For the research 'Moving forward with policy?' is a group of (mainly Syrian) status holders, who received a residence permit between 2014 and 2016, followed for a longer period of time. The aim of this research was to determine what consequences the policy pursued had on their position in society. The report is the result of a collaboration between the WODC, the CBS, the RIVM and the Erasmus University. 

 
Get a paid job faster 

The UAF's experiences closely match the recommendations from the research. “We see every day with our clients that the higher the language level during integration, the greater the chances for newcomers to get a paid job faster. A positive fact for newcomers and for the Netherlands,” says Mirjam Huisman, director-manager of the UAF. “In addition, according to the UAF, obtaining a Dutch diploma is important to get people into suitable and therefore sustainable work.” 

 
'Important recommendation for politics' 

The study also underlines the importance of well-organised asylum reception. Short procedures, few relocations and many opportunities during the reception and integration period for learning the Dutch language and participating in (volunteer) work. Huisman: “These are important recommendations that politicians should take to heart. In this way, we can utilise the participation of refugee talent faster, better and more sustainably for the tight Dutch labour market.”