Latvian Deputy Dombrava raised concerns about the lack of effective immigration monitoring in Latvia during a parliamentary investigation commission meeting. He pointed out significant issues with the operation of the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (PMLP), particularly regarding students from third-world countries who arrive in Latvia for studies but do not attend classes regularly. For example, he cited a case of an Indian student who, after obtaining a study-related residence permit, rarely attends his university while working instead of studying, illustrating the gap in oversight and accountability for foreign students' compliance with education regulations.

Dombrava discussed how young people are openly sharing their experiences of legal violations on social media, criticizing Latvian universities for the situation that allows them to work instead of study. He emphasized the need for stronger immigration regulations, particularly in the context of the protections afforded to international students through their residence permits. The apparent contradiction where foreign students are permitted to work full-time while pursuing minimal or no academic engagement reflects a broader issue in the monitoring and enforcement of immigration policies.

Moreover, neither the Ministry of the Interior nor the Ministry of Economics has proposed legislative amendments to address these challenges, leaving the current situation unchanged. Dombrava noted that businesses in Latvia are circumventing legal requirements because it is cheaper to employ individuals from third-world countries than to adhere strictly to student visa regulations. This lack of regulatory action contributes to the issues raised and calls into question the integrity of Latvia's immigration and educational systems, necessitating immediate attention and reform.