Adam & Wolf Immigration Lawyers

22/04/2020

FULL ACCESS TO THE DUTCH LABOUR MARKET: PARTNERS AND SPOUSES OF EXPAT ENTREPRENEURS

Are you residing in the Netherlands on the basis of the residence permit of your partner or spouse, who is working as an entrepreneur? Or are you planning to move to the Netherlands as a business-owner, accompanied by your family members? Adam & Wolf Immigration Lawyers explains the latest developments.

Per January 1, 2020, partners and spouses of expat entrepreneurs have full access to the Dutch labour market.

06/03/2020

THE TJEBBES CASE: COMPULSARY ASSESSMENT CONSEQUENCES – THE LOSS OF DUTCH NATIONALITY AFTER 10 YEARS RESIDENCY OUTSIDE OF THE EU

On 12 February 2020, the Highest Administrative Court in The Netherlands ruled that the automatic loss of Dutch nationality after residing outside the EU for more than 10 consecutive years, might violate the principle of proportionality as protected by EU Law. This might only be the case when the Dutch citizen concerned: A. holds two or more nationalities B. a Dutch passport was not issued to him/her during the 10-year period.

In each case, it must be assessed whether the alleged loss (i.e. 10 years after the latest Dutch passport issuance) is in line with the EU principle of proportionality. Under this assessment, it is not necessarily how strong one’s ties remain with The Netherlands, but rather what the consequences of the loss would be for an individual to work or study in the EU.

19/02/2020

What residence permits are available for non-EU students after graduating from a Dutch art school? Susanne Mooij shed some light on the residence permit for the purpose of self-employment based on cultural value or the "artist visa" in front of an audience of students and recent graduates at the Design Academy in Eindhoven

06/02/2020

Susanne Mooij answered questions and shared her insights during last nights Q&A at Dutch Culture & Pakhuis de Zwijger's 'Answers after Brexit'-event - with Janice McNab (KABK) and Rogier van Tooren (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

29/01/2020

BREXIT UPDATE

After the electoral results in the UK on 12 December 2019, it is almost certain that Brexit will take place. The planned Brexit date is set for January 31, 2020. A transition period will be in place until December 31, 2020. During this transition period it will still be possible for British citizens to preferentially immigrate to The Netherlands. Whether it will ultimately end in a so-called No-Deal Brexit or a Brexit with a deal remains to be seen in the coming months.

In the event of a No-Deal Brexit, the Dutch government has announced that British nationals who are legal residents of The Netherlands prior to Brexit would be allowed to continue their legal stay in The Netherlands. First by a notification letter, they will be granted a temporary right of residence after which they will be invited by the IND to start a residence permit application procedure. This application will be assessed against the backdrop of Directive 2004/38/EU, the directive which governs the right of residence of EU-citizens. This implies that little will change for those British citizens who were already living in The Netherlands prior to December 31, 2020. The same procedure and rules apply to family members of a British citizen who have legally resided in The Netherlands before 31 December 2020.

For British nationals who would like to immigrate to The Netherlands after the transition period, the standard and substantially more restrictive residence and work permit requirements under the Dutch Immigration Act, will be applicable. British nationals who temporarily leave The Netherlands after 31 December 2020, for example due to work obligations abroad, should inquire in advance of the consequences of their departure and their possibilities of returning to The Netherlands.

22/01/2020

On 5 February Susanne Mooij will be part of a panel at Pakhuis de Zwijger, answering questions on the consequences of Brexit for the Dutch cultural scene. Please register for the event via: https://dutchculture.nl/nl/form/aanmelding-antwoorden-na-brexit

Artistieke ambities in het Verenigd Koninkrijk, ook na de Brexit?

22/01/2020

ENTREPRENEUR FAMILY MEMBERS RECEIVE FULL ACCESS TO THE DUTCH LABOR MARKET

To stimulate the Dutch economy, this new measure will become effective on 1 January 2020. To encourage business startups in The Netherlands, an immigrant’s spouse and other family members will be allowed full access to the Dutch labor market. Partners of business startups, as well as partners of freelancers and entrepreneurs, under the Dutch-American Friendship Treaty or the Treaty of Amity and Commerce between Japan and The Netherlands, will be allowed without restrictions to be employed in The Netherlands.

Please contact us via [email protected] if you would like our assistance with filing an application for a new residence card for your family member.