ASYLUM PROCEDURE IN THENETHERLANDSBy Anna Makulukulu

INTRODUCTION

THE SOURCE OF THE ASYLUM LAW IN THENETHERLANDS

! International convention :!Universal declaration of human rights

- Possibility asylum seeking!Refugee convention of the United Nations

- Definition of a refugee!European convention on Human rights

!Dutch regulations and law - ( The Dutch Aliens Act 2000 )

ASYLUM PROCEDURES

!Arriving in The Netherlands- Road, train and plane

!Accommodation- COA ( Central agency for the reception of Asylum seekers )

!Medical care- GCA ( health centre for Asylum seekers )

ASYLUM PROCEDURES

!Activities around the rest and preparation time of the asylum seeker :- Medical check up- Physical/ psychological check up- Getting a lawyer- Getting counselling by The Dutch Counselling for Refugees( VluchtelingenWerk Nederland) - Identity registration by IND (Immigration and Naturalisation Service) - Dublin claim ( Dublin regulation )

Rest and preparation period

ASYLUM PROCEDURES

! 4 locations of IND ( Immigration and Naturalisation Service ) :- Schiphol- Ter Apel- Zevenaar- Den Bosch ( since July 2010 )

! Refugee < 18! Regular Asylum procedure ( Dutch Aliens Act

2000 )! Extended procedures ( Dutch Aliens Act 2000 )! Decisions ( getting resident permit/being rejected )

Start of actual asylum procedure

INTEGRATION PROCESS

!Family reunification- Apply within 3 months

!Getting a house and integration - Credit arrangement ( Municipal )

GENERAL QUESTIONS

!Are refugees allowed to work in The Netherlands ?

!Are the refugees able to study in The Netherlands ?

!Are the children of asylum seekers obligated to go to school ?

QUESTIONS ?