Immigrants in Netherlands must now pledge to uphold, support Dutch values
7 years, 8 months ago

Immigrants in Netherlands must now pledge to uphold, support Dutch values

NL Times  

On Tuesday the Dutch Senate voted in a legislative amendment which states that all immigrants to the Netherlands must sign a pledge to uphold and support Dutch values as part of their integration exam. The pledge will be preceded by a course in which the immigrant is introduced and made familiar with the standards, values and rules of Dutch society. After the course all immigrants must sign a statement saying that he or she has taken note of the values and rules of Dutch society, promises to respect them and actively contribute to society. From October 1st immigrants cannot complete their integration exam without signing the pledge, and therefore can not receive a permanent residency permit or Dutch citizenship.

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Don't worry, integration tests won't get harder in January
1 year, 3 months ago

Don't worry, integration tests won't get harder in January

Dutch News  

I’m calling it right now: the level of Dutch required to pass the civic integration exam if you want to apply for a permanent residence permit or Dutch citizenship is not going to be raised by the Dutch government to B1 in January, writes lawyer Jeremy Bierbach. Human touch These changes were made on 25 January 2022 to account for …

Don't worry, integration tests won't get harder in January
1 year, 3 months ago

Don't worry, integration tests won't get harder in January

Dutch News  

I’m calling it right now: the level of Dutch required to pass the civic integration exam if you want to apply for a permanent residence permit or Dutch citizenship is not going to be raised by the Dutch government to B1 in January, writes lawyer Jeremy Bierbach. Human touch These changes were made on 25 January 2022 to account for …

Pledge to uphold key Dutch values now included in integration package
7 years, 8 months ago

Pledge to uphold key Dutch values now included in integration package

Dutch News  

The senate has approved legislation which requires everyone who has to take an integration course or applies for Dutch nationality to sign a pledge promising to uphold key Dutch values. It will come into effect in October The participatieverklaring – participation declaration – includes a commitment to ‘respect’ values, such as freedom of speech, and ‘make an active contribution to …

MPs back participation declaration to uphold Dutch values
8 years ago

MPs back participation declaration to uphold Dutch values

Dutch News  

MPs on Thursday voted in favour of requiring everyone who has to go through the compulsory integration process to sign a document declaring they will uphold Dutch values. The participatieverklaring – participation declaration – includes a commitment to ‘respect’ values, such as freedom of speech, and ‘make an active contribution to Dutch society’. D66 parliamentarian Paul van Meenen says that …

Critics dismiss 'worthless' new migrants' pledge to uphold Dutch values
8 years, 3 months ago

Critics dismiss 'worthless' new migrants' pledge to uphold Dutch values

Dutch News  

A plan to make new migrants sign a declaration promising to observe Dutch customs and values has been widely denounced as ‘worthless’. Deputy prime minister and newly appointed Labour party leader Lodewijk Asscher said the document would make immigrants more aware of their social responsibilities. Integration test The Council of State and the national advisory committee on refugee issues said …

Newcomers must pledge to uphold Dutch values, sign contract
9 years, 3 months ago

Newcomers must pledge to uphold Dutch values, sign contract

Dutch News  

All newcomers to the Netherlands who are required to take an integration course will also have to sign a ‘participation declaration’ pledging to uphold Dutch values, the government agreed on Friday. However, ‘at a later moment, people who do not have to take integration courses, such as EU migrants, may also be offered such a programme’, social affairs minister Lodewijk …

Newcomers must pledge to uphold Dutch values, sign contract
9 years, 3 months ago

Newcomers must pledge to uphold Dutch values, sign contract

Dutch News  

All newcomers to the Netherlands who are required to take an integration course will also have to sign a ‘participation declaration’ pledging to uphold Dutch values, the government agreed on Friday. However, ‘at a later moment, people who do not have to take integration courses, such as EU migrants, may also be offered such a programme’, social affairs minister Lodewijk …

Integration exams allowable, social requirement stripped: EU advocate
10 years, 1 month ago

Integration exams allowable, social requirement stripped: EU advocate

NL Times  

Long-term residents may still be compelled to pass a Dutch integration exam, but the exam's content will have to change, said the Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union on Wednesday in Luxembourg. A "compulsory examination designed to test language proficiency or knowledge of society does not" meet the goals that integration procedures should represent, a …

Cabinet goes ahead with 'participation declaration' for most foreigners
11 years, 2 months ago

Cabinet goes ahead with 'participation declaration' for most foreigners

Dutch News  

Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Amersfoort and Den Bosch are among the Dutch towns and cities to start experimenting with ensuring new immigrants, including EU citizens, sign a ‘participation declaration’. Social affairs minister Lodewijk Asscher said in a briefing to MPs on Thursday evening the cabinet is pressing ahead with its plans to introduce participation contracts to ensure migrants are aware of the …

Cabinet goes ahead with 'participation declaration' for most foreigners
11 years, 2 months ago

Cabinet goes ahead with 'participation declaration' for most foreigners

Dutch News  

Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Amersfoort and Den Bosch are among the Dutch towns and cities to start experimenting with ensuring new immigrants, including EU citizens, sign a ‘participation declaration’. Social affairs minister Lodewijk Asscher said in a briefing to MPs on Thursday evening the cabinet is pressing ahead with its plans to introduce participation contracts to ensure migrants are aware of the …

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