The examination of your application
After your interview, the CGRS (CGRA/CGVS) will check the information and documents you have given. The CGRS will then take a decision on your application for protection.
The official of the CGRS will check whether:
- what you have said during the personal interview is correct and credible
- you meet the criteria for refugee status or subsidiary protection
The officials of the CGRS who examine your application are specialists in asylum. They know the situation in your country of origin very well. They receive a lot of information on the political situation, human rights and security in your country.
How long do I need to wait for a decision of the CGRS?
The CGRS examines your application for asylum in detail. The CGRS tries to make a decision as quickly as possible, i.e. in less than 6 months. In some cases, the decision can be made much faster (in less than 15 days).
Sometimes, analysing your application takes a long time. The CGRS has a maximum of 21 months to decide.
What decision can I receive?
The CGRS can take a positive or negative decision:
- Positive decision: you receive protection from Belgium (refugee status or subsidiary protection)
- Negative decision: you do not receive protection from Belgium
If you receive a negative decision, you can submit an appeal against this decision.