The IND will change how it processes pending asylum applications to reduce waiting times and give applicants clarity sooner. This…
The IND will process pending applications more quickly
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No decisions on asylum applications by people from Lebanon for the time being
The Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) will not take decisions on asylum applications submitted by people from Lebanon…
Decision period extension for asylum applications repealed
With effect from 1 June 2026, the Minister for Asylum and Migration repealed all decision period extensions for ongoing asylum…
New asylum procedure provides applicants with clarity more quickly
Today, the Implementation and Execution Act for the EU Asylum and Migration Pact was adopted. The Act will come into force on 12…
Response of IND to Netherlands Court of Audit Accountability Survey
The Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) recognises the findings of the Netherlands Court of Audit Accountability Survey…
No decisions on asylum applications from Iranian nationals
The Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) will not decide on asylum applications from Iranian nationals for the…
IND optimistic about migration in coalition agreement
The IND is optimistic about the agreements on migration in the coalition agreement presented by the coalition parties CDA, D66…
IND simplifies application process for family reunification
The application process for asylum family reunification will become simpler starting 1 December. The Immigration and…
IND response to news of sending back Afghan women
In recent weeks, various media outlets reported on the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) rejecting asylum applications…