A new European migration pact taking effect will dramatically alter processing times for asylum seekers in the Netherlands. Those registering before midnight face potentially years-long waits for a decision on their applications under the old rules. However, those registering after midnight will fall under the new regulations, guaranteeing a decision within six months. The Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) opened the Ter Apel registration center to the media to demonstrate the anticipated improvements in efficiency. The changes include the introduction of tablets in ten languages for self-registration of data. The IND anticipates a more streamlined process, aiming to expedite asylum claims under the new European framework. The shift is a direct response to the new migration pact and its emphasis on faster processing times.