New Skilled Immigration Law: India Germany Pact
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Germany has passed a new skilled immigration law, which will come into force on March 1, 2024, and promises more facilitated rules for third-country workers to visit Germany for work. Germany had issued more than 14,000 work visas to Indians last year, according to government data.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and German Minister for Foreign Affairs Annalena Baerbock signed a "Comprehensive Migration and Mobility Partnership" agreement to promote mobility and employment between India and Germany after a successful G20 summit in September 2023.
The Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement sets out specific provisions to promote mobility and employment and facilitate the exchange of skills and talents. These include the Academic Evaluation Center in New Delhi, the extension of student residence permits for 18 months, and 3,000 job search visas per year. Immigration visas and streamlined readmission procedures have been simplified.
A new law called the Skilled Immigration Act is making some changes to how skilled workers from other countries can come to Germany for work and the changes will start in November 2023.
One part of the law focuses on the EU Blue Card, a kind of work permit for skilled workers. The new rules will lower the salary requirements for certain jobs and make it easier for people, like recent university graduates and IT specialists, to get the EU Blue Card. The list of jobs that qualify for the EU Blue Card is also getting longer.
Another change allows people with vocational training or a university degree to work in jobs not directly related to their qualifications. The law also simplifies the process of hiring professional drivers from other countries.
Starting from March 2024, the law extends the time skilled workers can stay in Germany to get their foreign qualifications recognized. It also introduces new ways for skilled workers to enter the country and work while going through the recognition process.
For students, the new Skilled Immigration law increases the amount of time they can work while studying, and it allows them to work right away if they're preparing for university and also makes it easier for people over age 25 to come to Germany to seek vocational training, and apprentices will be allowed to work part-time.
The new Skilled Immigration Law in Germany makes it easier for people from other countries to work there. Further, let's break down some of the changes:
Recognition Partnership:
If you have a professional qualification or a university degree recognised by your home country, and you know a bit of German (level A2), you can enter Germany for work. You'll get a residence permit and a job. You and your employer must then actively work on recognising your qualifications and this permit can last for up to three years.
Skills Analysis:
If the authorities think you need to prove your skills in Germany, you can get a residence permit for up to six months. You'll need to show your German language skills (usually A2 or better).
Special Provision for Practical Knowledge:
If you're skilled in a job and have at least two years of work experience in that field, you can work in Germany without needing formal recognition of your qualifications. This is for jobs that are not regulated.
IT Specialists:
IT experts can now enter the job market more easily. They only need two years of experience, not three, and no university degree or language skills are required for the visa.
Assistants in Nursing:
People with less than three years of nursing training can work in healthcare in Germany, provided they have relevant training or a recognized foreign nursing qualification.
Settlement Permit:
Foreign professionals can get a settlement permit in Germany after three years, down from four. EU Blue Card holders can get it even faster – in 21 months if they speak good German (B1 level).
Family Reunification:
Families joining skilled workers won't need to prove they have enough living space. Also, parents and parents-in-law can join skilled workers if they get their residence permit after March 1, 2024.
Start-up Grants:
Skilled workers can get a residence permit for up to 18 months to set up a business if they receive a grant from a German research organisation.
Students and Trainees:
Students on a visa can now work more hours (up to 140 full days or 20 hours per week). Prospective students can also work part-time while looking for a university place. The age limit for apprenticeship seekers is raised to 35, and they can work part-time too.
These changes aim to make it simpler for skilled workers, students, and apprentices from other countries to come to Germany, work, and contribute to the country's economy.
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In June 2024, a new "opportunity card" will be introduced. Jobseekers who have their foreign qualifications recognized can get this card to stay in Germany and look for work. Others need to meet certain criteria, like having a foreign university degree or vocational qualification, to get the card. The opportunity card allows jobseekers to do work trials or take up part-time employment for a maximum of 20 hours per week. If they can't get another work permit but have a job offer, the opportunity card can be extended.
Let's break down the steps to become a skilled worker in Germany in simple terms:
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Conclusion:
Let's break down the upcoming changes in a simple way:
From November 2023:
1. Blue Card Changes: Some adjustments will be made to the Blue Card, making it easier for skilled workers to come to Germany.
2. Professional Drivers: Getting approval for hiring professional drivers from other countries will become simpler.
3. Residence Permit for Skilled Workers: Skilled workers will be entitled to a residence permit, and there won't be a strict connection between their qualifications and the job they take up.
From Spring 2024:
1. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications: If you have a professional qualification from another country, there will be a way to stay in Germany for it to be recognised.
2. Employment of (Skilled) Workers: More opportunities will be created for skilled workers to find jobs in Germany.
3. Students and Trainees: Changes are coming to the rules for students and trainees who want to work in Germany.
4. Short-term Quota Employment: A new system for short-term employment of foreign workers will be introduced.
From Summer 2024:
1. Job Search Opportunity Card: An opportunity card will be introduced to help job seekers stay in Germany while looking for employment.
These changes aim to make it easier for skilled workers, students, and job seekers from other countries to come to Germany contribute to its workforce and enhance their careers.