Independent residence permit for a victim of abuse

NorwayHumanitarian protection

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What exactly is this: asylum, temporary protection, humanitarian admission, resettlement or another protection mechanism?

This route is a new residence permit on an independent basis (continued residence permit), granted on application to a foreigner who holds a residence permit under sections 40 or 41 of the Immigration Act.

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https://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2008-05-15-35/KAPITTEL_6
§ 53. Fortsatt oppholdstillatelse på selvstendig grunnlag En utlending som har oppholdstillatelse etter §§ 40 eller 41 , skal etter søknad gis ny oppholdstillatelse på selvstendig grunnlag dersom:

Which population, circumstances or geographic group does the mechanism cover?

It covers cases where the cohabitation has ended and there is reason to believe that the foreigner or any children have been abused in the relationship, or by other members of the same household, or by in-laws.

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https://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2008-05-15-35/KAPITTEL_6
samlivet er opphørt, og det er grunn til å anta at utlendingen eller eventuelle barn har blitt mishandlet i samlivsforholdet eller av andre medlemmer av samme husstand, eller av svigerfamilie.

Where can protection be requested, and is this a direct application, border/in-country request, referral or other process?

It is an application for a new residence permit on an independent basis by a person who holds or has held a residence permit for family immigration with a spouse or cohabitant (or an EU/EEA family-member residence card or registration). The applicant is summoned to an interview by the police, with an interpreter. There is no application fee and no own-income requirement. The official source does not state where the application is lodged.

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Limits of the record

Where the application is lodged (portal/police office) is not stated in the capture.

https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/residence-permit-for-victims-of-abuse/requirements-for-a-residence-permit-for-victims-of-abuse/
You will be summoned to an interview by the police. At the interview you should talk about everything that you have been subjected to, when and how it happened, and how it has affected you. An interpreter will translate the conversation between you and the police.
https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/residence-permit-for-victims-of-abuse/requirements-for-a-residence-permit-for-victims-of-abuse/
There is no application fee. You are not required to have your own income.
https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/residence-permit-for-victims-of-abuse/requirements-for-a-residence-permit-for-victims-of-abuse/
You must hold, or have held a residence permit in Norway for family immigration with your spouse or cohabitant, or a residence card for family members of an EU/EEA national or have registered as a family member of an EU/EEA national
https://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2008-05-15-35/KAPITTEL_6
, skal etter søknad gis ny oppholdstillatelse på selvstendig grunnlag dersom:
https://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2008-05-15-35/KAPITTEL_6
samlivet er opphørt, og det er grunn til å anta at utlendingen eller eventuelle barn har blitt mishandlet i samlivsforholdet eller av andre medlemmer av samme husstand, eller av svigerfamilie.

What happens after the request: registration, family handling, major support and rights where officially stated?

The applicant is summoned to an interview by the police, with an interpreter. An applicant who receives a residence permit on an independent basis under section 53 first paragraph (b) is exempt from the future-income requirement. The official source does not state family handling or support during processing.

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Limits of the record

Only the income-requirement exemption was identified; other process steps and rights not found in the reviewed text. UDI page unreadable (403).

https://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2009-10-15-1286/KAPITTEL_10
Det gjøres unntak fra kravet til framtidig inntekt i første ledd i følgende tilfeller:
https://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2009-10-15-1286/KAPITTEL_10
Søkeren får oppholdstillatelse på selvstendig grunnlag etter lovens § 53 første ledd bokstav b.
https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/residence-permit-for-victims-of-abuse/requirements-for-a-residence-permit-for-victims-of-abuse/
You will be summoned to an interview by the police. At the interview you should talk about everything that you have been subjected to, when and how it happened, and how it has affected you. An interpreter will translate the conversation between you and the police.
https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/residence-permit-for-victims-of-abuse/requirements-for-a-residence-permit-for-victims-of-abuse/
There is no application fee. You are not required to have your own income.
https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/residence-permit-for-victims-of-abuse/requirements-for-a-residence-permit-for-victims-of-abuse/
You must hold, or have held a residence permit in Norway for family immigration with your spouse or cohabitant, or a residence card for family members of an EU/EEA national or have registered as a family member of an EU/EEA national
https://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2008-05-15-35/KAPITTEL_6
, skal etter søknad gis ny oppholdstillatelse på selvstendig grunnlag dersom:
https://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2008-05-15-35/KAPITTEL_6
samlivet er opphørt, og det er grunn til å anta at utlendingen eller eventuelle barn har blitt mishandlet i samlivsforholdet eller av andre medlemmer av samme husstand, eller av svigerfamilie.

Which competent authority, UN body or official assistance channel should the person use?

The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm the competent authority or official help channel.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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Independent residence permit for a victim of abuse

What exactly is this: asylum, temporary protection, humanitarian admission, resettlement or another protection mechanism?

Which population, circumstances or geographic group does the mechanism cover?

Where can protection be requested, and is this a direct application, border/in-country request, referral or other process?

What happens after the request: registration, family handling, major support and rights where officially stated?

Which competent authority, UN body or official assistance channel should the person use?

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