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The new legislative changes in Germany present a new potential of talented North African talent. In an attempt to curb the extreme shortages, the country has implemented a new permit to enable qualified non-EU nationals to move and find local job within a period of up to twelve months.
In case your foreign degree or vocational training is not fully accepted by the local authorities, you will have to use the new scoring model to achieve an entry. Candidates must have a minimum of six points to be eligible. These points are determined upon the basis of your age, language mastery (German or English), years of your work experience and any past legal residency in the country.
You have to fulfill some basic requirements before computing your score. You must have a university degree or two years of state-accepted job training in your home country. Also, you need to have minimum language competence (A1 in German or B2 in English). Finally, the candidates will have to demonstrate financial stability, which is usually achieved through the obligatory blocked bank account containing around €1,091 euros a month to subsist.
It is essential to have a structured and documented plan when making an application. The following is the procedure to get your permit:
Career Start & Registration Guide
It is initially issued for a maximum of one year, giving you ample time to secure full-time employment.
Yes, permit holders are legally allowed to work part-time for up to 20 hours per week and complete two-week trial jobs.
No, the primary purpose of this permit is to allow you to relocate first and search for a job locally.
If your qualifications are fully recognized by local authorities, you automatically qualify as a skilled professional and do not need to use the points scoring model.
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