should be increased. European funds should be directed to this purpose as an important policy priority. 2. Surveillance schemes alternative to detention. Pilot schemes have been tried in Belgium, Germany, Sweden and the United Kingdom but also Australia and the USA. While state authorities have been often reluctant to adopt such schemes, the overall assessment is positive 3. Caseworker scheme – investment in early legal advice: Irregular migrants, including asylumseekers, often rely on false information provided by the smugglers. Early legal advice, preferably through personal contact with an assigned caseworker, can result in quicker and more durable decisions, resulting in overall savings 4. Investment in language courses: In many EU Member States, learning the native language is a priority. Not only does this cut down on the cost of translators, but it speeds up the administrative procedure, as the migrant is able to communicate in the context of daily interactions. In addition, it facilitates integration where regularization eventually takes place. 5. Open/ semi-open accommodation: Asylum-seekers, families, vulnerable categories can be housed in open accommodations that are less costly, achieve higher standards and allow better integration of approved cases. Page 51