The opinion assesses the introduction of the new residence title “cross-border commuter” pursuant to Section 68 of the Settlement and Residence Act as fundamentally positive, as for the first time a clear residence status has been created for third-country nationals employed across borders. The aim is to ensure legal certainty for employees and employers and to close the current gap between access to the labor market and the right of residence.
The draft of the Skilled Workers Ordinance 2026 basically complies with the legal requirements of Section 13 AuslBG and represents a permissible instrument for the labor market policy management of qualified immigration. The focus on labor market policy indicators, the points system, the reference to wage standards and the easier access to the labor market for family members should be highlighted as positive aspects.
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https://www.migrant.at/wp-content/uploads/Beitrag-1-e1759227900678.png10241536Maryam Singhhttps://www.migrant.at/wp-content/uploads/migrantschrift-weiss-300x73.gifMaryam Singh2025-11-27 08:47:532025-12-04 10:40:41When language level is a barrier to belonging: The debate about the B2 language requirement
https://www.migrant.at/wp-content/uploads/Jobmesse-in-MAK.jpeg20481536franz.pilgerstorferhttps://www.migrant.at/wp-content/uploads/migrantschrift-weiss-300x73.giffranz.pilgerstorfer2025-10-15 13:13:542025-10-15 13:34:53Job fair at the MAK to create prospects
On September 25, 2025, we had the great pleasure of welcoming Bettina Emmerling, MSc – Deputy Mayor and Executive City Councillor for Education, Youth, Integration and Transparency of the City of Vienna – to our Counselling Center for Migrants.
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https://www.migrant.at/wp-content/uploads/TagDerAlleinerzieherInnen5.jpeg15362048franz.pilgerstorferhttps://www.migrant.at/wp-content/uploads/migrantschrift-weiss-300x73.giffranz.pilgerstorfer2025-09-29 11:54:372025-09-29 12:14:40Single Parents’ Day – Networking and offers for single parents in Vienna
Migrant attended the “Innovation in Politics Awards 2025” in Vienna – an evening full of impulses for integration, participation and innovative solutions.
The migrant advice center attended the premiere of the documentary film “Noch lange keine Lipizzaner” at the Gartenbaukino in Vienna – with humor, thoughtfulness and a performance by the “Superstars vom Hohen Markt”.
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The migrant advice center was represented at the ENGAGE.EU Expedition Week+ at WU Vienna in 2025. Maryam Singh contributed the perspectives of the advice center to the international discussion.
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Statement on the residence permit ‘cross-border commuter’ (§ 68 NAG)
NewsThe opinion assesses the introduction of the new residence title “cross-border commuter” pursuant to Section 68 of the Settlement and Residence Act as fundamentally positive, as for the first time a clear residence status has been created for third-country nationals employed across borders. The aim is to ensure legal certainty for employees and employers and to close the current gap between access to the labor market and the right of residence.
Statement on the draft Skilled Workers Ordinance 2026
NewsThe draft of the Skilled Workers Ordinance 2026 basically complies with the legal requirements of Section 13 AuslBG and represents a permissible instrument for the labor market policy management of qualified immigration. The focus on labor market policy indicators, the points system, the reference to wage standards and the easier access to the labor market for family members should be highlighted as positive aspects.
When language level is a barrier to belonging: The debate about the B2 language requirement
NewsThe Federal Government is currently discussing a comprehensive reform of the Citizenship Act (StbG).
Job fair at the MAK to create prospects
NewsOn Tuesday, the 16th Vienna Job Fair Perspektive took place at the Museum of Applied Arts (MAK).
Migrant Integration Policy Index 2025 published – integration policy stagnates
NewsThe new Migrant Integration Policy Index (MIPEX) shows: There was only minimal progress in the EU between 2019 and 2023 (+0.8 points).
Working together for integration and equal opportunities
NewsOn September 25, 2025, we had the great pleasure of welcoming Bettina Emmerling, MSc – Deputy Mayor and Executive City Councillor for Education, Youth, Integration and Transparency of the City of Vienna – to our Counselling Center for Migrants.
Single Parents’ Day – Networking and offers for single parents in Vienna
EventInformation about support services and advice centers as well as services for single parents within the city of Vienna
Innovation in Politics Awards 2025
EventMigrant attended the “Innovation in Politics Awards 2025” in Vienna – an evening full of impulses for integration, participation and innovative solutions.
Premiere of “Noch lange keine Lipizzaner” – Migrant was there
NewsThe migrant advice center attended the premiere of the documentary film “Noch lange keine Lipizzaner” at the Gartenbaukino in Vienna – with humor, thoughtfulness and a performance by the “Superstars vom Hohen Markt”.
Migrant at the ENGAGE.EU Expedition Week+ at WU Vienna
EventThe migrant advice center was represented at the ENGAGE.EU Expedition Week+ at WU Vienna in 2025. Maryam Singh contributed the perspectives of the advice center to the international discussion.