Tell Us Your Story, an online study, is an interesting effort to better understand the needs of displaced individuals from the Ukraine. It is a way to collect important information that could be relevant to the process of inclusion.
Tell Us Your Story, an online study, is an relevant effort to understand better the needs of displaced individuals from the Ukraine. It is a way to collect important information that could be relevant to the process of inclusion.
The study, promoted by the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) and Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD,) aims at collecting information on the crossing of Europe, family composition, level of instruction and personal situation of each refugee. To participate you must be an adult, and it takes just 10 minutes to fill out the questionnaire. It’s available in:
The result will be turned over to the EU member states and OCSE. The answers will be used to provide updates on the situation to the authorities in charge and will allow to better adapt services to the needs of Ukrainian refugees.
The Perugia and Terni CPIA are offering free all levels Italian classes to 16 year old Ukrainian citizens. The goal is to promote the assimilation of refugees who have recently arrived in the Region.
Information on Classes in Perugia
At the Ponte San Giovanni location, given the Ukraine emergency, an introductory Italian class has already started. It takes place every Thursday from 9am -1pm. If necessity arises, similar classes will be started at the satellite locations of Città di Castello, Gualdo Tadino, Foligno and Spoleto.
For further information and to enroll, please contact the central location of Ponte San Giovanni at 075.396132, or send an e-mail to pgmm23500l@istruzione.it. To enroll online, use this link.
Information on the Classes in Terni
The CPIA location in Terni is at the Istituto IPSIA Pertini; the others are in Narni and Orvieto.
For further information and to enroll, please contact the Terni branch at 0744.431962 or write to cpiaternisegreteria@gmail.com. To enroll online, utilize this link.
The Terni CPIA offers another service: guidance on enrollment in schools that offer classes for minors.
The helpline to aid Ukrainian refugees who have fled the war is now operative. It will furnish information and collect data on their needs to be able to provide better support. This is project of the Fondazione Ismu along with the City of Milan and is financed by the former football player Andrij Shevchenko who donated to the Fondo #MilanoAiutaUcraina.
Useful Information
Starting on May 16, you can call the free number 02.0205, Monday – Friday from 9am to 6pm. Ukrainian speaking operators will answer, listen to your requests, and provide information on the services available from the City of Milan and territorial networks.
Goals
The helpline was created to facilitate the new arrivals assimilation in the urban area and promote an integration process that will benefit both the Ukrainian community and those who receive them. For this reason, the operators will help the refugees avail themselves of child services and education, get a residence permit or regularize one’s position in Italy. If necessary in person appointments are available.
The hope is that the helpline will be useful to get to know families and unaccompanied minors who have arrived in the city informally, and whose presence has not been signaled to the authorities, with the goal of introducing them to the services and opportunities available to them in Milan.
It’s a document granted by the Italian government that bestows on a foreigner the right to establish residence n Italian territory. The duration of the permit varies.
The application for a residence permit must be filed within eight working days after being admitted to Italy. A delay is legitimate only in the presence of circumstances beyond anyone’s control. You don’t have to apply for a residence permit if you have come to Italy for a visit, business, tourism or to study for a period not over three months. In this circumstance a declaration of presence will suffice.
If a foreign citizen arrives in Italy to work or to reunite with his/her family, and applies for a residence permit for the first time, he/she must go to the appropriate Prefecture’s Unified Immigration Desk (SUI) (here is the map,) within an eight day period after being admitted. An appointment request can be sent via a Digital Signature Certificate (PEC,) with a copy of the postmarked visa attached. Subsequently you will be called to go in person to the SUI to:
Turn in the original of the necessary papers,
Be given the appropriate permit kit,
And for those between the age of 16 and 65, to sign the integration agreement (for additional info read the FAQ on the issue.)
Awaiting employment, awaiting citizenship, international protection, family, self-employment, subordinate employment, out of the ordinary employment, seasonal employment, mission, religious beliefs, elective residence, stateless person (renewal,) study (long-term permit,) apprenticeship, professional training, EU Blue Card, need to amend residence permit (address, passport, civil status, adding on children,)
the requests must be deposited at an authorized post office, using the appropriate kit that can be found at all post offices, municipalities and union’s welfare agencies.
