Section 128. Authority to issue instructions, etc.

The Ministry may, independently of the limitations specified in section 76, issue instructions on procedural matters and on all procedural decisions in cases that may involve fundamental national interests or foreign policy considerations. The Ministry may not issue instructions on the use of coercive measures decided under chapter 12 of the Act; see section 130.

The Ministry may in all cases instruct subordinate agencies to grant a residence permit for Norway or to make another administrative decision or other decision in favour of a foreign national if the case involves fundamental national interests or foreign policy considerations.

The Ministry may issue instructions in cases concerning residence status under section 35 (resettlement refugees) if the case involves fundamental national interests or foreign policy considerations.

The Ministry may instruct subordinate bodies to prepare decisions in cases where the Ministry is to make an administrative decision or other decision.

The King may issue regulations containing further provisions.