Frequently asked questions

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Frequently asked questions

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  • I graduated and received my diploma. Can I stay in the Netherlands?

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  • What do I have to do as an employee if I go to work for a different employer?

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  • What is the difference between a residence permit for research (Directive (EU) 2016/801) and a residence permit as researcher (highly skilled migrant)?

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  • Am I allowed to work with a expired permanent residence document?

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  • In the ICT-Directive, what is meant by a group of undertakings?

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  • Does a network organisation fall within the scope of the ICT Directive?

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  • Do charity organisations or non-profit organisations fall within the scope of the ICT Directive?

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  • What are the definitions of manager, specialist and trainee in the ICT Directive?

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  • What is the difference between an apprentice and a trainee within the meaning of the Directive?

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  • We already have a company registered in the Trade Register of the Dutch Chamber of Commerce, but our start-up deals only with one of the products of that company. Do we need to register a new company for our start-up?

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  • Our start-up company participated in an accelerator programme last year. We would like to apply for a start-up permit for a third person at the same company. Is this possible?

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  • Does the facilitator for a start-up have the same obligations as a sponsor (referent)?

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