Every year, about 3,000 Dutch nationals immigrate from the Netherlands to the United States. Massachusetts offers not only a diverse, interconnected community, but is also home to some of the best universities and hospitals in the United States. With one of the largest economies, Massachusetts offers a range of career and educational opportunities, which allows for more economic freedom and upward mobility compared to the Netherlands’ lower incomes and higher tax rates.
Massachusetts’s biggest industries are within the financial services, technology (primarily biotech and software), and information technology, alongside higher education and healthcare. With the United States being about 235 times the size of the Netherlands, newcomers can immerse themselves among the multitudes of American landscapes and regions. Additionally, many remnants of Dutch culture and heritage can be found throughout the former U.S. colonies, several of which were founded by the Dutch, which span from New England to Delaware.
If you need help immigrating from the Netherlands to MA, contact Boston immigration attorney Giselle M. Rodriguez. Giselle helps clients with the full range of immigration challenges, from visas to citizenship. She works with clients throughout Greater Boston and Massachusetts. Contact Giselle today to discuss your case, or read on to find out more about protecting your immigration status in the United States.
Community Resources
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is one of the best and safest parts of the United States for immigrants. State-sponsored resources for immigrants can be found on Mass.gov. Whitinsville, MA, boasts a large Dutch population, particularly of Frisians, who have been embedded in this small suburb since just before the turn of the 20th century. Massachusetts is home to an estimated 33,000 who claim Dutch heritage.
Processing Times in Boston.
The Netherlands’ closest consulate is located in New York City and easily to reach from Boston by several transit lines. Green card applications are processed, on average, between 8 and 24 months after submission to USCIS. The processing time for citizenship applications is roughly 8 to 10 months in Massachusetts. Dutch citizens may apply for naturalization after being a lawful permanent resident for five years, or three years if the applicant is married to a U.S. citizen. Wait times are subject to change, as influxes of applications can cause delays.
We understand that extended wait times can be frustrating and stressful. While we cannot control processing times, we can ensure that your application is submitted in a format that gives you the best chances at the outcome you want. We don’t just file the application, but rather also build a case for you as an individual, based on your unique situation and strengths.