Hi there, I do not the answer. One thing for sure, they asked for a copy of my verblijfsvergunning when I requested the uitkering. At that time, I have not received one yet. I only get the uitkering after I send them my newest verblijfsvergunning.

Hello,

 

Thanks for your reply. I really appreciate it. However, it is too late now. I already submitted my application for an extension as a partner. I called the IND around two weeks ago. And IND told me that I have to live here for 5 years, not 1 day less. :( IND also informed me that they counted the duration of stay day per day. I was quite surprise to hear that. I am now wondering if I call IND again and talk to another person, maybe I will get a different answer. :(

 

So my application status is now: I already sent my application and the fee for it. Do you think I can still change it?

 

And you are correct, ouloveit3, I am a non European citizen.

 

One more thing, I do not have the Dutch language test. I will do a staatexamen though. I went to the gamentee last year, did a test at a dutch language school and they told me I do not need to do an inburgering because my dutch is quite good already. Furthermore, I have a certificate for a pre advance Dutch language from the university of Amsterdam. However the gamentee asked me if I want to do a staatexamen and I agreed to it. I will have the examen this year btw.

 

Again thanks for your reply. Any comments or suggestions are welcome.

Hello there, I am in the same boat. I have a 1-month gap on my res.permit. But I did apply for a new one before my previous permit expired. I called IND about it and they suggested to write a letter. It is called verzoek om verblijfsgeschiedenis. They will tell you if you have reached your 5 years mark.

 

If you have time, you should do that, before you waste your 401 euro.

I think you can get an unemployment benefit, or WW uitkering. I used to receive one for 6 months and they did not ask me much about my personal things. As Lyparadox said, WW depends on your working history in NL.

 

If you talk about welfare, or bijstand uitkering (if I spell it correctly), then it is a different story. I did not apply for it so I can not tell you my experience. But I think if you have a house or savings, or your partner earns enough for the both of you, you will not get the bijstand uitkering.

This post was edited by lct at July 19, 2012 1:13:16 PM CEST

Hi all,

 

I have questions about my resident permit. I currently hold a Dutch resident permit and it will expire in August.

 

My permit track is as follows:

Permit 1: 19 September 2007 - 19 September 2011 as a Knowledge migrant

In August 2011, I need to extend my permit. My husband is Dutch, so I changed my permit status from KM to a partner.

Permit 2: applied in August 2011, valid til 23 August 2012 as a partner

However, it says now in my resident card, datum afgifte: 04-11-11.

I calculate the duration of my stay is 4 years and 11 months.

 

My questions are:

 

1. I receive a letter again for extending my permit as a partner. Since I think I almost hit my 5 years mark, do you think it worth the while to ask for a permanent RP?

Or would the IND just throw my application away because my stay is 1 month less than the period they require?

I just do not want to pay twice this year. If I extend my permit as a partner, I have to pay 375 euro and one month later when I apply for a permanent resident permit, i have to pay 400 euro. :(

 

2. If I extend my permit as a partner, how long would it last? I might will not change my permit to a permanent resident permit, if the duration of the partner permit is  also 5 years.

 

Thanks in advance.