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Human trafficking is when one or more persons exploit someone, for example for the purpose of prostitution, work, begging or crime.
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There are two types of ID numbers in Norway: D numbers and national identity numbers.
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UDI decides which foreign citizens with a Norwegian national identity number (fødselsnummer) should be registered as moved from Norway in the National Population Register.
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Norway’s legal basis for collective protection in a mass flight situation is set out in the Immigration Act, Section 34.
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Being convicted means having been sentenced to imprisonment, community service or fines.
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When you apply for Norwegian citizenship, it is a requirement that your identity must be verified. Submitting a passport from your home country is normally adequate proof.
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A person is called an asylum seeker if he or she has applied for protection (asylum) in Norway and the application has not yet been finally decided.
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Entry banDefinition of word or term
An entry ban entails that you have been expelled from Norway and/or the Schengen area and are not allowed to reenter.
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DeportationDefinition of word or term
Deportation is when the police escort you out of Norway.
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ExpulsionDefinition of word or term
If you are expelled, you must leave Norway. You also lose the right to return to Norway (entry ban), either for a limited period or permanently. As a rule, the entry ban will also apply to the other Schengen countries.
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If you were granted family immigration on the basis of a family member who has refugee status in Norway, you can also apply for refugee status. This is called "derived refugee status".
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This overview explains the difference between different types of reception facilities available to both those seeking protection and those who have received a decision regarding their applications.
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RefugeeDefinition of word or term
A refugee is a person who meets the requirements for being granted protection (asylum) in Norway.
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In some applications for family immigration for spouses, cohabitants and for those who are getting married, both the persons must have turned 24 years old.
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Some people who apply for a study permit can submit the application in Norway or travel to Norway before they have received an answer to their application.