An introduction to Dutch immigration policy Merel Lantzendörffer-Hekker Policy worker

An introduction to Dutch immigration policy: 1.Introducing the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (INS) 2.Dutch immigration policy 3.Towards Modern Migration Policy

Immigration and Naturalisation Service4 Introducing the INS Agency of the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdomrelations In charge of procedures regarding: - asylum applications - managed migration applications - naturalisation - legal representation on behalf of the Minister of the Interior and Kingdomrelations and the Minister for Immigration and Asylumpolicy

Immigration and Naturalisation Service5 Figures for 2010

Immigration and Naturalisation Service6 Cooperation Immigration Liaisons, embassy European Migration Network Expertise Centre on Human Trafficking International Organisation for Migration Royal Netherlands Marechaussee Police Ministries (Foreign Affairs, Social Affairs en Employment, Economic Affairs, Education) and their Inspectorates Association of Dutch communities Repatriation and Departure Service

Immigration and Naturalisation Service7 Grounds for residence (not asylum) Community Law family reunification work study exchange (au pair e.g.) others (medical treatment, religious grounds e.g.)

Immigration and Naturalisation Service8 General conditions for admission - Valid passport - no risk to public order or national security - sufficient means of support (alien or sponsor) - no risk to public health - health insurance - pass a civic integration examination - meet conditions associated with the purpose of stay

Immigration and Naturalisation Service9 Family reunification (marriage, -registered-partnership, child, single parent 65 or older, adoptive or fosterchild) Documentation regarding marital status, parental or custodial care For (marriage) partners: 21 years or older For children: under 18 or stricter policy No polygamy Registration at same address Sufficient means of support: €1540,- for a couple Residence permit for 1 year with renewal. Relevant Council Directive: 2003/86/EC

Immigration and Naturalisation Service10 Work (employee, self-employed, highly skilled migrant, trainee, scientific researcher, guest lecturer, spiritual leader or teacher) work permit (exceptions) Residence permit for 1 year or duration work permit, with renewal -Self-employed migrant: business plan showing added value + earnings - Highly skilled migrant (max. 5 years): income > € under 30 years income > € above 30 years

Immigration and Naturalisation Service11 (Looking for)Work - Former students in the Netherlands or - international students with Masters degree or PhD from top 150 institution from the ‘Academic Ranking of World Universities’ with minimum of 35 points depending on education/age/skills: self supporting during search for job as highly skilled migrant or starting up business (max. 1 year) Relevant Council Directive: 2009/50/EC

Immigration and Naturalisation Service12 Study Registration at institution of higher education or university Institution must be appointed or sponsored by the government Institution must have signed en act according the Code of Conduct International Student in Higher Education Institution must have an Agreement with the IND Residence permit for 1 year with renewal Relevant Council Directive: 2004/114/EC For secondary or vocational education policy is restrictive.

Immigration and Naturalisation Service13 Exchange Au pair: years, unmarried, no children in care purpose of stay must be to learn about Dutch society reside with a host family for whom he or she has not previously worked carry out light domestic work (maximum of 30 hours wk) in return Exchange programs with Canada, Australia, New Zealand (Working Holiday Program, Working Holiday scheme, Young Workers Exchange program) and other recognised exchange organisations. Residence permit for 1 year, no renewal.

Immigration and Naturalisation Service14 Other purposes of stay EC-Turkey Association Agreement Medical treatment As a victim or witness reporting human trafficking Privileged status (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

Immigration and Naturalisation Service15 Cooperation with other countries Many initiatives all continents Examples: Twinning in Bosnië-Hercegovina Capacity building project Georgia/Moldavia Ghana Contact at the IND: international project bureau,

Immigration and Naturalisation Service16 Principles Modern Migration Policy The Modern Migration Policy will completely reform the (non-asylum) immigration policy Policy objectives: To be selective Simplifying procedures More responsibilities for sponsors Effective supervision and visible enforcement (fraud resistant) Less administrative burden National policy within European framework

Immigration and Naturalisation Service17 Simplifications - Combining application procedures -Less extensions of residence permits -Less changing residence permits -Recognised sponsors assess the conditions of admission. -(Digital) exchange of information with cooperating organisations (INDiGO)

Immigration and Naturalisation Service18 Role of the sponsor Recognised sponsor Advantages Use of own declarations No prior control by INS (except for criminal records and identity) Accelerated procedures target: 2 weeks, 7 weeks if a work permit is also required use of portals; electronic communication (in future) Obligations Reporting duties Care duties Administrative duties

Immigration and Naturalisation Service19 Enforcement Risk profiling (electronically) exchange of information with partners System of fining (warning, fines up to €3.000) Costs of forced return

Immigration and Naturalisation Service20 Questions?