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Germany has opened up an employment route for citizens of 12 specific countries through residence-based employment visas that require no formal proof of or recognition for their professional qualifications.
The provision will be implemented in line with Section 26 (1) of the German Ordinance on the Employment of Foreigners (FIDA). It may ease the administration of applications submitted by foreign degree holders who might otherwise be required to undergo a lengthy application process to ensure that their foreign degrees, diplomas or vocational certificates are evaluated.
Which 12 Countries Are Covered?
The “arrangement” involves the citizens of Andorra, Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, San Marino, South Korea, The United Kingdom, Northern Ireland and the United States of America.
For art stars, it means that a university degree, a professional qualification or a trade certificate was not obtained prior to a relevant employment residence title application.
Qualification Recognition Is Not the Only Requirement
The applicant from these countries does not have to meet formal qualifications, but such a process does not imply that the employment will be granted automatically.
The employment arrangement will have to be approved by the German Federal Employment Agency. This condition enables the German authorities to consider the proposed employment in accordance with the provisions of the existing provisions governing the labour market.
Thus the applicants have to make careful differences between the exemption deemed as a qualification and the residence permit process as a whole. The list of the exempted must not be confused with a guarantee for being granted a residence permit.
What the Policy Means for Foreign Workers?
The agreement has already contributed to make Germany more attractive to skilled and experienced workers from the eligible countries, by eliminating one of the many, possibly time-consuming, administrative hurdles.
The route also can make it less burdensome for employers to fill their vacancies, as they may not need to go through the formalities of foreign qualification recognition before they can sponsor a qualified candidate for foreign residence by employment.
International experts will find the policy relevant when they are looking at Germany as a potential destination for work or career opportunities.
Simplified Route, Not an Automatic Work Permit
Germany’s solution provides a blueprint for regulations that balance the benefits of international recruitment with employment monitoring. Applicants will also need to meet the appropriate residence and employment conditions and apply for the specific position to get approval.
However, if these citizens look for a job in Germany, the non-recognition of formal qualifications can be a considerable procedural benefit.
FAQs
Is there a possibility for citizens of these countries to work without qualification recognition in Germany?
Yes. An employment residence visa can be applied for by eligible citizens without a formal proof of, or application for, their professional or academic qualifications.
Is the exemption enough to provide a German work residence permit?
No. Approval is unlikely to be guaranteed, even with the exemption. The particular form of the job contract still has to be approved by the specific German authorities.
Who makes the decision to hire somebody?
Germany’s Federal Employment Agency makes the decision regarding the approved employment contract under the applicable regulations.
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