Resettlement to the Netherlands Joël Schoneveld Immigration and Naturalization Service, Ministry of Security and Justice 6th October
In Dutch policy resettlement is considered as the last of 3 durable sloutions for refugees; 1. Repatriation: voluntary return to country of origin 2. Re integration: local integration in the country of asylum 3. Resettlement: to a third country (outside the region) UNHCR determines. 65 million refugees worldwide only 1% resettled 2 woensdag 4 oktober 2017
History • 1956 Hungary (Russian invasion) • 1973 Chile (Coup d’etat) • 1973 Vietnam War • Ad hoc missions upon request UNHCR • 1987 Quota 500 p.y 3 woensdag 4 oktober 2017
Resettlement Quota • Max. 2.000 persons per 4 years • 500 persons yearly • Selection missions: in-country selection (4 mission) • Missions destinations selection based on UNHCR Projected Global resettlement needs • Selection on dossier basis – Referals by UNHCR (urgent cases) 4 woensdag 4 oktober 2017
Resettlement process 1. 2. 3. 4. Referral of Selection Travel Travel to NL by dossiers by mission by IND documents by IOM UNHCR and COA Foreign Affairs 5 woensdag 4 oktober 2017
Immigration Service – IND – selection criteria IND Foreign • Interview Resettlement Affairs • Geneva Convention 1951 Section • European Convention for Human Rights • National Asylum Policy • Integration potential IND COA Medical Unit 6 woensdag 4 oktober 2017
Immigration Service – IND – Medical check IND Foreign • Advise on medical cases Resettlement Affairs • Medical check-up Section • Fit to fly • Determination of medical facilities needed IND COA Medical Unit 7 woensdag 4 oktober 2017
Reception Service – COA IND Foreign • Social intake Resettlement Affairs • Provide general Section information on daily life in the Netherlands • Advise IND on integration potential • Cultural Orientation Training (on the spot) IND COA Medical Unit 8 woensdag 4 oktober 2017
Foreign Affairs and IOM IND Foreign • MFA - Provide visa to travel Resettlement Affairs • MFA - Provide Laissez Passer Section • IOM – arranges travel to the Netherlands IND COA Medical Unit 9 woensdag 4 oktober 2017
New Concepts – Relocation and 1: 1 Resettlement concept has • evolved Relocation from Greece and • Italy, based on the same concept (relocating asylum seekers instead of resettling refugees) • 1:1 Resettlement under EU- Turkey statement (role DGMM and the inclusion of security checks by Dutch National Police) 10 woensdag 4 oktober 2017
In 2016 and 2017 – 3 missions per month Arrivals until August 2017 Greece – 1490 persons Italy – 819 persons Turkey – 1942 persons Missions to Lebanon, Kenia and this month a joint mission with Belgium to Uganda 11 woensdag 4 oktober 2017
Way forward • Continue to make agreements to regulate the migration process • Large number of irregular arrivals undermines support for refugees • Cooperate with countries of transit and support UNHCR • Create legal pathways and include resettlement • Combat human trafficking and migrant smuggling 12 woensdag 4 oktober 2017
European Cooperation Enhance European Cooperation – create solidarity and efficiency 13 woensdag 4 oktober 2017
Thank you for your attention 14 woensdag 4 oktober 2017
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