of countries whose citizens, issued a visa or residence permit, an additional check is made.
(10) the cabinet shall determine a list of countries whose nationals require a visa to enter the Republic of Latvia for a cruise ship passenger capacity where the cruise ship port less than staying 72 hours. "
2. Put article 5 second subparagraph by the following: "(2) if the foreigner stayed in the Republic of Latvia with termiņuzturēšan, after the expiry of the permit, he is not leaving the Republic of Latvia, is not eligible to receive a visa or to continue to reside in the Republic of Latvia in accordance with article 4 of this law, the second subparagraph of paragraph 1. Administration Manager or his authorised officer may authorize the issue of a visa, if it complies with international law, Latvia's national interests or is related to force majeure can or humane. "
3. Article 9: replace the first paragraph, the words "as to" with the words "Corporation as a company or administration";
Add to the second part of paragraph 2 after the number and the word "19." with the words "and of the work shall receive no remuneration."
4. Add to article 12, the second subparagraph of paragraph 10 and 11 by the following: ' 10) a foreigner requires a transit visa or a transit visa at the airport and he is the national of a visa or residence permit, which he was about to enter (if necessary);
11) the applicant is a foreign journalist. "
5. in article 16: Add to the third paragraph after the word "issue" with the words "or foreigner residence permit issued or other visa";
replace the fourth subparagraph, the word "alternates" with the words "authorised officer".
6. in article 18: express first and second subparagraph by the following: "(1) State border guard officials shall take a decision on the refusal of foreigners to enter the Republic of Latvia, if: 1) the foreigner does not have a valid travel document;
2) foreigners presented fake or other people's travel documents;
3) foreigners does not have a valid visa, if required;
4) foreigners presented fake or another person being issued a visa or residence authorisation;
5) foreigner unable to produce relevant documents justifying the entry and residence;
6) a foreigner can prove that he has the necessary financial resources to stay in the Republic of Latvia and then the event to another country in which he has the right to enter;
7) a foreigner on the persons included in the entry of the Republic of Latvia is prohibited;
8) a foreigner poses a threat to national security or public order and security or foreigners entry to the pose a threat to international relations.
(2) the Cabinet of Ministers approved the decision on refusal of entry for foreigners in the Republic of Latvia, the sample form and determines the procedure for filling out a form. ";
to supplement the article with the fourth paragraph as follows: "(4) the State border guard Chief, or his authorized officer may admit to the foreigners in the Republic of Latvia, whose travel document does not conform to article 4 of this law, the first subparagraph of paragraph 1, if the conditions laid down in it comply with the binding rules of international law, Latvia's national interests or is associated with or can be compelling humanitarian considerations."
7. Turn off article 19.
8. Make the second subparagraph of article 21 (1) of the following: "1) decision on refusal of entry for foreigners in the Republic of Latvia;".
9. Express article 22, second paragraph as follows: "(2) Termiņuzturēšan permit, the validity of which is longer than one year are recorded each year. Permanent residence shall register every five years. "
10. Article 23: replace the first subparagraph of paragraph 2, the words "one year" with the words "five years";
make the first part of paragraph 3 as follows: "3) on the term, but not longer than five years, if he is a person who is registered as a partnership in the commercial register confrère, having the right to represent the partnership, Board Member, Council Member, prokūrist, the administrator, liquidator or a person authorised to represent the Merchant (foreign merchant) activities associated with branch;";
turn off the first part of paragraph 5;
replace the first subparagraph of paragraph 6, the word "four" with the word "five";
make the first part of paragraph 10 by the following: ' 10) to the Republic of Latvia students accredited educational institution or full-time student training time, but not more than one year; ";"
to supplement the first part with 20 and 21 by the following: "20) up to the judgment of divorce and the child's place of residence determination date of entry into force, but not longer than one year, if the marriage is a marriage of class and a child who is a citizen or non-citizen of Latvia;
21) for a period not exceeding a year if the pre-trial investigation authorities or court requires that a foreigner staying in the Republic of Latvia until completion of the criminal proceedings or proceedings in court. ";
to make the fourth subparagraph by the following: "(4) in the first subparagraph 1., 2., 3., 4., 6., 7., 8., 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19 and 20 and 30 and 31 of this Act in the cases referred to in article termiņuzturēšan permits to foreigners residence permits issued to date is entitled to claim the spouse also foreigners, minors (also in custody) for children and dependent persons.";
to supplement the article with a fifth by the following: "(5) the first paragraph of this article, 2., 3., 4., 6., 7., 8., 9, 10, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20 and 21 at the end of this period a foreigner can require a residence permit, in the following paragraphs the basis for requesting the residence permit is still there."
