Our Services
Expert Legal Support in Dutch Immigration & Administrative Law
At Singh Lawyers, we offer strategic, client-focused legal services in all major areas of Dutch immigration and administrative public law. With over 30 years of experience, we guide individuals, families, and businesses through the complexities of the Dutch legal system with clarity, cultural awareness, and conviction.
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Legal Consultation & Immigration Strategy
We begin every client relationship with a thorough legal consultation to help you make informed choices.
Our strategic advice covers:
- Selection of the most suitable immigration route
- Pre-application eligibility checks
- Long-term planning (residence to citizenship)
- Legal risk assessment
- Support with complex or previously rejected cases
We tailor every legal strategy to your specific situation — whether you’re migrating for family, work, business, or protection.
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Residence Permits
We assist with all types of residence permits under Dutch law:
- Temporary Residence Permits
For employment, study, family reunification, or asylum. We handle the full IND application process and advise on documentation and legal risks. - Permanent Residence Permits
Available after five years of uninterrupted lawful residence, subject to civic integration (inburgering). We help clients navigate all conditions and avoid rejection risks. - EU Long-Term Residence Permit (Langdurig ingezetene)
A Dutch national residence status under EU Directive 2003/109/EC, granted to non-EU nationals who have resided legally in the Netherlands for 5+ years.
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Family Reunification
Family reunification is one of the most important parts of our work. We assist with:
- Spouse and registered partner visas
- Children and minors joining parents
- Dependent parents or extended family (in exceptional cases)
We ensure your application meets the IND’s requirements for income, housing, integration, and family proof.
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Dutch Citizenship & Naturalisation
Acquiring Dutch nationality is often the final step in your immigration journey.
We guide you through:
- Naturalisation after 5 years of residence, including civic integration and legal requirements
- Option procedure (optieprocedure) for simplified acquisition, where applicable (e.g. for children born in the Netherlands)
We help you gather the correct documents, pass the language exam, and challenge rejections where needed.
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Immigration Appeals & Interim Relief
If your application has been denied, our lawyers take immediate legal action to protect your stay:
- Filing objections (bezwaar) to the IND
- Submitting court appeals (beroep)
- Requesting interim relief (voorlopige voorziening) — a court order that prevents deportation while your appeal is pending
This is a crucial legal tool we frequently use in urgent or vulnerable cases.
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Corporate & Cross-Border Immigration
Business Immigration – Work Permits, Investors & Posted Workers
We support companies, executives, skilled workers, and investors with full legal guidance for business migration to the Netherlands and the EU.
Our services include:
- Highly Skilled Migrants (Kennismigranten)
– IND employer registration
– Individual and family work permit applications
– Salary and contract compliance - Intra-Company Transfers (ICT)
– Moving employees between global branches
– Compliant contracts and supporting documentation - EU Blue Card
– No need for the employer to be a recognized sponsor with the IND
– Family members can join immediately and work freely in the Netherlands
– Allows mobility to other EU countries after 12 months of residence
– Unemployment protection: 3 to 6 months to find new work depending on duration of employment - Immigration by Investment
– Business and real estate investment pathways
– Golden Visa guidance for other countries (e.g. Portugal, Italy)
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Cross-Border Immigration & Posted Workers
We assist international staffing companies, multinationals, and service providers with the posting of workers across EU borders — a highly technical process requiring expert knowledge of both immigration and international employment law.
Our services include:
- Strategic planning under EU Directive 2014/67/EU
- A1 certificate compliance and salary benchmarking
- Legal structuring of Employer of Record (EOR) models
- Onboarding workers from India, the U.S., Eastern Europe and beyond
Defense during audits and Labour Inspectorate investigations
Our team combines immigration law, social security law, and international labour law — making us a key legal partner for HR, compliance, and global mobility teams.
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Immigration Detention & Entry Ban Cases
We defend clients in challenging and time-sensitive cases involving:
- Detention by the Dutch Immigration Police (DT&V)
- Entry bans due to overstays or alleged fraud
- Requests for release and appeals against return decisions
Our lawyers act swiftly to protect your freedom and immigration rights.
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General Administrative Law (Bezwaar & Beroep)
We assist private individuals, entrepreneurs, and developers in challenging and navigating government decisions under Dutch administrative law (Awb).
Our services include:
- Filing objections and appeals against government agencies (e.g. IND, municipalities, tax offices)
- Legal disputes related to municipal registration (BRP), benefits, or residence deregistration
- Legal procedures concerning building permits, zoning plans, and environmental law
- Representation in hearings with municipalities, provinces, or omgevingsdiensten (environmental services)