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The status of my application Family immigration Which family members can be granted a family immigration permit? Requirements of the person living in Norway (the sponsor) Requirements for financial support and housing Requirement for four years' employment or education in Norway Requirements of the citizenship/ permit held by the person in Norway (the sponsor) How do you apply for a family immigration permit? What rights and obligations does a family immigration permit entail? Family immigration with a student in Norway Citizenship Dual citizenship How do I apply for Norwegian citizenship? Citizenship by application Norwegian citizenship for Nordic citizens Citizenship for children Norwegian citizenship for children by adoption Norwegian citizenship for children by application Norwegian citizenship by birth Norwegian citizenship for children by notification Loss of citizenship Loss of Norwegian citizenship by new citizenship Release from Norwegian Citizenship by application Revocation of Norwegian citizenship Loss of citizensip because of non-residence Norwegian citizenship by birth Norwegian citizenship for children by adoption Protection (asylum) Reception centres Refugees and protection Resettlement refugees Protection or residence permit on grounds of humanitarian considerations Procedure in asylum cases The arrival phase Case processing of applications for protection What happens if your application for protection is rejected? Age examination What are your rights and obligations if the UDI grants your application for protection? Asylum applicants’ entitlement to take employment Information to asylum seekers Introduction 1. Applying for asylum 2. Health 4. Norwegian society 5. Knowing the law 6. Returning home 7. When you have been granted a residence permit in Norway 8. Asylum seekers under the age of 18 3. Education Rejection and expulsion Rejection Schengen Information System (SIS) Expulsion Studies Part-time work for students Study in Norway How do I apply for a residence permit for students? What studies can a residence permit be granted for? Study permit for folk high schools or religion/belief-based schools Family immigration with a student in Norway How to renew your study permit Travel documents Visa How is a visa application assessed? Invitation and guarantee declaration How do I apply for a visa? Different types of visa Who does not need a visa? Who can obtain a visa? Entry visa for skilled workers Permanent residence permit Permanent residence permit – application, case processing and conditions Who is eligible for a permanent residence permit? Work and residence Employ foreign workers How to hire foreign workers (Aimed at employers) Work and residence in Norway Who needs a work permit? What type of work permit should I apply for? How to apply for a residence permit Au pairs Trainee (vocational training) Skilled workers Work on the continental shelf Working guest in agriculture Working holiday Diplomat Researcher/scholarship holder/lecturer Temporary permit Group permit Charity and humanitarian organisations Sportsperson/trainer Journalists/media staff Short term specialist Artist/musician Missionary Self employed persons Seamen Part-time work for students Service provider, seconded employees Seasonal worker Ethnic cooks Market trader International companies Development of Norwegian trade Peace Corps participant Work experience after completing studies Youth exchange (working holiday) for Canadian citizens How do I apply for a residence permit? How to renew my work and residence permit Right of residence in Norway for employees who are EU/EEA/EFTA nationals Residence permits for employees from Bulgaria and Romania (transitional rules) Permanent right of residence Registration requirement for EEA nationals Service providers and business starters who are not EEA nationals, but are affiliated with an enterprise established in an EEA country Permanent residence permit Permanent residence permit – application, case processing and conditions Who is eligible for a permanent residence permit? Researchers with own funds International companies Seasonal worker Forced marriage

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Case-processing times Circulars Common pages Definition of terms Fact sheets Fee payment when submitting application International migration Publications Statistics The EFFEKT-program The new Immigration Act and Immigration Regulations