Expats and International Families
You are an foreign national who lives in the Netherlands for work or study. You may with to live with your international family, which includes your partner, children, and possibly your parents.
Our expertise has made a real difference for countless internationals residents and families in the Netherlands. We provide incisive and expert advice, process residence applications efficiently and carefully, and assist in numerous other immigration law cases.
Applications for residence permits
Mynta Law can mitigate the stress of applying for a residence permit. Each year, we prepare hundreds of applications for internationals who want to take up residence in the Netherlands.
We identify all the possibilities in a solution-oriented manner. Having done this, we then compile the application and manage it from filing to decision.
Modifications to residence permits
If you already have a residence permit in the Netherlands, you will need to take into account the possible consequences to your right of residence when making personal decisions. Terminating a job or ending a relationship may lead to the withdrawal of your residence permit, for example.
Mynta Law helps internationals in the Netherlands steer through these changes by ensuring that any modifications to residence permits are completed in a timely manner. We identify possible alternatives and advise on any conditions that may apply. Naturally, we also manage any necessary applications.
Your right of residence and "residence gaps”
The longer you live in the Netherlands with a residence permit, the stronger your position becomes under Dutch immigration law and the greater your protection of your right to stay.
However, interruptions in your stay, often also referred to as 'residence gaps', can negate your accrued residence years. Mynta Law can help you avoid this. We will ensure that a new residence application is submitted on time and that your lawful residence in the Netherlands is not interrupted.
Withdrawal of residence permits
The IND conducts regular checks to ensure that all conditions of a residence permit are still being met. If the IND finds non-compliance, they can withdraw a residence permit. Mynta Law has extensive experience in successfully challenging such revocation decisions. If you are confronted with the revocation of your residence permit, be assured that Mynta Law is able to effectively assist you.
Objection and (higher) Appeals
A significant number of the changes to migration law originate in the courtroom. Effective litigation requires a detailed knowledge of the law, together with considerable resourcefulness and persuasiveness. Mynta Law has all these qualities and extensive litigation experience before the Dutch Immigration Justice, and even the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Fixed rates, so no financial surprises
Mynta Law applies fixed rates to the handling of a specific case. Our rates are in line with the current market level. Therefore, on engaging Mynta Law, you know in advance what your costs will be.
Consult with Us!
If you have any questions or concerns, call +31 (0)70 – 205 11 60 or send us an email at info@mynta.nl. To book a meeting with us directly, click below.
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