Germany wants to make its immigration law the most modern in Europe. To do this, the government of this country has embarked on a series of improvements to help attract more foreign skilled workers and alleviate the labor crisis.
The most recent changes relate to the EU Blue Card. Indeed, the German government has approved several measures to relax the conditions of access to this famous document. Which, moreover, is the equivalent of the American “Green Card”.
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Germany: which professions are eligible for the blue card?
You should first know that the European blue card is granted to skilled workers from non-member countries of the European Union. In addition, to be eligible, it is also necessary to satisfy several. Including the one concerning a minimum wage of 43,992 euros per year (according to the new changes approved by the German government).
As regards the professions eligible for the European Blue Card, these depend on the sectors of activity under pressure in the country. These professions are those that require highly qualified skills, namely:
- Architects and interior designers;
- Specialists in urban planning and traffic planning;
- Scientific engineers;
- Mathematicians;
- Specialists in information and communication technologies.
With regard to foreign computer scientists, they will now be able to apply for the European blue card without justifying a university degree.
How to apply for the EU Blue Card in Germany?
To apply for the European Blue Card, the skilled worker must go through several stages. And this, starting with finding a job in Germany, with a minimum validity of one year, but which also respects the salary threshold, mentioned above. The best way to find a job in this country is to consult the European job mobility portal, namely EURES.
Once the work contract has been won, the candidate must now apply for his work visa to Germany. A work permit from the German federal agency is also required in the case of certain professions.
The next step, especially after the candidate’s arrival on German territory, concerns home registration. Indeed, the skilled worker must register his personal address, at the level of the residents’ registration office, within a maximum period of 14 days. Applicants for the EU Blue Card must also register for health insurance. And this, with a German health insurance fund.
At this point, the candidate is ready to apply for their EU Blue Card at the local immigration office. To do this, you must first make an appointment and submit your application file on D-Day. Applicants for this document will not be authorized to work in Germany. And this, as long as his credit card has not been issued.
What documents are needed to apply for the EU Blue Card in Germany?
To obtain the European Blue Card, applicants are required to submit a complete file including:
- A valid passport:
- A recent biometric photo that corresponds to the following dimensions: 35 mm x 45 mm;
- A work contract ;
- A residence permit application form;
- A statement on the employment relationship. In particular, for people who need authorization from the federal employment agency;
- A copy of the graduate diploma;
- A license to practice the profession. In particular, for professions that require it such as medicine and law.
In addition, the processing of the EU Blue Card application can take up to six weeks. However, this delay varies from case to case and can take up to a year.
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