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Accelerated procedure for applicants with a protection status in another EU member state

13 February 2020

In recent months, we have seen a significant increase in the number of applications from persons already enjoying international protection in another EU member state. For these applications, which are handled as priority cases, we list the most important principles.

ASYLUM STATISTICS JANUARY 2020

11 February 2020

The CGRS has published the asylum figures for January 2020.

ASYLUM STATISTICS – SURVEY OF 2019

09 January 2020

Asylum in 2019: an overview.

NEW LIST OF SAFE COUNTRIES

03 February 2020

Belgium has approved a new list of safe countries of origin.

Asylum statistics november 2019

11 December 2019

The CGRS has published the asylum figures for November 2019.

Processing times for applications for international protection

02 December 2019

Since the second half of 2018, the number of applications for international protection has been rising considerably. As a result, the CGRS is unable to process all cases in the short term. Here, you can read more information about the reasons for the longer processing times and the period in which you can expect a decision.

30th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child

13 November 2019

On 20 November 2019, the International Convention on the Rights of the Child will celebrate its 30th anniversary. The CGRS is also celebrating this important anniversary ...

Asylum statistics october 2019

12 November 2019

The CGRS has published the asylum figures for October 2019.

Notes of the personal interview for applicants in reception centres

30 October 2019

Sending and notifying the notes of the personal interview to applicants staying in an open reception centre ...

Policy regarding El Salvador

10 October 2019

Over the past few months, the number of applicants from El Salvador has increased strongly.

Office of the Commissioner General for Refugees and Stateless Persons