The plan has been developed based on the conclusions made by the parliamentary investigative commission on immigration issues. This commission was once chaired by Dombrova, and its final report included about 100 recommendations for improving immigration policy and migration control, said the advisor to the minister, Maria Luize Ratniece, to the LETA agency. Now, as the Minister of the Interior, Dombrova proposes to implement the Saeima's recommendations in practice. The Ministry of the Interior, in cooperation with other institutions, has developed a plan to limit migration, which also aligns with the government's declaration. On Monday, the plan is set to be discussed at a meeting of the coalition council for cooperation, before being sent for inclusion in the Cabinet of Ministers' agenda. "Even in the parliamentary investigative commission, we identified a number of problems in Latvia's immigration system and prepared specific recommendations for their resolution. Now these recommendations must become concrete solutions. The plan provides for quotas for citizens of third countries, stricter requirements for foreign students and universities, as well as much stricter control in the areas of employment and residence in the country," noted the Minister of the Interior. One of the key points of the plan is the introduction of quotas for citizens of third countries who will be able to enter and stay in Latvia, allowing the state to more effectively control immigration. At the same time, it is planned to limit the opportunities for citizens of third countries to engage in economic activities as self-employed individuals, while maintaining a number of exceptions, as well as to restrict the use of unscrupulous intermediary firms in the employment of foreigners. The plan aims to limit the activities of foreigners on platforms such as "Bolt" and "Wolt" by enhancing the verification of personal data and work rights, as well as restricting the ability to work on platforms for individuals who do not have the appropriate legal basis for employment in Latvia. The plan provides for stricter admission conditions for students from third countries at Latvian universities, their attendance at classes, and their overall share in universities. At the same time, it is planned to strengthen the responsibility of the universities themselves for violations in inviting students from third countries. As one of the sanctions for significant violations, the possibility of revoking accreditation is provided. It is also planned to prohibit entering into hiring contracts with agencies for attracting students from third countries, except for attracting citizens of NATO and OECD member states. According to the plan, asylum seekers will be required to register regularly, and penalties will be imposed for non-compliance with the requirements. In the case of unauthorized absence, the plan provides for the annulment of asylum requests and the expulsion of individuals from the country. The plan also includes conducting regular raids.
