The HSM Visa Sponsor Checker is a Chrome extension designed to assist international professionals searching for jobs in the Netherlands. Its main purpose is to instantly identify companies on LinkedIn that are recognized sponsors for the Highly Skilled Migrant (Kennismigrant) visa program, helping users make more informed job application decisions.

The extension features automatic detection that displays badges on job listings located in the Netherlands. It provides real-time matching of company names against the official IND sponsor registry and includes detailed tooltips that show matched company names and links to the official registry when hovering over badges. Users can also access quick search functionality by clicking the extension icon to search the full sponsor database by company name or KvK number.

The tool works by automatically scanning LinkedIn job listings and matching company information against the official Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) Public Register for Regular Labour and Highly Skilled Migrants. It displays visual indicators directly on the LinkedIn interface where Dutch companies appear in job search results and job detail panels.

The primary benefit is helping international job seekers quickly identify potential employers who can sponsor their visa applications, saving time and providing more confidence during the job search process. This is particularly valuable for expats and professionals planning to work in the Netherlands under the Highly Skilled Migrant scheme.

The target users are international job seekers, expats, and anyone planning to work in the Netherlands under the Highly Skilled Migrant scheme. The extension integrates specifically with LinkedIn's job search functionality and uses data sourced from the official IND registry, which was last updated on January 2, 2026.