In case of the following grounds:
International protection, subsidiary protection, 1° international protection, medical treatment, athletic competition, justice, integration of a minor, invitation, underage individual, family members (the granting of a permit to a non-deportable alien, ex. Art. 19 T.U.) humanitarian, stateless person, workcations, and in every other case not specifically listed,
the application must be presented directly to the Questura (police.)
Generally, it’s necessary to have one’s personal ID (i.e., passport,) and any additional papers related to the type of residence permit being requested. Additional information can be had at an authorized post office, the Questura (central police station,) local municipalities and union’s welfare agencies.
The Questura will keep the original request. You will be given a copy that will serve as a receipt.
Please Note: When the application is deposited at the post office, the individual will be given a sheet with the date and time when he/she will have to go to the Questura to turn over ID photos and have their fingerprints taken.
A payment of €30.46 via a postal payment slip (PSE,) for the electronic version of residence permit. The stamped receipt must be attached to the application,
Payment via postal payment slip of a sum that ranges from €40 to €100 for the permit itself. The type of permit and its length determine the amount to be paid.
Please Note: The following categories are exempt from paying:
A spouse’s underage children or those born out of wedlock,
Those who have a residence permit for medical treatment,
Foreign citizens who are applying or renewing an international protection residence permit,
Those who are converting a still valid residence permit,
Those who need to amend a permit,
Family members of EU citizen who reside here based on D. Lgs. 30/2007.
The renewal must be filed at the post office or Questura, depending on the reason, at least 60 days before it expires. This is just a guideline, and should you not comply there is no immediate sanction foreseen. If the residence permit has expired for more than 60 days without proof that a renewal has been requested, you will be considered an irregular migrant.
In case of an application or renewal of a residence permit, the individual is a legal resident and can work provided that:
The application has been filed before expiration or within 60 days after the expiration date,
You are in possession of a receipt issued by the responsible authority that proves that an application or renewal of the permit has been filed. During this time you will be able to enroll in the National Health Service, renew the Identification Card, change your residence, have access to welfare programs, get your driver license, etc.
The residence permit cannot be renewed or extended if one’s stay in Italy is interrupted by a sojourn abroad of over 6 months, or a span of time superior to half of the permit’s validity, except in circumstances such as military service or the like. Furthermore, the residence permit will not be renewed if the legal conditions that led to its being granted no longer apply.
What are the residence permits that can be converted into work permits?
Study, apprenticeship or training
Before a permit’s expiration date, it can be converted into a work permit if the request falls within the yearly quota set by related legislation. If the conversion isn’t approved, you are still allowed to work 20 hours/week.
Seasonal Employment
Before its expiration date, but it must fall within the quota set by related legislation.
Underage (art.32, comma 1-bis)
Social Protection (now under the rubric of special cases, art 18 e 22, 12 quarter)
Victims of Domestic Violence ((now under the rubric of special cases) (art.18–bis)
EU residence permit for long term residents issued by another EU member state (art.9–bis)
Special Protection (as in art. 32, ¶ 3, of the January 28, 2008, legislative decree n. 25)
Due to calamity (as in art. 20-bis)
Due to Elective Residence (as in art. 11, ¶ 1, letter c-quarter) of the President of the Republic decree, August 31, 1999, n. 394)
To gain citizenship or be recognized as a stateless person
Due to Athletic Activity
Due to Artistic Type Job
Due to Religious Beliefs
To Assist Minors
Due to Medical Treatment
Please Note: The residence permits issued while waiting for international protection status, allows the petitioner to work two months after the date the request was filed, but it cannot be converted into another type of permit.
In the following occasions, they must show their residence permit together with a passport or any other personal ID:
To members of the public administration when applying for licenses, authorizations, registrations, etc.
When asked by the police and other security personnel. If one refuses to show their ID, he/she can be arrested and fined up to €2000. When a valid motive exists, the police can ask information and proof of income (from work or other legitimate sources,) that must be sufficient to provide for the foreign citizen and his/her family.
They have the obligation to communicate within 15 days an eventual change of address to the local Questore (police functionary.) The communication can be made via an hospitality declaration and/or a “cessione di fabbricato” form according to norms in place.
No, the residence permit is valid till its expiration date and, except for seasonal workers, for a period of not less than 1 year. If a new job is not found before the expiration date, there is the possibility to apply for a permit awaiting employment.