11. Article 24: make the first part of paragraph 5 by the following: "5) foreigner who in the Republic of Latvia received a diploma of secondary education, and mastered the secondary education program national language;"
turn off the first part of paragraph 9, the words "or" alternative ";
in the fourth paragraph, replace the words "the citizenship of another State" by the words "the decision on Latvian citizens or non-citizens of Latvia's loss making status".
12. Replace the first subparagraph of article 25, article 26, first paragraph, the first subparagraph of article 30 and article 31, first paragraph, the word "get" with the word "require".
13. Express article 31, second subparagraph by the following: "(2) the first paragraph of this article shall also apply to the conditions for foreigners to the spouse and children, if they are not in any of this law, article 29, first paragraph, 1, 2, and 3. the provisions of paragraph 1."
14. Article 32: turn in the second paragraph, the words "in connection with employment or commercial activity";
adding to the third paragraph after the words "Administration" with the words "Chief or his authorized officer";
to make the fourth subparagraph by the following: "(4) the students of the educational institution and the students residence during the term of validity of the licence is not entitled to claim a residence permit to the Board due to other reasons to stay."
15. Article 33 of the expression as follows: "article 33. (1) the Board, after all a residence permit application for the receipt of documents necessary for them to consider and answer: 1) on termiņuzturēšan permit: 30 days;
2) for permanent residence — 90 days;

3) for a permanent residence permit, which is required in accordance with this law, article 24, first paragraph, point 8, to 30 days.
(2) applying for the residence permit required documents is determined by the Cabinet of Ministers.
(3) documents to be submitted to the termiņuzturēšan application for the permit to the Board no later than 30 days before the previous termiņuzturēšan the expiry of the permit, but permanent residence application for the permit, not later than 90 days before the previous residence permit expires.
(4) where the third part of this article in the overdue, boss or the authorized officer may be allowed to submit documents for the residence permit, if it complies with the national interests of Latvia and is based on the relevant documents or is associated with or can be compelling humanitarian considerations. In such cases, the decision shall be taken under an accelerated procedure: within 10 working days of a request for permission to termiņuzturēšan, and 30 working days of a request for permanent residence permit.
(5) if the residence permit is required more than 90 days after the end of the previous period of validity of the residence permit, this law, 25, 26, 30 and 31, in the case referred to in article residence permit shall be issued for a period set out in this article, the first part of paragraph 1.
