Welcome Center Food Valley supports employers throughout the immigration process for international employees. From advice on the appropriate procedure to applications, extensions and related formalities, we can take care of all or part of the process.
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Hiring international employees?
Do you already have experience as an employer hiring international employees, such as highly skilled migrants or researchers? Then you will know that different residence procedures and requirements may apply.
Are you not yet a recognized sponsor?
Then check out this information first.
WCFV advises on the appropriate procedure and handles applications, extensions and related formalities. Throughout the process, we stay in contact with both the employer and the international employee.
Steps that can be completed
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Recognised sponsorship
For certain residence procedures, an employer must be recognised by the IND as a sponsor. This applies, among others, when employing highly skilled migrants and researchers under Directive (EU) 2016/801. For other procedures, such as the European Blue Card, recognised sponsorship is not mandatory.
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Does your new employee come from outside European Union, EEA or Switzerland? Then your organization must become an recognised sponsor. The advantage of this is that procedures are often faster and more efficient. For the foreign worker, this means a more streamlined immigration process.
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Residence permit
Many international employees need a residence permit to live and work in the Netherlands. The applicable procedure depends on factors such as the purpose of stay, the employee’s position and their personal circumstances.
We advise on the appropriate procedure and can handle the initial application or extension on behalf of the employer and employee.
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Visa
Whether a visa is required to travel to the Netherlands depends, among other things, on the employee’s nationality and the applicable residence procedure.
We assess what is required in each individual situation and, where possible, include this as part of the immigration process.
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Your new employee will receive from us all the necessary information to apply for a visa.
Among other things, we check:
What is the nationality of your new employee?
Does your new employee meet the conditions of a residence permit for a knowledge migrant?
Is a visa required?
Are any other conditions applicable?
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Family
Is the international employee moving to the Netherlands with a partner and/or children? We also assess which residence procedure applies to the accompanying family members.
Where possible, we handle the applications for the employee and their family together and provide information about the next steps after arrival.
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Family members of a highly skilled migrant must also meet a number of conditions and have a valid residence permit.
How we help bring your employee’s family to the Netherlands:
- We verify that all family members meet the requirements.
- We take care of the application for a residence permit.
- We provide advice on applying for visas for family members (if necessary).
- We provide information on topics such as financial matters, insurance, education and training, and Dutch laws and regulations.
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Biometric data
To issue a residence document, the IND may require a passport photo, signature and fingerprints.
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International employees can provide their biometric data by appointment at the in-house IND desk at Welcome Center Food Valley.
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Municipal registration
Anyone settling in the Netherlands is, in many cases, required to register with the municipality. As part of this registration, a citizen service number (BSN) is issued.
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International employees can register by appointment at the in-house municipal desk at Welcome Center Food Valley.
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Welcome to the region– settling into life in the Netherlands
After the immigration process, everyday life in the Netherlands begins. During our welcome meeting, we provide practical information about living and working in the Netherlands and answer questions that may arise when settling in.
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During this interview, we welcome the knowledge migrant to the region and provide information that will help him or her get started in the Netherlands.
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A good start for the whole family
An international move involves more than just starting a new job. We provide information and support in several areas to help international employees and their families get off to a good start in the Netherlands.
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Housing information and partners
Finding suitable accommodation can be challenging. We provide practical information about the Dutch housing market and refer international employees to trusted local and regional partners that can support them in their search.
Dual Career Program
We support partners of international employees in finding their way in the Dutch labour market. Finding suitable employment and building their own network can help the whole family feel more settled in the Netherlands.
Schooling Program
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The Dutch education system can be difficult to navigate for international families. We help families find their way and provide information about the different options available, so they can make an informed choice about a suitable school for their children.
What we can do for you
In this video we explain how we ensure ‘Happy landing as well as Happy living’
Rather read than watch? You can read the transcript of the video below.
It can be complicated for a company or organization to bring a foreign employee to the Netherlands. The Welcome Center Food Valley has the knowledge and experience to make this process run smoothly and ensure “Happy landing & living.
If a company allows an employee to come to the Netherlands, it must show the IND that it is a reliable partner. This is called: ‘recognised sponsor‘. We can help you with the one-time procedure required to do so.
What documents are needed for the immigration process is often different for each situation. Consider a residence permit, a visa, or a work permit. We identify what documents are needed, review the requirements and submit the application.
In many cases, an employee brings along partner and children. They too must have the necessary papers.
In a welcome meeting, we discuss what issues are important. Consider insurance, GP, public transport travel, and so on. Even after the interview, we remain available for questions.
The IND has its own desk at the Welcome Center Food Valley, so the expat can receive the residence permit right away. The necessary biometric data can also be taken here.
The municipality of Wageningen also has its own counter with us. The expat can pick up the requested Citizen Service Number right there. Convenient, because it is needed to get to work. And for banking and insurance, for example.
We do more than just paperwork. For example, we offer support in finding a nice home, a suitable school for the children and a suitable job for the partner.
Thus, the Food Valley Welcome Center ensures a happy landing as well as happy living!
We can take the entire process off your hands as a total package. But it is also possible to have only specific matters handled by us. Please feel free to contact us to discuss options and rates.
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