The integration agreement is an Italian governmental document that a foreign citizen must sign. It commits the individual to a series of steps to further the process of integration via courses in language, social and civil education during the permit’s duration.
When the agreement is signed, the alien will be given 16 credits that can be increased through the acquisition of knowledge of the Italian language level A2, fundamentals of the Italian Constitution, civil life in Italy or the completion of activities. The credits will be reduced in the face of criminal, administrative and tax related offences.
In order to remain in Italy, the agreement expects that the migrant will reach a quota of 30 credits within a two-year period
Source: Portale Integrazione Migranti (Ministero del Lavoro e delle Politiche Sociali; Ministero dell’Interno; Ministero dell’Istruzione.)
The number of foreign citizens who are admitted to work, whether seasonal, subordinate or otherwise, is determined by an annual quota set by the yearly Immigration Decree. The quotas determine the maximum number of non-EU citizens who can be admitted to Italy to work. In certain instances, determined by legislation, one may be admitted outside the quotas.
This type of visa can be requested by those who are citizens of one of the countries listed each year in the Council of Ministers Decree (DCPM) that governs the quotas for seasonal employment in the following categories: tourism, hospitality industry and agriculture. When clearance is granted, the foreign worker can enter Italy and set in motion the procedure to get a residence permit for seasonal employment.
The self-employment visa allows a foreign citizen who intends to pursue a professional activity or be self-employed to enter Italy. To get it you must fall within the annual DCPM entrance quota. On rare occasions one can apply outside the quota. Furthermore, you must show that you have sufficient funds at your disposal, and your profession must not fall within a category set aside for Italian citizens or EU members.
A visa is the authorization issued by the proper consulate or a country’s legal representative that allows a foreign national to enter the Schengen Area or Italy.
It’s stamped in your passport or any other valid document.
The citizens of any state outside of the European Union (EU) or a stateless person who intends to come to Italy for the following reasons:
Adoption, Business, Medical Treatment, Diplomacy, Family Reasons, Athletic Competition, Invitation, Work – be it self-employed or contract, – Religious Beliefs or Mission, Research, Elective Residence, Readmission, Study, Transit through an airport, Haulage, Tourism, Workcation, Volunteer Work.
SPID, the Public Digital Identity System, allows access to online services from the Public Administration and private sector by using a two-factor authentication: username and password. It can be used simply and safely from any device be it computer, tablet, or smartphone, every time that the key “Access with SPID” appears on a website or App.
Who Can Apply?
Adults who have a valid Italian ID, health card or tax identification number card, and reside in Italy or abroad
Foreign citizens with a resident permit and currently living in Italy
Where to Get SPID for Free?
To get your SPID credentials you must turn to one of the following digital identity providers licensed by AgID (Agenzia per l’Italia Digitale🙂
TIM id
SpidItalia
Sielte id
Poste ID
Namirial ID
LepIDa
Intesa ID
What Provider Should I Choose?
The credentials that you will receive are all valid. Choose the provider that will complete the procedure more quickly and simply. Let your personal experience with them be your guide. Based on your needs, you can choose from three different levels of security and three different methods of identification to access online services.
Differences Between the Three Levels of Security
Each service requires access with already established level of security. Identify the level of security you need:
Level 1 allows entry with username and password,
Level 2 allows entry with Level 1 credentials and the creation of a one-time password (OTP,) or an App available on smartphone or tablet,
Level 3 allows entry with SPID credentials and an additional physical device such as a smart card, available from the digital identity provider.
I Am a Foreigner, How Do I Apply for SPID?
You can habilitate, for free or by paying, on one of the digital identity providers websites.
You will need a:
Personal e-mail address (don’t use your work address or any other that one day might no longer exist)
Telephone number of an Italian or foreign mobile that you normally use, even if you are not the contract holder
Valid Italian ID, for example an Identity Card
Health Card with your tax identification number or tax identification card (or the corresponding certificates of allocation.)
It’s not possible to apply for a SPID if you have only a residence permit. Use the permit to request an identification card, and then apply for the SPID.
Below is a video that can help you create the SPID
The Migriricerca II open call has been published online; it guarantees a training scholarship to do social research to young people with a migrant background. The application deadline is June 30, 2022.
