Asylum procedure / highlight ongoing issues

Certainly—here’s a concise, paragraph‑style summary you can send: The asylum process in the Netherlands is administered by the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND). After arriving, you must first register at a reception centre (often in Ter Apel), where your identity and fingerprints are recorded. Within a few days you will receive a formal application form to detail the reasons you are seeking protection, including any persecution or threats you have faced. Attach any supporting evidence you have—medical reports, witness statements, or country‑of‑origin information—to strengthen your claim.

The IND will then assess your application, which may involve requesting additional documents or conducting an interview to clarify the facts. A written decision is usually issued within a few months. If your claim is approved, you receive temporary residence (typically for one year, renewable) along with access to housing, healthcare, and integration programmes. If the claim is denied, you have the right to appeal the decision to the Dutch courts within 14 days.

For personalized assistance and to discuss any ongoing issues, you can contact a qualified immigration adviser or solicitor specializing in Dutch asylum law. The Dutch Council for Refugees (VluchtelingenWerk Nederland) offers free legal help and if you meet the income criteria, the Legal Aid Board (Raad voor Rechtsbijstand) can also provide information on obtaining legal aid. Finally, be careful if you reach out to victim-support assistance organizations etc, as many are traps. If you need help, preparing the complaints, or coordinating with law-enforcement, attorneys.

Sincerely,
Ascendence International Consulting