Local authorities, particularly, where they are responsible for the provision of services such as housing, health care and primary and secondary education, are often confronted with the day-to-day problems of the new immigrants.
Kohalikud asutused, eriti need, kes vastutavad majutuse, tervishoiu ning alg- ja põhiharidusega seotud teenuste osutamise eest, seisavad sageli vastamisi uute sisserändajate igapäevaste probleemidega.