Verlenging naturalisatietermijnen

Reactie

Vraag1

1. **Compressed Academic and Career Timelines**
- International students often complete master's, PhD, or postdoctoral studies in 2–6 years. A 5-year rule allows for building roots and seeking naturalization, while a 10-year requirement could delay career stability.

2. **Rigid “Continuous Legal Stay” Requirement**
- Interruptions from research, internships, or visa changes are common. Treating these as breaks in "continuous stay" risks disqualification for long-term applicants.

3. **Non-Linear Integration Process**
- The vague "fully integrated" requirement places unrealistic expectations on students with demanding academic schedules, leaving them in limbo.

4. **Delayed Access to Full Rights**
- The 10-year wait restricts travel, political participation, and social benefits, complicating decisions like property purchases and family planning.

5. **Discouragement of Long-Term Commitment**
- A prolonged waiting period may deter international students from settling, pushing them toward countries with quicker citizenship paths, risking talent loss in the Netherlands.

6. **Perceived Unequal Treatment**
- The rule imposes a “test of loyalty” on those who have already contributed to society, reinforcing exclusion feelings among long-term foreigners.

7. **Transitional Fairness Issues**
- Extending the waiting period from 5 to 10 years risks unfair treatment for those already in the system, raising "grandfathering" concerns.

8. **Increased Documentation Burden**
- Meeting 10-year eligibility demands extensive documentation, increasing the risk of application jeopardy from unforeseen issues.

9. **Weak Ties Do Not Imply Lack of Commitment**
- International students often show commitment through contributions across sectors. Lengthening the waiting period may create delays rather than enhance commitment.

10. **Negative Impact on Diversity in Academia**
- Stricter naturalization may deter international students, reducing the global character of Dutch universities and limiting cultural exchange opportunities.