Pentas recognised as a sponsor by the IND

Pentas Moulding has been officially recognised as a sponsor by the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND). This means that the IND considers us a reliable partner for attracting international talent and that we are allowed to use fast-track procedures to apply for residence permits for foreign employees, researchers, and interns. In this blog, we explain what this recognition entails, the benefits and responsibilities that come with it, and what it means in concrete terms for Pentas.

What does recognition as a sponsor mean?

Recognition as a sponsor means that an organisation is certified by the IND as an official partner. This status is required for certain residence permits, for example for highly skilled workers or scientific researchers. The IND has assessed Pentas against strict criteria and recognised us as an approved sponsor. As a result, Pentas may independently submit residence applications for international employees and talent via a fast-track procedure. Pentas acts as a reference to the IND for the foreign candidate and assumes responsibility for a correct and smooth immigration process.

What does this mean for you as an employee?

Pentas' recognition as a sponsor by the IND brings clear benefits for you as a (future) international employee:

• Faster processing of your application: Your residence permit is processed via a fast-track procedure. Instead of the usual waiting time of up to 90 days, you will generally receive a decision within about two weeks. This means you can start work sooner and spend less time in uncertainty.

• Less paperwork: Because Pentas is recognised as a reliable sponsor, we need to submit fewer documents for your application. The IND trusts our assessment. That saves you time and effort in gathering supporting documents.

• Efficient digital process: Your application is submitted entirely online via the IND’s digital Business Portal. This ensures the process is smooth and transparent – with no unnecessary steps or paper forms.

What does this mean for Pentas?

For us, recognition as a sponsor opens the door to more efficient recruitment and deployment of international talent. We can now independently and directly submit residence permit applications without external intermediaries, significantly reducing turnaround time. Thanks to the digital process via the Business Portal and the IND’s fast-track treatment, new foreign employees often receive their required residence documents within a few weeks of starting employment.

Our clients benefit as well. Since highly qualified international specialists can be brought in and start sooner, projects can launch on time with the right experts in place. Additionally, this recognition underlines our reliability and regulatory compliance, making us an even more attractive employer for talent worldwide.

In short, the status of recognised sponsor is a major milestone. It not only accelerates and simplifies the procedures for hiring foreign employees but also confirms the IND's confidence in Pentas as a trustworthy partner in international labour mobility.

Daan Buitenhuis

Communication

d.buitenhuis@pentas.nlDaan Buitenhuis