Most resettlement cases are placed on hold at some stage of resettlement processing. Some cases are placed on a short-term hold while some for a longer period of time. This is a normal process. A hold to your case does not automatically mean that there is a problem with your case or that you will not go on resettlement. It simply means that UNHCR is working on your case. Resettlement cases are only placed on hold by UNHCR when it is important and necessary to do so. There are many different reasons for why this may happen. Due to the need to protect confidentiality, UNHCR cannot always explain to each individual on a case why their case may be put on hold. This may be very frustrating. However, approaching UNHCR or asking about your case frequently will not change this and will not help your case to move faster. UNHCR will provide more information as soon as it is important and necessary.