Status & protectionCurrent priority
Temporary protection and IND
Assessment of protection eligibility, decisions and legal position.
- IND decision analysis
- timeline and evidence
- pre-decision review
Legal support • Individual approach • Community advocacy
Support for Ukrainians in the key areas of life in the Netherlands
We help with status and documents, dealings with municipalities, housing, objections and court proceedings, CBR and RDW, self-employment and business. We protect individual interests and the rights of the Ukrainian community.
Every matter is assessed on its facts, deadlines, evidence and risks.
01Support across the Netherlands02For Ukrainians03Individual and collective matters04From assessment to follow-through
Areas of work
Support where one error can have serious consequences
We identify the full route: deadlines, evidence, urgent measures and communication with the relevant authorities.
Status and protection
IND, temporary protection and consequences for residence.
Objections and court
Administrative procedures for decisions by public authorities.
Objection
Objection proceedings
A reasoned objection with a structured legal and evidentiary basis.
- deadline control
- case-file materials
- additional grounds
Urgent relief
Urgent interim relief
Urgency assessment and preparation of a voorlopige voorziening request.
- eviction risk
- termination of reception
- irreversible consequences
Court
Court proceedings
Procedural strategy, document bundles and court communications.
- procedural position
- exhibits and evidence
- hearing preparation
Housing and community interests
Municipalities, reception and collective representation.
Municipality & housing
Municipality and reception
Legal communication on housing, relocation, benefits and decisions.
- formal requests
- objections and complaints
- risk mitigation
Community
Community representation
Structured engagement between residents, municipalities and institutions.
- residents’ councils
- institutional letters
- strategic dialogue
Mobility and employment
Driving licences, vehicles and employer relations.
Driving licence
CBR and driving licences
Review of CBR decisions, deadlines and available administrative remedies.
- fitness and driving skills
- CBR decision review
- objection and court route
Vehicles
RDW and vehicle matters
Support with vehicle registration, documentation and RDW decisions.
- registration and import
- vehicle documentation
- challenging decisions
Employer
Employment matters
Legal assessment of wage, contract, dismissal, sickness and workplace-injury issues.
- employment contract and wages
- dismissal and disputes
- sickness and workplace injury
Everyday life and ongoing support
Benefits, family matters, business and a stable legal point of contact.
Benefits
Benefits and public authorities
Support with UWV, SVB, Belastingdienst/Toeslagen, benefit decisions and recovery claims.
- WW, Ziektewet and other benefits
- allowances and repayments
- objections to decisions
Family & children
Family, children and personal matters
Legal assessment of family documents, parental authority, education, care and communications with institutions.
- parental authority and documents
- schools and childcare bodies
- formal requests for the family
Business & contracts
Business, self-employment and contracts
Support with the right to operate, registration, contracts, clients, debts and legal risks.
- right to operate and TWV review
- KVK and working structure
- contracts, debts and disputes
Ongoing support
Ongoing legal support
A subscription for people, families and entrepreneurs who need a stable legal contact in the Netherlands.
- regular consultations
- review of letters and documents
- deadline control and ongoing support
Not sure which service fits your situation?
Describe the issue in a few sentences. We will identify the relevant area, urgency and information needed for an initial assessment.
You are not alone
When pressure builds, you need protection and a clear plan—not more uncertainty
Sterke Arm brings order to the situation, takes control of deadlines and documents, and builds protection around your circumstances. You know what is happening, what comes next and who stays alongside you.
Get protection and an action plan- 1your situation is heard
- 2deadlines and documents are controlled
- 3a protection position is built for you
- 4support continues through agreed stages
Our process
From first contact to an agreed action plan
Initial information
Briefly describe the situation without sensitive documents.
Legal triage
We check the type of matter, deadlines, urgency and required material.
Strategy
We define the legal route, evidence and sequence of actions.
Implementation
We prepare documents and support the agreed procedures.
Sterke Arm voor Oekraïners
Legal work strengthened by community experience
Sterke Arm combines individual legal support with structured representation of Ukrainians in the Netherlands.
We consider legal status, housing, interactions with the IND, municipalities and reception bodies, and the practical consequences.
Systematic
Every document forms part of a coherent strategy.
Timely
Deadlines and urgent risks are checked first.
Responsible
We explain the legal options, risks and sequence of action.
Bewonersraad Nederland — the voice of the Ukrainian community
A national network of residents’ councils that develops joint positions, protects collective interests and supports professional dialogue with municipalities and public institutions.
Visit the Council website ↗
Practical guidance and updates
Practical guidance and updates
Verified explanations about IND, objections, interim relief, municipalities, CBR, RDW, employment and important changes for Ukrainians in the Netherlands.
IND updateNew IND condition for temporary protection from 5 August 2026
Who may be affected by the new IND condition for some new applications, the stated exceptions and what to check after a refusal.
4 minRead guidance →
ObjectionsObjection and interim relief in the Netherlands: the difference
How objection and interim relief differ, and how to prepare urgency and evidence.
5 minRead guidance →
CBR & RDWCBR and RDW for Ukrainians: licences, decisions and vehicles
CBR decisions, objections, foreign licence exchange and RDW documents.
6 minRead guidance →Frequently asked questions
What to do first
Could not find the answer, or does your situation involve several issues? Start with a short description and we will help identify the next step.
Ask your questionWhat matters can Sterke Arm assess?+
We support status and IND matters, objections and court proceedings, municipalities and reception, CBR and RDW, employment, benefits, family, business and collective representation.
How does the initial assessment work?+
Briefly describe the situation, authority, date of the decision or event and any urgent risk. We then identify deadlines, required documents and the possible support route.
What should I do after receiving an authority’s decision?+
Record the date it was received and seek an assessment promptly. The objection or court deadline depends on the type of decision and may be limited.
Do you assist with municipality or reception disputes?+
Yes, including housing, relocation, benefits, living conditions, termination of reception, decisions, complaints and municipal communications.
Can I contact you about CBR or RDW?+
Yes. We review decisions, jurisdiction, deadlines and evidence concerning driving licences, fitness to drive, vehicle registration and documents.
Do you assist with employer problems?+
Yes. We assess wage, contract, dismissal, sickness, reintegration, workplace-injury and employer-liability issues.
Does Sterke Arm represent collective resident interests?+
Yes. We support residents’ councils, joint positions, institutional correspondence and structured dialogue with municipalities.
Can I arrange ongoing legal support?+
Yes. A subscription can include an agreed amount of regular consultations, review of letters and documents, deadline control and priority contact. The package is set after an initial needs assessment.
What should not be sent through the open form?+
Do not send BSN, V-numbers, full decisions, passport, medical or other sensitive data. A suitable document-transfer channel is agreed separately.
Initial contact
Start with a brief description
We will identify what is needed for an initial assessment and agree a secure channel for documents.
Do not send through the open form
BSN, V-numbers, full IND decisions, passport details, medical data or other sensitive information.