It is an important legal principle that similar cases should have the same outcome. In the appeals board system, there are nonetheless legitimate reasons why cases with many similarities sometimes have different outcomes. One reason is a wish to adjust the board’s practice.

With effect from 1. July 2020 a new temporary law makes it easier for foreign nationals who have a work permit or a student permit to travel to Norway.

UNE has temporarily stopped issuing residence permit grants for persons residing outside of Norway. The reason for this is that no visas for visitors to Norway are currently being granted by Norwegian missions abroad.