This Tuesday, the Chamber of Deputies approved a bill that had been presented by the former deputy Juan Fuenzalida, which proposes to prevent undocumented foreign nationals from accessing state-funded benefits.
The initiative was approved in general with 95 votes in favor, 48 against, and 7 abstentions. A separate vote confirmed a provision in the first article, which was approved by 83 votes in favor, 45 against, and 22 abstentions. With this, the bill was sent to the Senate for a second review.
In essence, the bill amends Law 21.325 on Migration and Foreigners, and proposes that the registration of foreign immigrants in the Social Household Registry or in the socioeconomic assessment tool that replaces it, will require a valid identity card issued by the Civil Registry and Identification Service.
Furthermore, the bill proposes that "priority should be given to the provision of medical care and coverage within the education system to nationals, over undocumented immigrants." However, this is without prejudice to the fundamental principles of protection provided by the Migration Law.
In addition, the bill stipulates that the application and access of foreign nationals to state-funded benefits will require a valid identity card issued by the Civil Registry and Identification Service.
If the benefits being sought involve the provision of financial contributions, housing subsidies, etc.…
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Politics: The initiative was sent to the Senate for a second review and received 95 votes in favor during its general vote. SEBASTIAN CISTERNAS/ ATON CHILE Comments: This Tuesday, the Chamber of Deputies passed the bill presented by former Deputy Juan Fuenzalida to the Senate. The bill proposes to prevent undocumented foreign nationals from accessing state benefits. The initiative was approved in general with 95 votes in favor, 48 against, and 7 abstentions. In a separate vote, a provision from the first article was ratified, with 83 votes in favor, 45 against, and 22 abstentions. With this, the bill was sent to the Senate for a second review. In summary, the bill modifies Law 21.325 on Migration and Foreigners, and proposes that the registration of foreign immigrants in the Social Household Registry or in the socioeconomic assessment instrument that replaces it, will require a valid identity card issued by the Civil Registry and Identification Service. Furthermore, the bill proposes that "priority should be given to the provision of medical care and coverage of the education system for nationals, over undocumented immigrants." However, this is without prejudice to the fundamental protection principles granted by the Migration Law. Additionally, the bill states that the application and access of foreign nationals to state benefits will require a valid identity card issued by the Civil Registry and Identification Service. If the benefits being sought include the provision of financial contributions, housing subsidies, or rental assistance, applicants must have permanent residency. In this regard, it is stated that "under no circumstances" can a temporary or permanent identification number be granted to immigrants who entered the country through unauthorized entry points. More on: Migration, Chamber of Deputies, Immigrants, Tax benefits.