Moldova Changes Rules for the Integration of Foreigners
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Foreign nationals in Moldova will receive free access to Romanian language courses, employment assistance and expanded legal aid. Parliament has passed the relevant draft law in its second reading.
The legislation changes the government’s approach to supporting migrants: instead of direct cash payments, the focus will be on language training, job searches and legal protection. Foreign nationals will be able to attend Romanian language classes, receive assistance with integration and get advice on job vacancies at integration centers operating under the General Inspectorate for Migration, rupor.md reports.
The law introduces specific changes for different categories of foreign nationals:
- Residence permit holders will be able to join savings and loan associations, take out loans from them and deposit their savings.
- Foreign nationals held in public custody will be entitled to emergency assistance from an on-duty lawyer.
- Applicants for stateless status will be eligible for free legal assistance regardless of their income.
- Beneficiaries of temporary protection, primarily refugees from Ukraine, will be able to apply for unemployment benefits and participate in government employment programs. If their residence document expires while they are receiving training or looking for work, their status will not be automatically revoked.