When the IND revokes your recognised sponsorship status, you lose the right to apply for residence permits for highly skilled migrants. This has direct consequences for ongoing procedures and existing employees. The revocation can be temporary or permanent, depending on the cause. You can reapply after resolving the underlying issues.<\/p>\n
Revocation of recognised sponsorship means that the IND withdraws your permission to apply for permits for highly skilled migrants. Your company thereby loses the special status that enables you to bring international employees to the Netherlands more quickly and easily.<\/p>\n
There are two different forms of revocation. With a temporary suspension<\/strong>, you can regain your status by resolving the issues that led to the suspension. This happens, for example, in cases of administrative shortcomings or failure to comply with reporting obligations.<\/p>\n A permanent revocation<\/strong> is more serious and occurs in cases of more serious violations such as fraud or structural non-compliance with the conditions. <\/p>\n After a permanent revocation, you must submit a completely new application to become a recognised sponsor again. This means you must go through the entire assessment process again, including meeting all financial and organisational requirements.<\/p>\n Existing work permits of your employees normally remain valid until their expiry date. However, this does not apply when your recognised sponsorship status is revoked. You will need to assess, for each highly skilled migrant, how long the permit remains valid and what actions are needed to retain a permit or convert it to another residence status.<\/p>\n Applications that are still being processed by the IND are immediately halted. You will receive a rejection decision because you are no longer authorised to act as a sponsor. These employees must then submit a new application through another recognised sponsor, or your company must first restore its recognised sponsorship status.<\/p>\n For renewals of existing work permits<\/strong>, you can no longer submit applications after revocation. This means that employees whose permit is due to expire soon may encounter problems with their residence status. You must then act quickly to restore your recognised sponsorship status or find alternative solutions.<\/p>\n New applications for work permits are entirely excluded for as long as your recognised sponsorship status is revoked. This can severely restrict your company in hiring international talent and can lead to delays in important projects or expansion plans.<\/p>\n The IND revokes recognised sponsorship status for failure to comply with obligations, administrative shortcomings, or compliance violations. Common reasons include failing to report changes in a timely manner, providing incorrect information, or not meeting financial requirements.<\/p>\n Administrative issues are the most common cause. This includes failing to report changes in your company structure, submitting mandatory reports late, or failing to keep your details up to date with the IND. Arrears in social security contributions and payroll taxes can also lead to revocation of your status.<\/p>\n Compliance risks<\/strong> arise when you fail to meet the conditions under which you became a recognised sponsor. This may relate to changes in your financial situation, such as deteriorating solvency or a decline in turnover, without having reported this to the IND in a timely manner.<\/p>\n To prevent revocation, ensure you:<\/p>\n After revocation, you must submit a completely new application for recognised sponsorship to the IND. You go through the same procedure as with your first application, including meeting all financial and organisational requirements that apply to companies in your situation.<\/p>\n Start by analysing the reasons for the revocation and ensure that you have resolved all underlying issues. This may mean that your financial situation needs to improve, administrative processes need to be tightened, or compliance shortcomings need to be addressed. Without resolving these issues, your new application will likely be rejected again.<\/p>\n The required documentation<\/strong> depends on how long your company has been in existence. For companies that have existed for more than 1.5 years, the requirements are less stringent and the procedure takes eight to twelve weeks. There is a strong likelihood that the procedure will take longer for a new application following revocation of recognised sponsorship. Younger companies must provide more extensive documentation, including a business plan and financial plan, and the procedure can take up to six months.<\/p>\n Prepare the following documents:<\/p>\n Wait to submit until you are certain that all conditions have been met. A second rejection makes it even more difficult to become a recognised sponsor again in the future. The IND assesses reapplications with extra scrutiny, especially if the revocation took place recently.<\/p>\n At Eastwing, we help companies navigate these complex immigration procedures<\/a>. Our compliance audits identify risks before they lead to problems, and we guide you through the recovery process if your recognised sponsorship status has been revoked. With our expertise in global mobility compliance, we ensure that your company can quickly hire international talent again. Contact us<\/a> for professional support in restoring your recognised sponsorship status.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When the IND revokes your recognized sponsor status, you lose the right to apply for work permits for highly skilled migrants. This has direct consequences for ongoing procedures and existing employees. The revocation can be temporary or permanent, depending on the cause. You can reapply after resolving the underlying issues. Revocation of recognized sponsorship means the IND withdraws your permission to apply for work permits and visas for highly skilled migrants. Your company loses the special status that allows you to bring international employees to the Netherlands faster and more easily. There are two different […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4025,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[51],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7075","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-immigration"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nWhat are the consequences of revoking recognised sponsorship for ongoing work permits?<\/h2>\n
Why does the IND revoke recognised sponsorship status and how can you prevent this?<\/h2>\n
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What are the steps to reapply for recognised sponsorship after revocation?<\/h2>\n
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