"Only those who take the legal route in the immigration process have a chance to stay in the medium and long term"

Pro Search International for applicants:

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Process of finding employers and recruiting skilled workers:

Whether you need a visa to work, train or study in Germany depends on your nationality and professional qualifications. EU/EEA citizens and Swiss citizens have free access to the labor market. Nationals of certain countries such as Australia, Canada and the USA can enter without a visa and apply for a work permit later. Other third-country nationals must apply for a visa at the German embassy before entering the country.

The immigration process for skilled workers, trainees and students from third countries in Germany depends on various factors. Here is the most important information:

Skilled workers: Vocational training: Skilled workers from third countries can complete dual vocational training in Germany. The legal basis for this is the Vocational Training Act (BBiG). Visa: Skilled workers need a visa to start training in Germany. When applying for a visa, they usually have to prove that they have German language skills at least at B1 level. The language certificate should come from a recognized institution such as the Goethe Institute, Telc GmbH or the TestDaF Institute. School leaving certificate: Proof of school leaving certificate is required to start training. Training contract: A signed training contract is necessary. Approval from the Federal Employment Agency (BA): In contrast to skilled workers, trainees are still subject to the Federal Employment Agency's priority check. Students studying: Students from third countries can study in Germany. They need a student visa. Language skills: When applying for a visa, they have to prove that they have German language skills. As a rule, at least B1 level is required.University admission: Admission from a German university is necessary.Proof of financing: Students must prove that they can finance their living expenses during their studies.Trainees:Vocational training: Dual vocational training in Germany is also possible for people from third countries.Visa: Trainees require a visa. The requirements are similar to those for skilled workers.Language skills: German language skills at least at B1 level are required.School leaving certificate: Proof of school leaving certificate is necessary.Training contract: A signed training contract is required.

In addition, since March 2024 there is another option

The new Opportunity Card in the Skilled Immigration Act is an important tool based on a points system. It was introduced as part of the second stage of the Skilled Immigration Act, which came into force in March 2024.

Here are the most important aspects:

Access to job search: The Opportunity Card enables foreign skilled workers to come to Germany to look for a job here. The points system takes into account various criteria such as qualifications, knowledge of German and English and professional experience.Professional experience and qualifications: People from third countries can already work in Germany if they have at least two years of professional experience and a professional or university degree recognized by the state in their country of origin. However, it is necessary to meet a salary threshold or the employer must be bound by a collective agreement. For those with professional experience, recognition of the foreign professional qualification is no longer mandatory, which leads to less bureaucracy and shorter procedures.Further qualification in Germany: If the professional qualification still needs to be recognized (e.g. in many health and care professions), the process can also be started after entering Germany. For this, skilled workers and employers must commit to a recognition partnership. This enables pre-qualified skilled workers to be employed more quickly and at the same time facilitates further qualification.

The Opportunity Card is a step in the right direction to make Germany more attractive to foreign skilled workers and to combat the shortage of skilled workers. However, it is equally important to create an open and welcoming working environment for people from all over the world who want to work here and we believe that it is essential to use our services to ensure that immigration is successful.

Applying for the Opportunity Card under the Skilled Immigration Act is an important step for foreign skilled workers who want to work in Germany.

Our steps for testing and implementation are:

Check the requirements:Check that the necessary requirements such as professional experience, qualifications, language skills and salary threshold are met.Ensure that the professional qualification is recognized by the state in the country of origin or the possibility of further qualification in Germany.The job search:Actively search for a job in Germany by contacting them directly or using job portals.Ensure that you have a job certificate from the potential employer.Submit an application:Apply for the opportunity card at the responsible immigration office in Germany.Fill out the application form and submit the necessary documents, including the job certificate.Calculate points:Assessment of qualifications, professional experience, language skills and other factors according to the points system.If you have enough points, the opportunity card is issued.Validity period and extension:The opportunity card is usually valid for six months.Option of extension if you want to continue working in Germany.