On 14th September 2007, a Dutch court adjourned to determine whether Jimmy would be allowed to stay in the Netherlands until the outcome of his appeal. The answer came two weeks later: Jimmy was allowed to stay in the Netherlands for the period until 21st November and to leave the detention center while waiting for the result of his appeal. On 28th September he returned to the asylum seekers center (AZC) where he resided at that time.

The court hearing that was scheduled for 21st November was canceled when the IND decided, unexpectedly, to grant Jimmy a temporary asylum status which permitted him to stay in the Netherlands for a one year period. After that year, his situation would be re-assessed. In the meantime, Jimmy was ordered to apply for a passport with the Lebanese embassy in the Netherlands.