(6) article 3 of this law referred to in the first subparagraph, the officials have the right to negotiate with foreigners and his host and request explanations and documents justifying the purpose of entry and residence of foreigners and the veracity of the information provided, as well as to check foreigners or his host information to make a decision on the issue of the residence permit. "
16. Article 34, first paragraph: Add to the introductory paragraph by the word "issue" with the words "or registration";
replace the first sentence of paragraph 5 with the following text: "5) foreigner has the disorder or disease that threatens public safety and the health of its members, or there is reason to believe that a foreigner could pose a risk to public health, except when the foreigner with the consent of the Ministry of health come to treat the disorder or disease. Health and disease in the list is determined by the Cabinet of Ministers. ";
to make the paragraph 9 second sentence as follows: "this Convention does not apply to foreigners who rewards (compensation) at the time of receipt has been minor, to foreigners who pay off the compensation received (compensation), as well as to foreigners who require termiņuzturēšan permission, but it is not required, on the basis of this law, 25, 26, 30 or article 31;";
Add to paragraph 16, after the word "permit" with the words "or the last year worked without a work permit";
Add to part with 22, 23, 24 and 25 of the following paragraph: "the inviter is located at 22) pre-trial investigation or custodial institution, except where the residence permit requires the host spouse and their family is a common minor child;
23) the residence permit required under article 23 of this law, the first subparagraph of paragraph 1, article 25, first paragraph, paragraph 2 or 3, the first paragraph of article 26 of paragraph 2 or 3, the first paragraph of article 30 or article 31 and the inviter for more than six months during the year, residing outside the Republic of Latvia, except when the inviter is a sailor or perform military service in the Republic of Latvia's national armed forces or for civilian service outside the Republic of Latvia;
24) the foreigner stayed in the Republic of Latvia in accordance with article 23 of this law, first paragraph, 2, 3, 4 or 7 and for the last year about her not to pay taxes or has legal or statutory tax debt;
25) spouses do not follow this law, article 26, third paragraph, or has reason to believe that the marriage actually does not exist. "
17. Article 35: turn off paragraph 12;
express the following paragraph 13: "13) foreigner year continuously residing outside the Republic of Latvia for more than three months from the day when he arrives at the frontier points, or more than six months during the year, counted from the day when he arrives at national border crossings, except in the absence of applied cabinet order and it is documented by a certified supporting reason. Absence, related to employment shall be considered valid only if foreigner nine months without a break has had the status of unemployed persons in the Republic of Latvia ";
to supplement the article with 18, 19, 20 and 21 of the following paragraph: "18) the inviter for more than six months during the year, residing outside the Republic of Latvia, except when the inviter is a sailor or perform military service in the Republic of Latvia's national armed forces or for civilian service outside the Republic of Latvia;
19) a foreigner staying in the Republic of Latvia in accordance with article 23 of this law, first paragraph, 2, 3, 4 or 7 and for the last year about her not to pay taxes or has legal or statutory tax debt;
20) spouses do not follow this law, article 26, third paragraph, or has reason to believe that the marriage actually does not exist;
21) refused to register the termiņuzturēšan permissions. ";
believe the current text of article of the first part;
to supplement the article with the second part as follows: "(2) if the foreigner is annulled, the termiņuzturēšan permission termiņuzturēšan permissions cancels his or her spouse, minor children, and the guardianship or custody of persons whose residence in the Republic of Latvia related to that foreigner's stay in the Republic of Latvia."
18. Article 36, first paragraph: Express (4) and (5) as follows: "4) foreigners during the year continuously residing outside the Republic of Latvia for more than six months counting from the day when he arrives at the frontier points, or more than two years and six months for five years, counted from the day when he arrives at national border crossings, except in the absence of applied cabinet order and it is documented by a certified supporting reason. Absence, related to employment shall be considered valid only if foreigner nine months without a break has had the status of unemployed persons in the Republic of Latvia;
5) foreigner stands out or travel to a foreign country permanently; "
turn off paragraph 7, the words "or alternate".
19. Article 40 of the expression as follows: "article 40. (1) the host or a foreigner, which in accordance with Cabinet of Ministers regulations do not require the call to request a residence permit have the right to challenge the decision on the issue of the residence permit or refusal to revoke the residence permit of management supervisor, within 30 days after the date of entry into force of this decision.
(2) the Chief of Government decision on the issue of the residence permit or refusal to revoke the residence permit in the first part of this article, the persons referred to in the procedure prescribed by law have the right to appeal to the Court.
(3) the submission of the application the Court shall cause any foreigner who refused to issue a residence permit or a residence permit is withdrawn, the right to reside in the Republic of Latvia, except for in the fourth paragraph of this article, in certain cases.
(4) the foreigner who refused to issue a residence permit or a residence permit is withdrawn, have the right to reside in the Republic of Latvia or of redress before the appeal period when the issue of the residence permit or refusal to revoke the residence permit is not justified by his inclusion in the list of foreigners arriving in the Republic of Latvia is prohibited in accordance with article 61 of this law, the first or the second part and: 1) refused or annulled residence permit requested under this law, article 24, first paragraph 1, 2 or 8 or article 25 or article 26;
2) refused or withdrawn termiņuzturēšan permit required under this law, the first paragraph of article 25, paragraph 2 or article 26, paragraph 2 of the first subparagraph. "
20. Article 42 of the expression by the following: ' article 42. (1) the expulsion order and the established term entry ban foreigners shall have the right, within seven days after the expulsion order takes effect, challenging the Administration's boss. During the examination of application for foreigners have the right to reside in the Republic of Latvia.
