Extending the Period for Making a Decision in Netherlands

Extending the Period for Making a Decision in Netherlands

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The decision period refers to the necessary time for your visa to be issued by the authorities in charge, in our case the IND (Immigration and Naturalization Service) who also deals with the residence permits for individuals who want to settle in the Netherlands. If the authorities consider a special time is necessary to issue your documents or applications,…
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Visa Applications and Decision Periods in Netherlands

Visa Applications and Decision Periods in Netherlands

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Numerous people worldwide choose to immigrate to the Netherlands for a better living and a suitable education. The IND (Immigration and Naturalization Services) is in charge of visas and residence permits for citizens who want to establish in the Netherlands. The visa applications need a particular time to be issued by the IND and it is recommended to prepare the proper documents with the…
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How to File an Appeal if IND Has Rejected Your Application

How to File an Appeal if IND Has Rejected Your Application

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If you have applied for a particular visa to enter the Netherlands and your request has been rejected, you have the right to file an appeal to IND and wait for a positive decision. The authorities can review your application and can guide you to improve the imposed conditions you have not considered at the…
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Recognized Sponsors in the Netherlands

Recognized Sponsors in the Netherlands

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The companies, organizations, and institutions in the Netherlands can be recognized as sponsors for people who want to work as au pair, who want to study or who are interested in making research in different domains. A sponsor can be classified in the Netherlands under four general categories: Study: a university or secondary education centers, higher education or…
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Immigrate to the Netherlands from South Africa

Immigrate to the Netherlands from South Africa

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Any South African citizen who wants to immigrate to the Netherlands needs to consider the main requirements that come with the visa application to enter the country. The General Consulate in Cape Town and the Embassy in Pretoria are the offices where the individuals from South Africa can apply for a Dutch visa. Before deciding to move to the…
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Immigrate to the Netherlands from Colombia

Immigrate to the Netherlands from Colombia

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Colombian citizens who want to immigrate to the Netherlands have free access to enter the country, since February 2016, using only the valid passport. Our immigration lawyer in the Netherlands can offer comprehensive information and assistance for citizens of Colombia who want to settle in the country and need a residence or work permit. No matter the type of…
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Immigrate to the Netherlands from Turkey

Immigrate to the Netherlands from Turkey

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About 2.4% of the population in the Netherlands is represented by the Turkish people also called Turkish-Dutch, who properly live and work in cities like Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Eindhoven, Zaanstad or Hague. A Turkish citizen needs to obtain a visa to enter the Netherlands, therefore, it is advisable to solicit help, guidance and suitable assistance from our immigration lawyers in the Netherlands when preparing…
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Immigrate to the Netherlands from Morocco

Immigrate to the Netherlands from Morocco

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The first wave of Moroccan immigrants in the Netherlands was registered between 1965 and 1973 and since then, the country became a good home for numerous people from Morocco, who legally work and live there. The country is among the ones in Europe with the largest concentration of Moroccans, after France. The majority…
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Apply for Asylum in the Netherlands

Apply for Asylum in the Netherlands

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Individuals who consider their countries cannot provide them safety anymore or are persecuted can apply for asylum in the Netherlands. No matter the nationality, the refugees are welcomed here, where they will receive help, in order to properly integrate into the society. There are certain conditions to consider when applying for asylum in the Netherlands, therefore,…
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Immigrate to Netherlands from Brazil

Immigrate to Netherlands from Brazil

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If you want to immigrate to the Netherlands as a Brazilian citizen, it is recommended to apply for a short-stay visa which grants you 90 days of living in the country, within a 6-month time frame and the possibility to extend it and to apply for a Dutch residence permit. Our immigration lawyer in the…
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