The open call for Migriresearch II, sponsored by FIERI, offers young people with a migrant background a scholarship to do social research. This is the second year that the scholarship is being offered. It is financially sponsored by Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo , and is based on the premise that while migration dynamics are a strong focus in the social sciences, the research being done on the phenomena, and the related social integration and segregation processes, is almost totally produced by native researchers devoid of any migratory experience either at the family and/or individual level. This reality is also the case in Italy, where even though migration has been a decisive element of its national demography, young migrants or those with a migrant background are underrepresented in cultural professions, especially in the academic universe. To widen their representation is not only a question of social justice but will have an impact on the quality of the research.
You have until June 30, 2022, to apply for the scholarship.
Requirements:
Be born abroad, migrated to Italy or have a migrant background.
Be under 30 years of age (not yet finished at the time of application,) or less than 32 (not yet finished at the time of application,) if the candidate has already gotten a PhD
Have finished, in Italy or abroad, a post-graduate degree in one of the following areas: Area 11 – Historical, Philosophical, Pedagogical and Psychological Sciences; Area 12 – Juridical Science; Area 13 – Economics and Statistics; Area 14 – Political and Social Sciences.
Scholarship Information
The scholarship will start on September 1, 2022, and will end on August 31, 2023. The scholarship is worth a nontaxable €16,800.00, paid out over a 12-month period via a coordinated contractual relationship.
How to Apply
To apply you must submit:
An up-to-date resumé,
A letter explaining the interest for the application and one’s migrant background,
A proposal for a research project, preferably connected to one of FIERI’s topics:
Creativity and Artistic Output on migration and/or by subjects with a migrant background.
These are the research’s suggested topics: the Commission will consider proposals focused on different aspects but connected to migration dynamics. The research proposal will have to be of at least 12.000 characters (spaces included,) and must explain the area chosen, the methodology that will be adopted and the type of possible outcome.
How to Send Application
The applications must be sent only via computer to the email address, fieri@fieri.it, by June 30, 2022 (object: OPEN CALL MIGRIRICERCA II.) Those applications sent after the above date, will not be considered. Further information is available at the open call Migriricerca II (bando ufficiale Migriricerca II.)
Or contact Yassin Dia at: fieri@fieri.it, 011-5160044.
Following the Government’s Decree that extended temporary protection to Ukrainian refugees fleeing their country because of the present conflict, the Italian Civil Protection Department – a structure of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers – issued Ordinance 881/March 29, 2022, that contained additional emergency measures in the matter of civil protection so as to insure that accomodations, aid and assistance will be available throughout the country to those who are arriving as a consequence of what is happening in the Ukraine. Let’s examine its major aspects.
Diffuse Hospitality
In order to solicit a national response, the Civil Protection Department will issue communications addressed to the Third Sector, service centers for volunteers, associations and religious organizations to promote the development of welcoming activities, even as joint efforts, throughout the country for those individuals and families that qualify for temporary protection.
Income Allowance
The Civil Protection Department will allocate an income allowance of €300/month for a maximun of three months to all Ukrainian individuals who have applied for temporary protection, whether they have arrived directly from the Ukraine or other nations, and are living in indipendent accomondations. Those who already benefit from alternative housing measures do not qualify. The three months will be computed from the date of the temporary protection application, and in all instances will not be extended beyond December 31, 2022. Those who are employed will receive a two months income allowance. In case of the presence of a minor, the parent, legal tutor or guardian will receive an additional €150 three month contribution per child under the age of 18.
How Do I Apply for It?
You can apply by filling out an application on the appropriate digital platform set up by the Civil Protection Department. Subsequently the beneficiary, with his/her personal ID and a copy of the receipt issued by the Police at the time of the temporary protection application’s filing, can go to any Italian bank, even without having an Italian checking account, and they will receive the allowance in cash.
Measures Regarding the National Health Service
In the matter of the National Health Service, individuals entitled to temporary protection are granted the same rights as an Italian citizen. They wil be assigned a National Insurance Number that will grant them access to medical care.
How to apply for a grant
To apply for the subsistence allowance you need your Fiscal Code, a phone numberand an email.
The allowance is granted on a monthly basis, for two monthly quotas or for the entire amount, according to the time between your application for a residence permit for temporary protection and the application submitted on this platform.
Click here if you need to apply for the contribution for the first time or for later quotas if you have not received the full amount.
