Equal opportunities, rights and duties in a diverse society.

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Settlement

Quick and accurate settlement of refugees
Training and skills

IMDi has a key role as a driving force and coordinator when it comes to qualifying adult immigrants and diversity in the labour market.
Public sector interpreting

IMDi`s responsibilities include providing guidance and implementing legislation on public sector interpreting
Negative social control

Negative social control and honor-related violence are barriers that can hinder individuals' right to live free lives. Efforts to prevent negative social control, forced marriage and female genital mutilation are a priority area for IMDI.
Diversity in the labour market

A labour market that has a diversity of employees with different backgrounds, language skills and cultural competence can contribute to innovation, growth and value creation.
Voluntary work

Local organisations that offer various integration measures are an important supplement to the municipalities’ work with refugees and immigrants. NGOs can provide language training, networking and homework help, among other things.
What we know about immigrants in the Norwegian society
Facts about immigration and integration
Best practices and innovations
Read more about IMDi

IMDi implements the government’s integration policies. The directorate is responsible for strengthening the competence of municipalities, public authorities, NGOs and employers in the field of integration and diversity.

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If you live privately with someone, you must apply for settlement with public assistance before you can be settled in a municipality. You must be granted protection before you can be settled. Here you will find the application form in Norwegian, English, Ukraine and Russian.

New in Norway?

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If you have recently arrived in Norway, you may find it difficult to track down important information about Norwegian society. Nyinorge.no has gathered information from public agencies that you may find useful in your new life. You will be able to familiarize yourself with your rights and duties, and you will be given practical advices and tips.