The Norwegian government has proposed amendments to its family reunification policies concerning parents and siblings of minor children. The changes address situations where a child reaches the age of 18 and forms a new family through marriage or cohabitation *before* their family reunification application is processed. Currently, parents and siblings generally retain the right to residency even in these cases. However, the proposed revisions would deny reunification rights if the individual has voluntarily established a new nuclear family after reaching adulthood. Justice and Preparedness Minister Astrid Aas Hansen argues that individuals who have built a new life in Norway should not simultaneously benefit from reunification with their original family. The government states the changes aim to address perceived loopholes in the existing regulations and prioritize newly formed family units. The proposal is currently under consideration for implementation.