by Joost van der Hel | Jul 29, 2020 | General asylum info, Information
The terms refugee and asylum seeker are often used interchangeably. Who exactly is an asylum seeker? And when is someone a refugee? Take a look here at some of the answers to these questions and other frequently asked questions. Who is an Asylum seeker? An asylum...
by Joost van der Hel | Jul 28, 2020 | General asylum info, Information
Integrate: how? To integrate, you must learn Dutch. You must then learn how the Dutch people live and work. This is required by the government as indicated in the Civic Integration Act. You take the integration exams after you have learned enough Dutch. If you settle...
by Joost van der Hel | Jul 27, 2020 | Information, Work and income
Having the possibility to gain work experience while people are still into the asylum procedures in The Netherlands, will help to learn the language and integrate into the Dutch society. The law called “Wet Arbeid Vreemdelingen (WAV)” contains the legal framework for...
by Joost van der Hel | Jul 26, 2020 | Lifestyle
Due tothe Corona crisis, the energy costs are now historically low. When you got your house , probably you did not check all different energy providers and the different prices. Most newcomers are entering into a energy contract with one of the major, more expensive,...
by Joost van der Hel | Jul 12, 2020 | Information, Work and income
Finding work in the Netherlands Do you want to work in the Netherlands? See the list below for suggestions as to how to find a job in the Netherlands. Temporary and recruitment agencies The internet Vacancies in newspapersNetwork sites Open applications Job...
by Joost van der Hel | Jun 28, 2020 | Housing, Information
Finding a place to live in The Netherlands can be a tough operation, especially in popular cities. if you satisfy the conditions for social housing, a social house will be provided by a housing association in your municipality, when you receive your status from the...
