Dutch authorities have announced changes to the business portal login process for intermediaries requiring the use of chain authorization.

Key Points:

• Beginning Nov. 4, intermediary users within the Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND) Business Portal will be required to log in using chain authorization.
• Sponsors or recognized sponsors use the IND Business Portal to view the status of submitted applications or for other various services. Authorized intermediaries are also able to file applications in the system on behalf of recognized sponsors, currently based on a direct registration authorization with the IND.
• After Nov. 4, an authorization by the IND will no longer be valid. Sponsors and intermediaries will be required to apply for chain authorization for the intermediary and register with an eHerkenning supplier.

Additional Information: eRecognition (“eHerkenning” in Dutch) level 3 (EH3) or higher is required to log in to the Business Portal. Chain authorization involves registering with an eHerkenning supplier, who will then facilitate the authorization process for the sponsor and the authorization of any intermediaries, who will then have access to the IND Business Portal. More information on arranging a chain authorization on eHerkenning.nl can be found here.