Compliance scan for recognised sponsors at the IND
As a recognised sponsor with the IND, you have a duty of care, an administrative duty, and a duty to provide information. With our Compliance Scan, which goes beyond a simple file check, you will quickly gain a complete understanding of whether your organization demonstrably complies with all obligations.
This allows you to avoid the risk of warnings, fines, or even the withdrawal of your recognition as a sponsor. Our scan provides you with certainty, peace of mind, and concrete points for improvement.
What is a Compliance Scan for recognised sponsors?
A Compliance Scan is a tool we use to assess your organization’s compliance with the core obligations of recognized sponsorship with the IND:
Duty of care – do you provide proper guidance to highly skilled migrants and researchers?
Administrative obligations – are all documents complete and correctly archived, including employment contracts and pay slips?
Duty to provide information – do you report changes to the IND in a timely and complete manner, such as termination of employment or salary changes?
Salary criteria and burden of proof – do you demonstrably meet the salary thresholds and are diplomas and contracts correctly recorded?
With the Compliance Scan, we map this out in a clear and structured manner. This way, you know immediately whether your files and internal processes are in order and you prevent an IND inspection visit from leading to warnings, fines, or even the withdrawal of your recognition as a sponsor.
Why is a Compliance Scan important for recognised sponsors?
The IND may subject your organization to an inspection visit or file review at any time. If shortcomings are found in your compliance with your duty of care, administrative obligations, or information obligations, this can have serious consequences:
⚠️ Suspension or revocation of your recognition as a sponsor – no more highly skilled migrants or researchers may be hired for up to five years.
⚠️ Revocation of residence permits – with immediate consequences for employees and their families.
⚠️ Warnings or administrative fines – for violation of obligations.
⚠️ Costs and reputational damage – due to the return or deportation of employees and a damaged image.
With a Compliance Scan, you can prevent minor administrative or procedural errors from leading to major consequences. You demonstrate that your organization operates in a reliable, careful, and future-proof manner, exactly as the IND expects from a recognized sponsor.
How does our Compliance Scan work for recognised sponsors?
Our approach is clear and structured. With the Compliance Scan, we go through a complete process that gives you a clear picture of where your organization stands and what improvements are needed to demonstrably comply with the obligations of the recognised sponsorship.
Our 4-step plan:
Inventory
We collect, assess, and map out the current processes.
Audit
Your organization is audited for the IND’s core obligations: duty of care, administrative obligations, duty to provide information, salary criteria, and burden of proof.
Analysis & reporting
You receive an overview with concrete findings: strengths, weaknesses, risks, and recommendations.
Discussion & advice
During a personal consultation, we provide practical tools and priorities to structurally improve your processes and remain compliant.
⚠️ Disclaimer:
We are not a supervisory authority, we do not work for the IND, and we do not make decisions. Our preparation is a best-efforts obligation: we assess the official public frameworks, but the IND always determines the outcome of an audit visit.
What are the benefits of a Compliance Scan for your organization?
The Compliance Scan gives you more than just insight.
It is an investment in continuity, certainty, and reliability as a recognised sponsor with the IND.
The main advantages:
✅ Avoid potential sanctions and fines – identify and remedy shortcomings before an IND inspection.
✅ Maintain your recognition as a sponsor – minimize the risk of suspension or revocation.
✅ More efficient internal processes – through clarity in responsibilities and archiving.
✅ Greater certainty and peace of mind – you know that you are complying with your duty of care, administrative obligations, and duty to provide information.
✅ Stronger position vis-à-vis the IND – you demonstrate that your organization acts proactively and carefully.
✅ Concrete improvement plan – with practical recommendations and priorities that can be implemented immediately.
Frequently asked questions about the Compliance Scan for recognised sponsors
Does Joinwise collaborate with the IND or do you act as a supervisory authority?
No. We are not part of the IND and we do not act as a supervisory authority. Our Compliance Scan is a preparatory process: we base our work on the obligations and control elements that the IND itself has made public. Only the IND carries out official control visits and decides on the outcome thereof.
Is a Compliance Scan mandatory for recognised sponsors?
No, the Compliance Scan is not mandatory. However, it is a valuable way to gain timely insight into whether you comply with the obligations of the recognised sponsorship. This prevents shortcomings from only coming to light during an IND inspection visit.
What exactly does the Compliance Scan assess?
We assess all core obligations set by the IND: duty of care, administrative obligations, duty to provide information, and compliance with salary criteria. We also examine the completeness of files and internal work processes.
What happens if the Compliance Scan reveals shortcomings?
You will receive a clear report with recommendations. We will also discuss how you can implement improvements. This will ensure that you are prepared and compliant before the IND carries out an inspection.
How often is it advisable to perform a Compliance Scan?
We recommend performing a Compliance Scan at least once a year. Especially if your organization is growing or experiencing frequent changes in files, this will prevent small errors from accumulating into major risks.
Who is the Compliance Scan suitable for?
For all organizations registered as recognized sponsors with the IND, including employers of highly skilled migrants, research institutions, universities, and educational institutions.
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