Data concerning requests for asylum from migrants to the Netherlands are discussed. The author finds an increase from around 1,000 such requests per year in the early 1980s to over 20,000 for 1990 and 1991. It is also noted that, although women and children have a good chance of being granted asylum, most requests are rejected. The effect of this on the number of illegal aliens in the country is examined. (SUMMARY IN ENG)

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