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The CGRS starts with interviews through video conference

03 June 2016

As part of a larger project, the CGRS will conduct its first interviews through video conference with asylum seekers in the centre for illegal aliens in Merksplas.

Doubling of the number of interviews per day segment for Syrians

02 June 2016

In order to be able to process more asylum applications, the CGRS extends the starting times of interviews for Syrian asylum seekers. In addition to the ordinary starting times at 8.30 AM and 1.30 PM, interviews will now also start at 10 AM and 3 PM.

Asylum statistics April 2016

18 May 2016

In April 2016, the Immigration Office registered 1,300 asylum applicants in Belgium.

Asylum statistics March 2016

18 April 2016

In March 2016, the Immigration Office registered 1,374 persons as asylum applicants in Belgium.

Policy change regarding Mogadishu

27 April 2016

A thorough assessment of the present situation in Mogadishu shows that the situation is still problematic ...

Start of the use of a questionnaire for Afghan minors

18 April 2016

On 18 April 2016, the CGRS introduces a questionnaire for Afghan minors who asked for asylum in Belgium.

Swift delivery of refugee certificates

05 April 2016

The Helpdesk recognised refugees and stateless persons reminds that refugee certificates and identity/birth certificates are automatically delivered by post.

Asylum statistics February 2016

15 March 2016

In February 2016, the Immigration Office registered 1,523 persons as asylum applicants in Belgium.

5 years of conflict in Syria

15 March 2016

Five years ago, Syria fell into a bloody conflict with a devastating impact on its population.

The Lawyers Service, the Documents Service and the Reception change their name

18 February 2016

The following first-line services receive a more appropriate name.

Office of the Commissioner General for Refugees and Stateless Persons