(2) the decision of the Chief of Government of the contested order of departure and at the specified entry ban for foreigners, seven days after the date of entry into force has the right to appeal to the Court. Submission of application to the Court does not suspend the operation of the decision. "
21. Supplement article 44 by name "with" with the words "the decision provides" or exit.
22. in article 46: replace the first paragraph, the words "and the maintenance of order in the border area of the Republic of Latvia" by the words "or residence order in the Republic of Latvia and it is found in the border area";
to supplement the first sentence with the following: "the decision may set a deadline for the entry ban, in accordance with article 63 of this law the second subparagraph.";
to complement the second paragraph after the word "acceptance" by the words "or for humanitarian reasons."

23. the express article 47 and 48 as follows: "article 47. (1) administrative officer within 10 days of the conditions mentioned in this paragraph of the day finding a decision on forced return of foreigners, setting a deadline for the entry ban, in accordance with article 63 of this law in the second or third part, if: 1) do not travel from foreigners of the Republic of Latvia within seven days after receipt of expulsion orders in accordance with article 41 of this law, the first paragraph and article 42 of this law in order not to challenge the expulsion order;
2 official of the State border guard) detained foreigners in the territory of the Republic of Latvia, with the exception of this law in the first subparagraph of article 46 in certain cases.
(2) the first subparagraph of this article, paragraph 1 of the decision in the case of a forced expulsion of foreigners from the Republic of Latvia may not be appealed.
(3) the first subparagraph of paragraph 2 in the case referred to in the decision on forced expulsion of foreigners from the Republic of Latvia, the foreigner has the right to seven days to challenge the Administration in submitting the application manager. Complaint management supervisor, does not entitle the foreigners to reside in the Republic of Latvia.
(4) the Chief of Government is right decision on humanitarian grounds for the expulsion of foreigners forced to cancel or suspend its operation.
48. article. (1) If, after the sentence in the Republic of Latvia of criminal offences committed on the foreigner have no basis to stay in the Republic of Latvia, the management Chief shall act on his forced return, specifying the time limit for the entry ban, in accordance with article 63 of this law the second part.
(2) the Chief of Government decision on forced expulsion and prohibition of entry of foreigners laid down shall be entitled within seven days after the date of entry into force of the appeal to the Court. Submission of application to the Court does not suspend the execution of the decision. "
24. Supplement article 50 with the third subparagraph by the following: "(3) the order in which the Republic of Latvia shall receive and provide assistance to the Member States of the European Union and Schengen countries in forced return by air space, the amount of this assistance, as well as the order in which to organize joint flights between the Member States of the European Union and Schengen countries, determined by the Cabinet of Ministers."
25. Article 54: express first and second subparagraph by the following: "(1) the national border guard official in 51 of this Act in the cases referred to in the article has the right to detain the foreigners to 10diennakt. The decision on the detention of foreigners have the right to appeal to the Court. Submission of application to the Court does not suspend the operation of the decision.
(2) to detain foreigners longer than 10 24-hour national border guard officials of States is entitled only to a district (City) courts (according to the actual location of the foreigners) judge (judge). On the basis of the national border guard officials in the application, the judge shall take a decision on the detention of foreigners for a period of up to two months or on refusal of detention. "
in the third paragraph, replace the word "six" with the word "two";
to make the fourth subparagraph by the following: "(4) the national border guard official application for the extension of the detention may be lodged to the Court repeatedly, but the total period of detention must not exceed 20 months."
