Daughter pregnant with illegal Moroccan?

Questioner

My daughter has a relationship with an illegal man. He has been in the Netherlands for several years. Now my daughter is pregnant. Can he become a legal father of the child in the Netherlands?

Lawyer

Having a child with a Dutch citizen does not automatically entitle you to a residence permit in the Netherlands. Whether or not you have a residence permit often depends on the situation of the person themselves (for example, the reason why this person is staying illegally in the Netherlands) as well as possible family reunification. If the illegal man is the father of your grandchild and he wants to participate in family life, he should meet a number of conditions to be eligible for a residence permit. For the exact conditions, I recommend consulting the website of the Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND), because these conditions can change with some regularity. It is important to know that if he tries to apply for a residence permit, he will become visible to the authorities, which can also have consequences if his application is not accepted. Therefore, it is important to be well informed about the possible consequences and circumstances before a decision is made. I therefore recommend that you contact an immigration attorney or legal professional to discuss what options are available in this particular situation. Immigration law is often complex and every situation is different, so professional legal advice can be very helpful in this situation.' ---------------- Stichting Rechtswinkel.nl is a national organization with students and volunteers. The above advice is based on limited information and may be incomplete or even incorrect for your situation. Always consult a lawyer or attorney for your further steps. Read disclaimer: https://rechtswinkel.nl/disclaimer