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State Migration Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan held “Open Door” day civil forum in Ismayilli
Aghsu Regional Migration Department of the State Migration Service (SMS) held “Open Door” day civil forum in Ismayilli city in accordance with the “National Action Plan for Promotion of Open Government in 2016-2018”.
The civil forum organized at the Heydar Aliyev Culture House was about the principles of increasing transparency in the activity of the state bodies, the establishment of close relations with the public and expanding public participation reflected in “National Action Plan”.
At the event which was organized for foreigners and stateless persons, representatives of relevant government agencies, representatives of public organizations, employers, entrepreneurs and representatives of the mass media, it was brought into attention that State Migration Service implements the competences of the unified state body on “one-stop-shop” principle in the area of regulation and management of migration processes in our country. The field of activity of SMS includes registration of foreigners and stateless persons upon place of stay, extension of temporary staying period, issuance and extension of permits for temporary and permanent residence, as well as work permits, citizenship issues, establishment of citizenship, determination of refugee status and other issues. Consistent measures for convenient, prompt and transparent service to the citizens are taken both at the headquarters of the Service and regional migration departments.
Broad information on electronic and online services of SMS was given at the “Open Door” day. Rules and benefits of using 11 e-services rendered by the Service which is integrated to the e-government portal were clearly explained and questions related to this issue were responded. At the event it was underlined that applications of citizens, foreigners and stateless persons are also received electronically thanks to the possibilities of electronic services.
It was reported that the official webpage (www.migration.gov.az) of State Migration Service which functions for the purpose of introducing the works done by the Service to the public and ensuring public awareness on its activity, has been harmonized with the requirements of the time. Publication of “Migration” journal of State Migration Service which is published in Azerbaijani, English and Russian is organized regularly. In order to inform foreigners and stateless persons who enter through the country's border checkpoints, they are provided with the appropriate leaflet in Azerbaijani, Russian and English languages at the very checkpoint.
It was noted that complex measures are realized for implementation and development of strategy of information-communication technologies, preparation of new reporting subsystem software and establishment of databases in the Service. Thus, Unified Migration Information System (UMIS) of State Migration Service, activity of which is provided in accordance with the Decree of the President of Azerbaijan dated from February 6, 2009, enables to have a full picture of dynamics of the migration processes occurring in the country. Furthermore, integration of UMIS to “Entry-exit and registration” Interagency Automatized Information Search System and State Registry of Population has been ensured. At the same time strict control over virtual information security, as well as security of information systems in use, internet resources, e-services and computer networks is conducted in SMS.
At the event it was stressed that, as a result of attention and care of President Ilham Aliyev, Baku, Shirvan, Lankaran, Ganja, Yevlakh, Shaki, Agshu and Khachmaz regional departments of the Service operate at full capacities. Buildings of regional departments fully meet modern requirements and high level service condition is created at the buildings. Reception divisions of foreigners and stateless persons, as well as citizens are provided with modern equipment and necessary tools. Information and legal awareness raising corners on migration issues are established in each regional department of the Service. This serves to ensure public awareness, to increase legal knowledge of foreigners and stateless persons, as well as population in this area.
At the end the numerous questions on migration legislation were responded by employees and opinion exchange was conducted.