No, that is not necessary. You can work freely in the Netherlands during the orientation year, so your employer can wait until the end of your orientation year before he applies for a new residence permit for you. Do make sure that your employer applies before your residence permit for orientation year ends. Your residence permits will then be continous.
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I found a job as a highly skilled migrant during the orientation year. Does my employer immediately have to apply for a new residence permit for me?
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Can my spouse, partner, and/or minor child stay with me during the orientation year?
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Do I have to show that I have sufficient income when I apply for the orientation year?
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Can I apply for a residence permit for orientation year with a foreign bachelor's degree?
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In the last 3 years I have worked as a scientific researcher with a residence permit for highly skilled migrant. Can I apply for a residence permit for orientation year?
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What are the advantages of the orientation year?
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How can I see if I have a master’s degree on the basis of an Erasmus Mundus Masters Course or an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (Degree)?
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