Got the visa and refuse letter in the same time

[md_2007]

Hi All,

I have requested a Business Schengen-visit-visa from Netherlands Embassy for the 2nd time (I got the first one in last February, 2013), i got the visa stamped on the passport and in the same time i got refuse letter
the visa is issued in 30-04-2013 and the refuse letter date is in 03-05-2013

I have got invitation letter for a Dutch company and I present all needed papers to the embassy, in the Visa i got the following
BNL2
BNL5+3dgn Present your self at alien police in Amsterdam within 3 days

In the refuse letter i got the following summary in English
Justification for purpose and condition of the intended stay was not provided. As the stated purpose journey falls within the scope of foreign nationals (employment) Act Implementation Decree, you must demonstrate that you are in possession of a work permit or that you are exempt from this requirement. As you have not submitted a work permit, documentation that such a permit is forthcoming or proof that you qualify for an exemption, your application for the visa must be refused.

I don't intend to work for the Dutch company I already work on my company and that travel is due to some issues need to be discussed while all team in one place.

I also got this line:
you may appeal against the decision within four weeks after the data of the receipt at the following address
Immigratie en Naturalisatie Dienst
Visadirenst kort verblijf
Postbus 287
7600 AG Almelo
Nederland

I have contacted Dutch company and they contact this autherity and they said that it is wired that i got valid visa and refuse letter in the same time and said that as soon as the visa is valed and not stamped as disapproved or declined it is valid


Conclusion:
IMPORTANT FACTS FOR GETTING INTO THE NETHERLANDS:
1. You're being payed by may company
2. My company pays for all your expenses
3. You're a knowledge migrant in the sense of International trade relations
4. Therefore, a working permit is not required for short-stay visa.
5. Several phone calls to dutch immigration office and border police, after being confused about being rejected and being issued a visa at the same time. Each confirmed that this visa should be valid for access and doing your work.
6. Also called with UWV.


What to do? i'm afraid of going to embassy and got decline stamp of the visa if it is issued by mistake, and if they are going to replace it in case there is no problem with me i'll need to cancel the flight and wait until getting another one and miss the team gathering

Will i travel in that case or it will make a big problem to me at the airport?

please give the the best advice

[EUsmileWEallsmile]

It does seem rather odd...

There is a mistake somewhere...

Ask the embassy.