Law Office Der Bedrosian has specialized lawyers in the field of family reunification (post-return).
What is a family reunion?
Family reunification is the bringing together of a family that has been separated due to war or its consequence. Once a refugee has been granted a residence permit, he or she can bring their family members to the Netherlands.
Post-travel term
The application for family reunification, the MVV application post-travel should be submitted within 3 months after the main person is notified that he/she has been granted an asylum permit.
Terms
- You have an asylum residence permit
- You can only make this application for : Your spouse your partner, your (foster) child your parents ( You can only apply for your parents if you were single and under 18 when you applied for asylum.
- You apply for the mvv for your family member within three months of receiving the asylum permit.
- Your family member belongs to your family and also belonged to your family abroad.
- You must both be 18 years of age or older if you are applying for the mvv for your spouse or partner
- Your family member has not committed an offense or crime
- Left-behind parent from country of origin must sign a consent form. The parent thereby gives permission for the child's departure to the Netherlands.
- You must prove your family member's identity and family relationship with documents.
Procedure Family Reunification
- Check conditions: the first important point in the family reunification procedure is to check carefully that you meet all the requirements before proceeding.
- Collect documents: Collect all required documents and supporting documents needed to support your application. This includes identity documents, marriage certificates, birth certificates of children and other relevant documentation.
- Submit application: Submit your application to the Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND). Fill out all forms correctly and be sure to include all required documents.
- Fee Paying: pay the required fees for your application. Make sure you are aware of the current fees and pay them promptly.
- Awaiting decision on application: After submitting your application, you must wait patiently while the IND reviews your case. Keep in mind that this may take some time, so be patient.
- Decision on application: once the IND has made a decision on your application, you will be notified of the outcome. This can be either positive or negative, depending on your situation.
- Obtain Mvv and travel to the Netherlands: If your application is approved, you can apply for a provisional residence permit (Mvv) from the Dutch embassy or consulate in your country of origin. With the Mvv you can travel to the Netherlands.
- Registration in the Netherlands: Once in the Netherlands, you must register with the municipality where you will live. Here you will take further steps to make your family reunification official and integrate into Dutch society.
This step-by-step procedure provides an overview of what to expect during the process of family reunification in the Netherlands. It is very important to be precise and patient at each stage to ensure that your application goes smoothly.
Lawyer Family reunification post-travel
The process of family reunification can quickly become complicated if any of the requirements are not met. For example, if the Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND) doubts the authenticity of your relationship when it is not justified. The experienced attorneys at Der Bedrosian Law Firm have extensive knowledge and experience in the field of family reunification and are ready to help you navigate through this process. As soon as you contact our law firm, we will put you in direct contact with a specialized attorney. We do all of this to support you in your pursuit of family reunification.