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IND assessing new family reunification rules in practice
On 12 June, the IND is going to start assessing applications for family reunification in line with the new rules in a small…
European Pact on Migration and Asylum launched
The entry into force of the European Pact on Migration and Asylum means that new asylum rules now apply across the European Union…
The IND will process pending applications more quickly
The IND will change how it processes pending asylum applications to reduce waiting times and give applicants clarity sooner. This…
The 28 May edition of the Business Newsletter is online
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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…
The 2 April edition of the Business Newsletter is online
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The 5 February 2026 edition of the Business Newsletter is online
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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…
Fees and required amounts for 2026 known
From 1 January 2026, new fees will apply. Fees are the costs of applications for residency in the Netherlands. The IND adjusts…
The 18 December edition of the Business Newsletter is online
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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 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…
IND employees did not commit fraud
Employees of the Immigration and Naturalisation Service did not commit fraud when granting residence permits. This is according…
The 28 April 2025 edition of the Business Newsletter is online
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The 26 maart 2025 edition of the Business Newsletter is online
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The IND stops using fax
The IND has entirely stopped using fax. For quite some time, the fax was only used by a small group to send and receive formal…
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…
The 28 January 2025 edition of the Business Newsletter is online
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IND annual report 2024: more penalties because of more legal proceedings
Once again, the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) got more work done in 2024 than in the year before. More…