Visa sponsorship and immigration, handled by your legal employer
When Jackson & Frank is your Employer of Record, we're also your recognised visa sponsor, in every market we operate in. No third-party handoffs. One entity employs your hire and files the paperwork.
This page is for companies hiring internationally. If you're looking for a visa-sponsored role, please contact employers directly.
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Why Jackson & Frank
We're the recognised sponsor, not a partner of one
Most EOR providers operate through partner networks. When they say they cover 100+ countries, they mean they know someone in those countries who is the actual legal employer and recognised sponsor. When something goes wrong, it's that partner's problem, not theirs.
Jackson & Frank holds recognised sponsor status directly in every market we operate in. We are the legal employer. We are the recognised sponsor. When we file your hire's work permit, we're filing it under our own licence, not routing it through a third party.
That matters for two reasons: your hire's permit is in stronger hands, and your liability exposure sits with a single accountable provider.
Typical EOR + immigration (competitor model)
EOR provider employs your hire in market A. For visa sponsorship, they route the application through a local immigration partner. Two contracts. Two liable parties. If there's a delay or a compliance gap, the question is whose problem it is.
Jackson & Frank model
Jackson & Frank employs your hire AND holds recognised sponsor status in that market. The same legal entity files the permit, runs payroll, and manages the employment relationship. One contract. One accountable party. No handoff.
We are the employer, the sponsor, and the accountable party, in the same legal entity.
How it works
From offer accepted to visa approved
START
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Assess
We review your hire's nationality, role, and target market to identify the right permit category and flag any complexity early.
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Prepare
We compile the required documentation and handle all correspondence with local immigration authorities: IND, BAMF, DIRECCTE, or the relevant body in your market.
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Submit
As the recognised sponsor, we submit the application under our own licence. Your hire doesn't need to engage government bodies independently.
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Track
We keep you updated throughout. No chasing required. You'll hear from us before you need to ask.
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Onboard
Once approved, employment and payroll start through the same entity. Nothing needs to be handed off to another provider.
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On processing time: Permit processing depends on the country's immigration authority. In the Netherlands, Highly Skilled Migrant permits typically take 2-4 weeks. Most other markets run from 4 weeks, depending on complexity. We'll give you a market-specific estimate during scoping.
What we handle
Permit types we manage
| Permit type | Markets |
|---|---|
| EU Blue Card | Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden |
| Skilled Worker PermitCountry-specific equivalents, e.g. Highly Skilled Migrant / Kennismigrant in the Netherlands | All 17 markets |
| Intra-Company Transfer | All 17 markets |
| Dependent Family Member Permits | All 17 markets |
| Permit Renewals | All 17 markets |
Coverage
Where we hold recognised sponsor status
We operate in 17 EMEA markets through owned legal entities, not partnerships. Our recognised sponsor status in each market is a legal prerequisite, not a marketing claim.
🇧🇪 Belgium🇨🇳 China🇨🇿 Czech Republic🇫🇷 France🇩🇪 Germany🇭🇰 Hong Kong🇭🇺 Hungary🇮🇳 India🇮🇹 Italy🇳🇱 Netherlands🇵🇱 Poland🇵🇹 Portugal🇷🇴 Romania🇪🇸 Spain🇸🇪 Sweden🇦🇪 UAE🇬🇧 UK
Beyond these 17 markets: We have a vetted partner network covering 100+ countries for larger-scale hiring requests (typically 20+ employees). If you're planning expansion into a market not on the list above, let's talk about scope.
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