Council Directive 2003/86/EC of 22 September 2003 on the… Article 9

Article 9

1. This Chapter shall apply to family reunification of refugees recognised by the Member States. 2. Member States may confine the application of this Chapter to refugees whose family relationships predate their entry. 3. This Chapter is without prejudice to any rules granting refugee status to family members.

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