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The 18 December edition of the Business Newsletter is online
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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…
The 6 November 2025 edition of the Business Newsletter is online
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The 23 September 2025 edition of the Business Newsletter is online
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IND revokes Nina.Care’s recognised sponsor status
The Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) has revoked the recognised sponsor status of au pair agency Nina.Care. Nina.Care…
The 24 July 2025 edition of the Business Newsletter is online
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Extension of decision period no longer applies to some asylum applications
This week the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) is officially cancelling the option of extending decision deadlines…
IND resumes asylum applications from Lebanon
The Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) will resume processing asylum applications from Lebanese nationals. This…
IND resumes processing Syrian asylum applications
The Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) will immediately resume processing all pending and new asylum applications from…
IND withdraws recognised sponsorship of Avans+
The IND has withdrawn the recognition of Avans Hogeschool B.V. The withdrawal has consequences for international students who are…
The 5 June 2025 edition of the Business Newsletter is online
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Freeze measure for third-country nationals with temporary Ukrainian residence permit ends on 4 September 2025
Third country-nationals with a temporary residence permit in Ukraine can no longer make use of the rights associated with…
The 28 April 2025 edition of the Business Newsletter is online
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Lowest number of asylum applications from Syrians in 5 years
For the first time, the number of Syrians applying for asylum in the Netherlands has dropped significantly. In March 2025, the…
The 26 maart 2025 edition of the Business Newsletter is online
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Council of ministers approves asylum laws, IND fears becoming overburdened
On Friday 7 March, the council of ministers approved Minister Faber’s asylum laws. The IND supports the plans, but also warns for…