1 The previous legislation remains applicable to requests that were filed before commencement of this Act.
2 The procedure is governed by the new legislation.
3 The time limits in terms of Article 47 paragraph 1 begin with the commencement of this Act if entry took place or the family ties originated before this time.
4 The criminal provisions of this Act apply to offences committed before the commencement of this Act provided they are not as severe for the offenders.
5 Article 107 applies only to readmission and transit agreements concluded after 1 March 1999.
6 On the commencement of the Federal Act of 20 June 2003404 on the Information System for Foreign Nationals and Asylum Matters, Articles 108 and 109 shall be repealed.