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Where I'm going
Netherlands (primary), Ireland, Canada. Open to Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Eindhoven, Dublin, Cork, Toronto, Vancouver. Hybrid or on-site is fine — no remote-only requirement.
Relocation
Hiring me into the EU or Canada
Everything a recruiter or hiring manager needs to scope the move, so the answer costs zero emails.
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What you need to sponsor
Netherlands: a highly-skilled migrant permit through a recognised sponsor (IND-registered). Ireland: a Critical Skills Employment Permit. Both are routine, employer-initiated, and both are satisfied through the salary/experience route — no degree requirement at this salary band. Canada: open to discussion, LMIA or Global Talent Stream.
03
Timeline
Standard permit processing, no exotic paperwork. I am currently in Dubai and will be hired from Dubai, which is what the Dutch 30% ruling requires of the employer.
04
Family
My spouse is work-authorized on the dependent permit from day one — no separate permit needed, no second job search blocking the move.
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What I'd want in a package
Visas for two, permit costs, and temporary housing for the first two to three months. In Dublin and Amsterdam, temporary housing is not a perk — it is the difference between starting on time and not.
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What I don't need
A remote-only arrangement, an unusual contract structure, or any accommodation beyond a standard relocation package.