Germany's hunt for skilled workers has taken a new dimension. The country has just launched the New Opportunity Card to address the need for professionals in certain sectors, providing extended visas, a simplified application process for families, and a year of job search.
Germany's newly introduced Opportunity Card will ease the restrictions on skilled worker visas to address the need for specialists in vital industries such as information technology, engineering, and healthcare. The "Opportunity Card" program, which targets about 400,000 skilled workers, attempts to close the labour deficit in specialised fields.
Beginning on June 1, 2024, non-EU nationals who meet the requirements may move to Germany for a year and actively look for work. This allows them to learn more about the German labour market and connect with possible employers.
The eligibility requirements for the Opportunity Card are as follows: you must be a citizen of Germany or have completed two years of vocational training in your home country; you must also be able to prove that you speak German or English fluently; and you must have enough money (more than 12,000 euros) to support yourself for the duration of your year in Germany, possibly including money from a part-time job.
A longer residence visa, 24 months
in length, with a three-year maximum stay, is now available to skilled workers
who apply for the first time under new conditions. Moreover, working hours
during qualification have been extended from 10 to 20 hours per week,
guaranteeing a more flexible entry into the profession.
Two new avenues for expedited recognition of foreign qualifications are introduced by the Skilled Immigration Act. The first is the Skills Analysis Pathway, which permits equivalency of qualifications requiring German language competency at level A2 (CEFR) or higher for up to six months of residence visa.
Germany has made it easier for skilled individuals and their families to immigrate by removing the requirement to provide evidence of having enough space for a new residence. This has made the transfer easier for everyone involved.
Germany is actively looking for talented people to apply for simplified visa procedures and Opportunity Cards. This could be your ideal opportunity to work, live, and prosper in a vibrant European country if you have the requirements. Consult the embassy or consulate of your native country and do some research on the specific criteria.
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