Irma Vermaat

Current

• Deskundige at Stad Antwerpen

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Government Administration

Irma Vermaat’s Experience

• Deskundige

  Stad Antwerpen

  (Government Agency; Government Administration industry)

  July 2008 — Present (1 year 6 months)

  Gatekeeper for the 9 Civil Registrars in case of any planned marriage that involves someone who doesn't have a permanent residency in Belgium. Interviewing spouses about their home life, habits, and history to determine whether the couple are truly committed in the long term, or whether they are engaged in a prospective sham marriage. Also investigating certain (suspect) marriages contracted abroad, prior to their possible recognition in Belgium. Counseling victims of sham marriages, and forced marriages. Team leader. Single point of contact for external parties, like the district's attorney (procureur des konings), ministry of internal and ministry of foreign affairs, and the police force.