More asylum applications than expected Last update: 14 April 2022 The number of asylum applications the IND receives is increasing. Together with the large number of applications in the second half of last year, this has resulted in continuous pressure on …

The 6 November 2024 edition of the Business Newsletter is online Last update: 27 September 2024 The latest Business Newsletter is available for recognised sponsors and concerns employment.  In this edition you can read about:      Hand in residence …

Response of IND to government programme Last update: 18 September 2024 The government has announced its plans for asylum and migration. The government, just as the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND), believes that changes are necessary. The IND …

The IND wants to warn you about phone scams (‘spoofing’) Last update: 24 February 2023 Lately, individuals have been pretending to be IND employees on the phone, but are in reality after your data or money. Fraudsters misuse the number +31 88 043 0430 of …

Scam phone call alert Last update: 4 November 2021 ​The IND alerts customers to 'spoofing': (attempted) telephone scams. Lately, cases were observed in which persons pretended on the telephone to be IND employees but were, in fact, out for their victims' …

Virtual assistant supports the processing of student residence permits Last update: 22 August 2024 The Immigration and Naturalisation Service has used automated processes for the first time to process residence permit applications by international …

The 26 August 2024 edition of the Business Newsletter is online Last update: 29 August 2024 The latest Business Newsletter is available for recognised sponsors labour.  In this edition you can read more about: SNA quality mark mandatory for recognised …

IND signs Direct Clear Deal and makes letters even more understandable Last update: 22 July 2024 Communicating in clear language so that every applicant understands what the IND means. The Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND) signed the so-called …

The IND has processed 18,000 additional asylum applications Last update: 1 August 2024 Between May 2023 and mid-July 2024, the Immigration and Naturalization Service processed just over 18,000 additional asylum applications. These were the applicants who, …

Special scheme for Asian cooks stops definitely as from 1 July Last update: 28 June 2024 From 1 July Asian restaurants will no longer be able to use the scheme for bringing specialised cooks from outside Europe to the Netherlands. Asian cooks can …