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, helping users apply with more confidence.

The extension automatically detects and displays badges on job listings located in the Netherlands. It performs real-time matching of company names against the official IND sponsor registry and provides detailed tooltips when hovering over badges to show matched company names and links to the official registry. Users can also click the extension icon to search the full sponsor database by company name or KvK number.

The tool works by integrating with LinkedIn's job search interface and cross-referencing company information with the official Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) Public Register for Regular Labour and Highly Skilled Migrants. The system uses approximate company name matching against the official registry data, which was last updated on January 2, 2026.

The primary benefit is helping international job seekers quickly identify potential employers who can sponsor their visa applications. This saves time during job searches and provides valuable information 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 results and job detail panels, and users are advised to always verify sponsor status on the official IND website before making career decisions.