Software Engineer
Netherlands · Skilled Migrant / Blue Card
Relocation Model
The Situation
A Dutch product company required on-site backend capacity to support long-term platform development and secure internal systems.
Physical presence in the Netherlands was necessary due to direct collaboration requirements and restricted infrastructure access.
Before initiating immigration sponsorship, the company wanted confirmation of technical performance and team integration within its existing development workflow.
Operational Scope
• Software engineer shortlist aligned to backend stack
• 1-week remote technical validation
• 6-week paid remote engagement under EOR
• Technical and cultural alignment review
• IND sponsorship coordination
• Blue Card / Skilled Migrant application handling
• Structured arrival and on-site transition
Engagement Model
A phased relocation pathway was implemented, beginning with remote collaboration before initiating IND sponsorship.
This reduced immigration exposure while validating real-world performance under live working conditions.
Timeline
Week 1–2: Shortlist and interviews
Week 3: 1-week remote validation
Week 4–9: Remote collaboration period
Week 10: IND submission
12-week processing window
Week 22: Arrival and on-site onboarding
Outcome
The company validated technical and cultural alignment before initiating immigration, reducing sponsorship risk.
Following IND approval, the engineer relocated within the expected processing window and integrated into the internal development structure.
The arrangement remained fully compliant and delivered approximately 20% cost efficiency compared to equivalent local hiring.
Key Metrics
Shortlist: 14 days
Remote Evaluation: 6 weeks
Time to Arrival: 12 weeks
Cost Savings vs Local: ~20%
Contact & Legal
Alpha Global V.O.F.
KvK 95018050
Rotterdam, Netherlands
✉️ office@alpha-global.org
+31 68 555 84 25
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