What happens after I get my residence permit?
When you receive your residence permit, you can stay and work in Norway. If you have children, they have both the right and duty to attend school. You also have the right to healthcare.
When you are settled in a municipality by IMDi, you must participate in an introduction programme (external website). The introduction programme is for refugees age 18 to 55, and prepares you for life in Norway, including employment and education. This also includes a Norwegian language course.
The introduction programme is full-time (30-40 hours per week) through the year, and you will receive financial support from the municipality. If you have children, they will attend school or preschool while you take part in the programme.