Germany makes 5 changes in work permit rules to fill 2 million vacancies

Highlights: Revised Germany work permit rules to fill 2 Million vacancies

• Germany to alter work permit rules to make up for the labor shortage in the country.
• As per the DIHK, nearly 2M job posts will be occupied with 100 billion euros of likely loss.
• New Germany legislation to be implemented to attract a larger immigration crowd.
• Skilled high-growth sectors in Germany are said to have surplus job opportunities.

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Top 5 work-permit changes in Germany

Germany plans to implement revised rules for the German work permit to bring in more immigrants that can contribute to the economy's growth.

1. Opportunity card for job-seekers

• • A new evaluation method, the opportunity card, will be introduced for job-seekers.
  • This points-based system will assess factors like language proficiency, work experience, and basic qualifications regarding age.
  • Candidates given this card will be permitted to reside in Germany to look for employment opportunities.
  • Unskilled workers will also be given a chance, provided a skill shortage exists in any of the sectors.

2. Flexibility in the EU Blue Card

• The EU blue card to become more flexible for specialists with a university degree.
• The new changes also aim to facilitate foreigners with vocational training for study or work purposes.

3. Formal recognition for university degrees

• Germany follows a formal recognition process to check eligibility and educational qualifications equivalent to a German degree.
• Plans are made to allow people from other countries to come and work in Germany in their field of expertise without formal recognition of their qualifications.

4. Professional qualifications to be recognized post-arriving in the country –

The process of international qualification recognition can now be initiated post the arrival of the candidates in the country, unlike the ongoing rule.

5. Allowance of short-term employment -

• Employers can employ foreign candidates on a short-term basis to meet the immediate work requirements, irrespective of their qualifications.
• The total number of allotments will be limited and capped.

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