Annex I Uruguay: Ley Nº 19.682, Reconocimiento y Protección al Apátrida Legal Basis/Determining Authority Comisión de Refugiados (Refugee Commission) Same as asylum authority. Procedures are separate but in appropriate cases, the Refugee Commission will assess whether the person qualifies for refugee and stateless status. Conditions for access No conditions to access the procedure. Submission in writing/orally Submissions can be made orally or in writing. Centralized/decentralized Centralized procedure. Suspensive effect of removal order Right to stay during the procedure Suspensive effect of removal order on grounds of irregular entry or stay during procedure and appeal procedure. A temporary identity document is issued to the applicant giving right to stay during the procedure. 66 Interview Yes, mandatory. Legal aid Access to State funded legal aid is not expressly legislated, however procedure is free of charge. Burden of proof Shared. Right to appeal Yes. Facilitated naturalization Yes. U N H C R > G P P AC T I O N 6 : E S TA B L I S H I N G S TAT E L E S S N E S S D E T E R M I N AT I O N P R O C E D U R E S