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papajay

papajay posted a topic in the forum Business and Finance in the Netherlands:

What are the guidelines in considering a past criminal record?

Hello,
In 1994, I was caught growing cannabis in Amsterdam while living there with my then Dutch wife. I served a short community service sentence with no fines. I have since been divorced from my Dutch ex and have lived in America for the last 9 years. Since this arrest, I have never been in trouble with law enforcement.

I need to know if my past criminal record will have any effect on any decision that is made in regards to a future application for a "eenmanszaak" under the auspices of the DAFT treaty. I would like to know if such a decision is made by a case-by-case basis and if there is a statue of limitations related to such an offense. I noticed this in the brochure "werkenalszelfstandig-eng.pdf" (dated 2002) that I recently read. It states the following:... more
- March 21, 2012
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- March 21, 2012
papajay replied to a topic in the forum Business and Finance in the Netherlands:
this brochure was published in 2002. That was 10 years ago. Is there any recent information that might be made available?
- March 21, 2012
papajay replied to a topic in the forum Americans in the Netherlands:
just goes to show you how many people are visiting this site. Gee, good luck in getting 1 more American to answer a few measly questions. Sad indeed....
- March 20, 2012
papajay replied to a topic in the forum Americans in the Netherlands:
"A 2008 law – the Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act, or HEART – assumes that expatriates dispose of all their worldly property when they renounce their citizenship." ~ It's not a surprise very few Americans even heard of such a law while livin... more
- March 20, 2012
papajay posted a topic in the forum Americans in the Netherlands:

This is nothing short of a WITCH HUNT!

Minister Leers must take into account the plight of foreign born parents of Dutch children. I, being an American father of 2 Dutch children am not allowed to be with my children and live like any normal Dutch father can live. I have no rights! I feel it t... more
- March 20, 2012
papajay What

about foreign born parents of Dutch children? We have no rights to be

with our children! We are given no consideration to be able to spend

more than the allowed 3 months and that must be on a tourist visa with ... more

Government gets tougher with illegal immigrants | Radio Netherlands Worldwide

The Dutch government is taking a harder line on illegal immigrants. The target is to track and detain 4,800 this year, ten percent more than last year. A performance agreement has been made between th...
- March 20, 2012
papajay has added a new profile photo.
- March 13, 2012
papajay replied to a topic in the forum Housing in the Netherlands:
kamernet.nl is joke and a complete rip-off! Loads of rooms that don't even exist and forget about if you aren't a student or younger than 30yrs.
- March 13, 2012
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- November 9, 2011
papajay joined the group Amsterdam Expat Group
- September 9, 2011
papajay joined the group Amsterdam Expat Group
- September 9, 2011
papajay joined the group Amsterdam Expat Group
- September 9, 2011
papajay So it's official.... PapaJay's coming back to Holland for a long 5 month stay. I be staying from Nov. to April. I'm so excited and can already smell the friekandel! So hey, if there is anyone who knows of a room or affordable apt. available in Tilburg, I ... more
- September 3, 2011
- Expatica Hey papajay, welcome back to NL! Enjoy your stay. For houses, why not take a look at Expatica housing site here: http://housing.expatica.com/netherlands/home.html
  
  November 9, 2011
papajay is now friends with AmsterdamExpatGroup.
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papajay replied to a topic in the forum International News:
This is one time I could agree with ouloveit. What a shame to lose this precious talent. Her music is timeless and she will never be forgotten. RIP Amy
- July 26, 2011
papajay replied to a topic in the forum Dutch News:
"Gravely" mistaken I am? Gee, that sounds a little extreme. Goes to show who is prone to exaggeration here. No, ouloveit1 I am not mistaken "gravely" or otherwise. Times have changed and the days of this ridiculous and IMMORAL prohibition have seen its la... more
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- June 23, 2011
papajay replied to a topic in the forum Dutch News:
I don't like the articially designed weed - I stick to a bit of hash now and again.

I don't understand your position when you talk of the increased strengths of cannabis when you prefer a more concentrated form of cannabis called hashish which poss... more
- June 23, 2011
papajay replied to a topic in the forum Dutch News:
that's a good question mrfook. 1st let me explain that the increased levels of THC in hybrid cannabis strains is something that is good and nothing to fear. Cannabis is not a hard drug and will not kill you. Having stronger strains means you need less to ... more
- June 23, 2011

March 21, 2012 1:49:23 AM CET

in the topic What are the guidelines in considering a past criminal record? in the forum Business and Finance in the Netherlands

Hello,

In 1994, I was caught growing cannabis in Amsterdam while living there with my then Dutch wife. I served a short community service sentence with no fines. I have since been divorced from my Dutch ex and have lived in America for the last 9 years. Since this arrest, I have never been in trouble with law enforcement.

I need to know if my past criminal record will have any effect on any decision that is made in regards to a future application for a "eenmanszaak" under the auspices of the DAFT treaty. I would like to know if such a decision is made by a case-by-case basis and if there is a statue of limitations related to such an offense. I noticed this in the brochure "werkenalszelfstandig-eng.pdf" (dated 2002) that I recently read. It states the following:

General conditions
You must in any event:
- Have a valid passport.
- Not have tuberculosis.
- Not have a criminal record. You will have to sign a
statement about your past to confirm this.
- Have health insurance that covers all risks in the
Netherlands.
- Have an Authorization for temporary stay (if you
come from a country where you need to have such
an authorization).
- Have sufficient means of support. You must earn
enough money from your profession or business to
be able to pay for your own living expenses. Your
net income must be 81% of the gross income (the
gross profit).

This is the only place that I have seen such a restriction. Considering it was a non-violent offense that occurred 18 years ago and that I served my punishment, I would like to now if any considerations are considered on an ad hoc basis. I am a loving father of 2 Dutch children and I have proven to not be a detriment to any society I live in so I would like to hear from anyone who might be able to provide me with any relevent information concerning my particular situation.
March 21, 2012 1:01:47 AM CET

in the topic Becoming Self Employed in the forum Business and Finance in the Netherlands

this brochure was published in 2002. That was 10 years ago. Is there any recent information that might be made available?
March 20, 2012 11:28:43 PM CET

in the topic PLEASE help us out! in the forum Americans in the Netherlands

just goes to show you how many people are visiting this site. Gee, good luck in getting 1 more American to answer a few measly questions. Sad indeed....
March 20, 2012 11:23:59 PM CET

in the topic The Price of US Citizenship...and renouncing it. in the forum Americans in the Netherlands

"A 2008 law – the Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act, or HEART – assumes that expatriates dispose of all their worldly property when they renounce their citizenship." ~ It's not a surprise very few Americans even heard of such a law while living there. I never heard of it before. Yikes, thank god I'm poor!
March 20, 2012 10:49:34 PM CET

in the topic This is nothing short of a WITCH HUNT! in the forum Americans in the Netherlands

Minister Leers must take into account the plight of foreign born parents of Dutch children. I, being an American father of 2 Dutch children am not allowed to be with my children and live like any normal Dutch father can live. I have no rights! I feel it to be so immoral to forcibly seperate Dutch children from their foreign born parents. Do you realize that this policy not only hurts me but my children as well? Why should either of us be punished but to punish my beloved kids because of their father is not Dutch is a VIOLATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS!!

I would appreciate anyone's opinion on this. I would also appreciate any support I can receive from ANYONE in the Netherlands who can assist me in reuniting with my Dutch children.

Here is a link to the recent article about a pending "crackdown" on illegal immigration:

http://www.rnw.nl/english/article/government-gets-tougher-illegal-immigrants#comment-152547

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