26. To supplement the law with article 54.1 as follows: "article 54.1. (1) the decision on the extension of detention or refusal to extend the term of detention must be assessed in the following conditions: 1) foreigners are hiding their identity or refuses to cooperate with the State border guard officials of their duties to them;
2) foreigners did not have the necessary financial resources to stay in the Republic of Latvia;
3) foreigners detained in accordance with this law, article 51, first paragraph, point 2;
4) the competent authorities have reason to believe that foreigners are running an allegation or a criminal organization or its members;
5) the competent authorities have reason to believe that a foreigner poses a threat to national security or public order and safety or staying in Latvia, may hinder the pre-trial investigation or law enforcement authorities in the detection of the criminal offence;
6) the competent authorities have reason to believe that a foreigner has committed or plans to commit a serious or particularly serious crime;
7) the foreigner has committed a crime against humanity, a crime against peace, a war crime or genocide if it participated in the established by a court judgment;
8 the competent foreign authorities) have provided information that prevented foreigners to enter and stay in the Republic of Latvia.
(2) the decision on the extension of detention or refusal to extend the period of detention, the judge noted the findings, conclusions and arguments on the basis of which the decision is taken. "
27. Article 55: replace the second part of the number and the word "24 hours" with the words "and the number not later than 48 hours";
Supplement fifth after the words "send a copy" with the words "foreigners and";
express the sixth part as follows: "(6) the decision of the judges is a foreigner or State border guard Chief or his authorized officer may appeal to the 48 hours from receipt of the copy of the decision. ';
to supplement the article with the seventh and eighth by the following: "(7) the district (City) Court immediately review the complaint and decide on the merits. The case concerned the decision of the District Court adopted may not be appealed. A copy of the decision to send the National Guard to the foreigners and 24 hours from the moment of adoption of the decision.
(8) the Detention of opposition, appeal or complaint shall not in itself constitute grounds for the release of the detainee. "
28. the express 54. the first paragraph by the following: "(1) is entitled to Hold their rightful interests to appeal against detention, district (City) Court, to communicate with the consular authorities of their country and to receive legal aid. With these rights of foreigners present at the moment of detention. "
29. the express 54. the second subparagraph by the following: "(2) a detainee shall be made public at national border guard or police officer. This official should be the same sex with the foreigners. "
30. Article 61: Add to the third paragraph after the words "refuse" issue with the words "revoke or cancel the visa";
to complement the fourth part with point 7 by the following: ' 7) foreigner about committing a crime sentenced to additional penalty: expulsion from the Republic of Latvia. "
adding to the fifth subparagraph of the introductory paragraph after the words "national border guard chiefs" by the words "or his authorized officer";
replace the fifth subparagraph of paragraph 1, the words "and the numbers 3, 4, 5, 7 or 12" with the words and the number "or" point 4;
Supplement fifth paragraph 4 by the following: "4) decision to refuse to issue, revoke or cancel the visa."
31. Article 63: turn the introductory part of the first subparagraph, the words "of one year";
replace the first subparagraph of paragraph 3, the words "and the numbers 3, 4, 5, 7 or 12" with the words and the number "or" point 4;
make the second paragraph as follows: "(2) foreigners may be listed in the entry ban of three to five years, if: 1) decision on his forced return;
2) foreigner of committing criminal sentenced to additional penalty: expulsion from the Republic of Latvia. "
Add to the introductory part of the third paragraph after the word "to" with the words "or";
to supplement the article with the fourth paragraph as follows: "(4) the entry ban period shall run from the date when a foreigner from the Republic of Latvia travel."
32. Article 64: turn the introductory part of the first subparagraph, the words "on the basis of which the foreigner was included in the list";
to supplement the first part of paragraph 5 with the following: "5) the State border guard of the boss — article 61 of this law the fifth subparagraph.";
replace the numbers in the second paragraph and the words "in paragraphs 2 and 3. ' and the words ' with numbers 2, 3 and 5 in the paragraph".
33. the express article 69 and 70 as follows: "article 69. Member States of the European Union, European economic area and nationals of the Swiss Confederation and their family members entering and staying in the Republic of Latvia in accordance with European Union legislation, the application of which is determined by the Cabinet of Ministers.
