Utlendingsnemnda (UNE) is an independent quasi-judicial Appeals Board that handles appeals of rejections by the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) pursuant to the Immigration Act. Administratively, UNE sorts under theMinistry of justice and public security.Although the Ministry can instruct the Board through legislation, regulations, budget and general priorities.
UNE ni chombo cha utawala kinachoweza kulinganishwa na mahakama, ambacho hushughulikia malalamiko au rufaa za kukataliwa maombi au madai fulani na Directorate of Immigration (UDI) (Idara ya Uhamiaji nchini), kufuatana na Sheria ya Uhamiaji na Sheria ya Uraia ya Norway. Kiutawala, UNE imewekwa chini ya Ministry of Justice and Public Security (Wizara ya Haki na Usalama).