Thread: Immigration

Immigration

Visa Check off Sheet

1. Two copies of valid passport
2. 4 recent passport photos
3. Original Birth certificate (long form for Canadians) (must be legalized and then Apostilled) An Apostille is a seal placed on an official document; the Apostille is widely accepted outside of the US and makes the document valid in all countries; and is issued by the Secretary of State's office in each state
   
   1. If you are a resident of the US, you need to contact the Dutch Embassy in your country of decent/origin to obtain the seal of Apostille. If you are born outside the US, your birth certificate must be legalized by the Dutch Embassy and the Ministry of External Affairs from the country of your birth.
   2. If you were born in the United States, your original birth certificate needs to be Apostilled by the Secretary of State office in the state in which you were born.
   3. If you were born in Canada; Authentication is done by the Authentication and Service of Documents Section of the Department of Foreign Affairs. You must submit the original long-form birth certificate.
   4. Your birth certificate should be legalized and not be older than one year after they Apostille it
   
   
4. Certificate of good conduct (police record)
   
   1. A certificate of good conduct is obtained by contacting your local Police Department. Request them to conduct a criminal background check. Please send the printed report to us so that we may forward it with your immigration documents.
   2. This certificate should be completed no more than two months before going to Bonaire.
   
   
5. Proof of civil status (legalized with Apostille). This document cannot be older than 6 months.
   
   1. This is a statement of marital/civilian status. Follow the same procedures for the Apostille seal.
   2. The Civil Status needs to be legalized by the Dutch Embassy and Ministry of Foreign Affairs only if you are not residing in the USA.
   
   
6. Student Declaration
   
   1. You must complete and send the Dutch version
   
   
7. Bank Declaration
   
   1. Please have your bank issue a bank statement to you. The bank statement must be on bank letterhead and must have your name on it. The bank account should show a minimum balance of $7,000.00 USD.
   2. Last bank statement
   
   
8. Model- I
   
   1. You must complete and send the Dutch version
   
   

Married students cannot bring their family with them to live on the island. However, family members can stay as tourists for a maximum of three months.

Additional information and forms will be provided upon acceptance into the university.

Process for Canadian Citizens

The following steps are to be taken if you are a Canadian citizen.

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   1. First you must have all your documents signed and sealed by your lawyer (notarized).
   2. Next take those documents to 77 Grenville Ave. or Road 9th Floor, Document Services. (Downtown Toronto)
   3. Next you must go to the Royal Dutch Embassy, 1 Dundas St. W, Suite 2106, Toronto, ON. They will only seal documents after you go to document services and get their seal.
   
   

Process for Citizens and Residents of all other countries

Information for getting documents Apostille. These are the steps you need to do prior to go to these following offices.

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   1. Please get the documents attested by the Department or Ministry of Foreign Affairs in your country.
   2. Take the attested documents to the Dutch Consulate and they will Apostille (legalize) it for you.
   
   

Note: All foreign documents must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translated version.

I have been scheduled for january 2012 semester, but the landing permit has not been released. Please what should i do? The documents are with the immigration for about 7 weeks now. Please, I need urgent assistance and advice