70. article. If the free movement of workers during the transitional period, determined in accordance with the Treaty on the accession of Latvia to the European Union and the agreement between the European Community and its Member States and the Swiss Confederation on the free movement of persons, the Protocol is significantly compromised the Latvian labour market or, in the case of Latvia down workers ' freedom of movement restrictions, the Cabinet of Ministers, subject to the agreement on the accession to the European Union, the agreement on the participation of Latvia in the European economic area and the agreement between the European Community and its Member States and the Swiss Confederation concerning the freedom of movement provisions of the Protocol, the appropriate counter-measures. "
34. transitional provisions be supplemented with 10, 11, 12 and 13 as follows: "10 Cabinet until 1 March 2006 in article 4 of this law shall be issued for the ninth and tenth part of those rules.

11. Article 4 of this law, the ninth and the tenth part of the Cabinet of Ministers referred to the entry into force of the day, but no longer than up to 28 February 2006, a visa is required and additional check to citizens of States established Cabinet of 15 April 2003, regulations No. 183 "invitation approval procedure."
12. The Cabinet of Ministers until 1 March 2006 manages this law, article 33, the second paragraph of article 34, first paragraph, point 5, paragraph 13 article 35, article 36, first paragraph, and in article 69 the provisions referred to in the article.
13. the transitional provisions referred to in paragraph 12 of the Cabinet from the date of entry into force of the provisions, but not longer than until 1 March 2006 are applicable to the Cabinet of Ministers of 29 April 2003 regulations No. 214 "residence permit", Cabinet of Ministers of 9 November 2004, the Regulation No 914 "procedures in the Republic of Latvia shall be appointed and maintained by the Member States of the European Union and European economic area citizens and members of their families" and the Ministry of health of 21 May 2005 's order No. 122 "Concerning health and disease list" in so far as they do not conflict with this Act. "
35. Make informative reference to European Union directives as follows: "Informative reference to European Union directives, the law includes provisions resulting from: 1) Council of 25 February 1964 directives 64/221/EEC on the co-ordination of special measures concerning the movement and residence of foreign nationals which are justified on grounds of public policy, public security or public health;
2) Council of 15 October 1968 of Directive 68/360/EEC on the abolition of restrictions for workers of Member States and their families movement and residence within the community;
3) Council of 18 May 1972 by Directive 72/194/EEC extending the scope for workers who use the right to stay in a Member State after having been employed in that State, 25 February 1964 for a directive on the co-ordination of special measures concerning the movement and residence of foreign nationals which are justified on the basis of public policy, public security or public health;
4) Council of 21 May 1973 directive 73/148/EEC on the abolition of restrictions on movement and residence within the community for nationals of with regard to establishment and the provision of services;
5) Council of 17 December 1974, the Directive 75/34/EEC on the right of citizens of the Member States to remain in another Member State after the transaction performed in a self-employed capacity;
6) Council 1974 17 December Directive 75/35/EEC extending the scope of Directive No 64/221/EEC on the co-ordination of special measures concerning the movement and residence of foreign nationals which are justified on grounds of public policy, public security or public health to include nationals of Member States who use the right to remain in another Member State after it has carried out activities in a self-employed capacity;
7) Council of 28 June 1990 directive 90/364/EEC on the right of residence;
8) Council of 28 June 1990 directive 90/365/EEC on the right of residence for employees and self-employed persons who have ceased their occupational activity;
9) Council on 29 October 1993 of Directive 93/96/EEC on the right of residence of students;
10) Council of 28 June 2001, Directive 2001/51/EC supplementing the article 26 of the Convention implementing the 1985 Schengen agreement of 14 June;
11) Council on 22 September 2003 of Directive 2003/86/EC on the right to family reunification. "
Transitional provisions with the entry into force of this Act shall terminate the constitutional order of article 81 of Cabinet of Ministers issued Regulation No. 521 "amendments to the immigration law" (Latvian Saeima and the Cabinet of Ministers rapporteur, 2005, nr. 18).
The Parliament adopted the law in 2005 to 24 November.
State v. President Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga in Riga 2005 December 13 Editorial Note: the law shall enter into force by December 27, 2005.