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192 Chapter VI - European Resettlement Programmes from UNHCR and selects cases to be interviewed during selection missions. Selection missions are led by the Ministry of Welfare, with representation from the Directorate of Immigration and the Icelandic Red Cross. In 2008, processing time from submission to departure for refugees selected during selection missions was 3-4 months. 42 In light of the financial crisis affecting Iceland (and many European countries) from 2008-9, in 2010 and 2012, Iceland selected refugees on a dossier basis so as to remove costs associated with selection missions, which were felt to be unjustified given the small numbers of refugees due to be resettled. The Refugee Committee conducted selection interviews via skype for the dossier caseload in 2012. Refugee Status, Permanent Residency & Citizenship On arrival into Iceland, resettled refugees are granted full refugee status and receive a temporary residence card valid for 4 years. After this period, refugees who have completed 250 hours of Icelandic language lessons may apply for permanent residence. 42 On April 17th, 2008 it was agreed by the refugee committee to suggest to the government to invite 30 refugees from Palestine to Iceland. The memo went to the Minister of Social Affairs and Foreign Affairs on May 5th. The RRF files arrive after that period and on June 6th, the selection mission went to Al-Waleed. The resettled refugee group arrived in Iceland on September 8th. After 5 years of continuous residency, refugees in Iceland may apply for Icelandic citizenship. Applicants must demonstrate a minimum A2 level proficiency 43 in the Icelandic language. Family reunification Besides married partners, children under 18 and parents of children under 18, other family members who are eligible for family reunification are unmarried partners, including samesex partners, if the relationship has existed for at least 2 years. Refugees are not obliged to provide proof of income or accommodation sufficient to meet the needs of incoming family members. Resettlement in Practice Linking Phases How is information transferred between selection and reception of refugees in order to prepare for their arrival? Forwarding pertinent information from Refugee Referral Form (RRF) to integration actors. Resettled refugees are asked to sign a letter that gives permission for information on RRFs to be shared ahead of their 43 Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Iceland 193 In-country selection Selection missions (Ministry of Welfare, Directorate of Immigration and Icelandic Red Cross) Final decision 1-week pre-departure CO (Icelandic Red Cross & Ministry of Welfare) Pre-departure health checks & travel (IOM) 1-year integration programme UNHCR submissions 3-4 months Selection of cases on a dossier basis (Ministry of Welfare, Icelandic Refugee Committee) Final decision (Ministry of Interior) CO materials (Icelandic Red Cross & Ministry Pre-departure health checks & travel (IOM) Arrival & direct reception in municipalities Dossier selection arrival with social workers assigned to them. This includes information on medical needs. Other: Employees of schools and kindergartens that receive resettled children are provided with general information about the background of the incoming refugee group, and specific information on the individual children they are due to receive. Pre-departure Integration in Practice Reception Refugees are welcomed on arrival at the airport by representatives of the Icelandic Red Cross and receiving municipality, who accompany them directly to the municipality. Refugees receive an introduction briefing by a resettlement project manager based in the Ministry of Welfare. Cultural Orientation: Pre-2010, the Icelandic Red Cross and Ministry of Welfare provided pre-departure CO for refugees selected for resettlement during selection missions. For the 2010 and 2012 programmes, UNHCR provided refugees with printed CO materials developed by the Icelandic Red Cross and Ministry of Welfare. Medical Exam: IOM Travel arrangements: IOM Placement policies Prior to refugees’ arrival, the Icelandic Refugee Committee contacts local municipalities and proposes placement. Municipalities voluntarily decide to receive refugees - should they do so, they sign an agreement with the Ministry of Welfare stipulating the financial resources that the municipality will receive to enable the provision of integration services. Each arrival group of refugees is placed in the same municipality. Since the CHAPTER VI CHAPTER VII
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Welcome to Europe! A comprehensive
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