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How WCFV came to be <\/i><\/strong>originated<\/strong> <\/i>And how we have grown (and continue to grow)<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In 2024, we’ll celebrate our 10th anniversary! But our history goes back even further. From a small group of people helping international employees come to the Netherlands, we have grown into a well-oiled team. From seasoned immigration counselors to knowledgeable back office staff. Read more about how we got here and how we have grown.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Scattered<\/strong> islets<\/h3>

At Wageningen University & Research, each knowledge unit handled its own immigration process for new international employees. Everyone was pioneering and looking for the right information and procedures for specific cases. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Central<\/strong> post IA&S<\/h3>

The decision was made to join forces. Thus, from now on, everything was centrally controlled. This was done under the name ‘International Advice and Support’<\/strong><\/em> (IA&S). With the experience gained, the processes ran smoother and smoother, and expats went to work happier. Which was a win-win situation for everyone. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Emergence of Food Valley<\/strong><\/h3>

\"\"<\/a>In July 2010, eight municipalities decided to cooperate. Wageningen, Ede, Veenendaal, Rhenen, Nijkerk, Renswoude, Barneveld and Scherpenzeel from now on formed Region Food Valley<\/strong>. This region is home to many organizations focused on sustainable food supplies. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Expat center<\/strong> for the region<\/h3>

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Due to the international nature of the Food Valley, more and more employees came to this region from all over the world. <\/p>

For example, around the year 2013, there was a desire from the province and the municipality of Wageningen for an expat center focused on the Food Valley.<\/p>

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Special foundation<\/strong><\/h3>

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With the knowledge and experience of IA&S, the center of expertise ‘ Expat Center Food Valley (ECFV)’ was established in 2014 .<\/strong> This financially independent foundation was established by: Municipality of Wageningen, Wageningen University & Research (WUR), Keygene, Food Valley NL and Province of Gelderland<\/em>.<\/p>

It became an extraordinary expat center. One of the first in the Netherlands, ECFV had in-house desks<\/a> for both the municipality and the IND. Our good cooperation thus created a one-stop shop where expats could be helped quickly and smoothly with the entire immigration process.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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“What has always been central is welcoming expats<\/span><\/strong>.<\/i>.<\/span><\/strong> And to ensure that they are able to get a prosperous job with employers in the Food Valley”.<\/i><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Growth<\/strong> and expansion<\/h3>

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ECFV<\/em> proved to be a formula for success, so a period of growth followed. We served more and more expats, companies and agencies. Naturally, this meant that more and more immigration counselors were needed, and so the number of employees<\/a> grew. <\/p>

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Special programs<\/strong><\/h3>

For the international employee, the immigration process<\/a> is much more than just paperwork. It is a life-changing step<\/a>. To support this, the request came from WUR and others to expand our services. This is how our special programs<\/a> were created that help expats settle in the Netherlands. We support with the search for housing<\/a> and school<\/a> for the children and assist partners<\/a> of expats when they too are looking for a job in the Netherlands.<\/p>

During this period, the Welcome Desk<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/a> established. When expats have questions about their new environment, they can walk in here.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Name change<\/strong> and relocation<\/h3>

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With the expansion of our services, we were ready for a new name: Welcome Center Food Valley<\/strong>.<\/p>

WCFV ensures a speedy immigration process so that international employees can quickly start working for Dutch companies. Therefore, our motto is a “happy landing & living<\/strong><\/span>. <\/em> <\/p>

In this year, we were also busy moving. In 2014 the team consisted of only 4 people; by now the number had doubled. As a result, it was time for a bigger office and we moved to the brand new Plus Ultra II building<\/strong>.<\/p>

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10th anniversary of<\/strong> WCFV<\/h3>\n
\"FlagWCFV has grown rapidly courtesy of our committed and dedicated staff. A lot has happened. In 10 years, we changed from ECFV to WCFV, moved, expanded our services and welcomed new employees.<\/p>\n
It was an inspired decade. Therefore, we will certainly celebrate our 10th<\/nobr> anniversary appropriately.<\/p>\n
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