Conversion or no longer following a religion as a reason for asylum In some countries your life is in danger if you convert to another religion (belief) or stop believing (apostate). You can also be in danger if you are not religious (an atheist). You may …

Article 1F By signing the UN Refugee Convention, the Netherlands undertook to offer protection to people fleeing their country because of persecution or a fear of persecution. However, some of these refugees may be guilty of war crimes or crimes against …

Rights of residence and code 98 No right of residence in the Netherlands: if this is the case, the IND registers it under a code called code 98. This subject regularly appears in the media. That is why we would like to explain how code 98 and other …

The story of Laura ‘ICT means more than technology here’ From geodata to hackathons: Laura knows it in and out. The ICT staff member at the Data Services Department of the IND tells everything about her job. 'ICT means more than technology here. And work …

The story of Astrid, LGBTI-coordinator ‘You can’t prove sexual orientation with documents’ Being allowed to be yourself: it is one of the most important human rights. Yet, this right is not self-evident for many. Astrid works as a LGBTI coordinator for …

The story of Fatih, senior talent sourcer ‘My contact with the candidates is personal and unique’ Has a vacancy remained unfilled for months? Or is a job difficult to carry out? Then Fatih comes into action. As senior talent sourcer with the Immigration …

The story of Jan-Jouke, senior hoor- en beslismedewerker Dublin-team 'My work is always subject to change’ Why did Jan-Jouke choose the IND? He rather likes a bit of a stir. A senior member of the interview and decision staff on the Dublin team, he is …

The story of Mostapha, senior privacy jurist ‘Privacy is a right, not a privilege' Nowadays, personal data can be easily misused. With merely a profile picture from social media, someone can create a fake passport or gain access to sensitive information. …

The story of Peter, strategic advisor ‘I have seen the IND become increasingly mature' Peter has been working for the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) for 26 years; he has already held many different positions. He now works as a strategic …

The story of Jitske, trainee "It’s great that trainees like me are really taken seriously at the IND" Having attained a Master’s degree in Sociology and one in Applied Data Science, Jitske started her trainee assignment with the IND in September 2024. …