Homs, Syria: Refugee Appeals Board Tightens Residency Rules
What does the decision mean?
This decision means that Syrian refugees from Homs can no longer expect to have their residence permits in Denmark extended solely based on the situation in their home province.
Reasons for the decision
The Refugee Appeals Board justifies the decision by stating that while the security situation in Homs remains serious, it is no longer so critical that every individual is automatically at risk of harm simply by being present in the area. The Board emphasizes that the changes in Homs are not considered to be temporary.
Homs is the fourth province on the list
Homs is the fourth Syrian province where the Refugee Appeals Board has made this type of decision. Previously, Damascus, Rif Damascus, and Latakia were assessed as no longer having general conditions that justify automatic residence permits.
Individual circumstances can still be considered
Although the general conditions in Homs no longer grant automatic rights to residency, individual circumstances can still play a role. In one of the two pilot cases, the appellant successfully argued that family ties in Denmark justified an extension of their residence permit.
What does this mean for Syrian refugees from Homs?
Syrian refugees from Homs who wish to extend their residence permits in Denmark must now be able to demonstrate individual circumstances that support continued residency. This could include family ties, threats to personal safety, or other individual factors that make it dangerous to return to Syria.
If you have questions about your own situation, you can contact a lawyer specializing in immigration law or Visaguiden for advice.
