# German Immigration # Introduction According to the "Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung" report, Germany's first relatively comprehensive immigration law aimed at attracting professional talents has been implemented in 2020. The following is a compilation of German immigration policies in 2020. Welcome to read!

Article 1 German Immigration Policy in 2020

In this new immigration law, not only the long-standing "priority review" principle is cancelled, but also " The scope of technical expertise has also been broadened. For decades, Germany's conservative politicians have denied that Germany is a country of immigrants.

However, the reality is that due to Germany’s aging problem and the baby boomers who have accompanied the economic miracle have gradually reached retirement age, Germany is facing a huge shortage of young labor and skilled workers.

Immigration laws have been discussed among various political parties and governments in Germany for several years. Finally, the first step of the immigration law will be officially implemented next year. The purpose of this law is to make it easier for qualified skilled immigrants from third countries, that is, third countries other than Germany and EU countries, to come to Germany.

1. No more “priority review”

The new immigration law cancels the so-called “priority review” system, lowers the threshold for qualified professional and technical personnel to immigrate to Germany, and combines it with already The access channels for highly educated academic researchers have been adjusted to a very open level. Currently, for applicants from outside the EU who have obtained an employment intention or contract from a German company and apply to work in Germany, the German Labor Office must review whether there are job seekers from Germany or other EU countries who are qualified for the position.

The Labor Office will only issue work permits to applicants from non-EU countries if it cannot find suitable practitioners from Germany or other EU countries. This provision, which until now was one of the obstacles for professionals from outside the EU to seek employment in Germany, is now abolished by the new law.

At the same time, the bill also imposes restrictions on the age and salary requirements of skilled workers: those over 45 years old not only need to submit a work contract, but also need to meet the minimum monthly gross income requirement of 3,685 euros. This is to prevent foreign skilled workers from ending up in a dangerous situation where their pension is not enough for basic living due to the short pension contribution period.

2. The scope of “professional talents” allowed to enter Germany has been relaxed.

A significant difference between the new law and the current regulations is that the labor market will not be mainly open to people with university degrees or above, but will be expanded to to all qualified professional and technical personnel who are able to obtain work contracts.

The new law introduces the concept of "professional talents", which includes not only those who have received university education, but also those who have received formal vocational and technical training.

This means that, for example, graduates from China’s vocational and technical institutions of higher learning (college, higher vocational and vocational and technical schools) will become a new group of people allowed to come to Germany for employment.

Correspondingly, the scope of the existing "work-seeking visa" will also be expanded to all professional talents.

Currently, foreigners who have obtained a degree from a university outside Germany can obtain a visa of up to 6 months to find a job in Germany by providing proof of their source of livelihood.

The new law expands the scope of application of this visa to all professional talents, including those who have received vocational skills training, but this category of talents must have a German level consistent with the employment position.

In addition, all applicants must prove that they have sufficient financial strength to cover living expenses while looking for employment in Germany.

As a country that ranks in the world in all aspects, Germany is very attractive to immigrants. In recent years, more and more people have chosen to immigrate to Germany. How to immigrate to Germany? Next, Panda Abroad will analyze the currently popular immigration pathways for you.

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With per capita income exceeding $22,900, many Germans live a wealthy life. However, the country faces significant challenges in raising living standards in the former German Democratic Republic to Western levels. Ongoing economic difficulties in eastern Germany have fueled an outbreak of extremist political violence. One of the main cultural differences between Germany and many other Western countries is that Germany has regulations on many aspects of daily life. For example, there are strict rules on tenants' rights and obligations, employment standards for specific occupations, and even recycling.

Extended reading of Part 2: Ways to immigrate to Germany

1. German Special Residence Immigration Project

Main Applicant:

1.18

2. No language requirement

3. Bachelor degree

Subsidiary applicant: spouse + children under 18 years old

Investment Standards:

You can invest in designated projects and obtain special immigration approval from the government.

Currently available investment projects: minimum investment of 170,000 euros, obtain 25 square meters of value-for-money real estate + immigration status

2. German legal person visa

Implementation of this project The basis is the "Residence, Work and Integration of Foreigners in Germany Act" of the Federal Republic of Germany, especially Article 21 of the Act.

The law stipulates:

When the following conditions are met, a foreigner may be granted a residence permit for the purpose of operating freely in Germany:

(1) Meet Germany's economic interests or regional needs;

(2) The foreigner's investment behavior can be expected to have a positive impact on the economy;

(3) The implementation of the investment behavior The required funds are guaranteed by the investor’s own funds or loan commitments.

3. EU Blue Card Project for German Employers

Germany has revised and launched the German EU Blue Card Immigration Act, aiming to attract high-end talents to work in Germany globally. Article 19a of the Alien Residence Act, which came into effect on August 1, 2012, clearly stipulates that if you stay in Germany with a blue card, you can obtain permanent residence in Germany in 21 months at the earliest.

Application requirements:

1) Bachelor degree or above

2) Applicants must be over 18 years old and under 60 years old

3) No criminal record

4) No language requirement

Note: The blue card is applied for and obtained by the main applicant. Accompanying spouse and children under 18 years old can apply with the main applicant. If you submit an application at the same time to obtain a family reunification residence card, its welfare benefits are the same as those of the blue card.

Part 3 Extended Reading: German Blue Card Immigration Policy and Application Materials

1. German Blue Card Immigration Policy

The "Blue Card" Act, in this way To attract high-tech talents from outside EU countries, provide jobs for foreign talents and also solve the problem of shortage of professional talents in Germany.

Holders of EU Blue Cards have the right to work and reside in the issuing country, and can enjoy the same social security and labor conditions as citizens of EU member states. They can enter other EU member states without a visa. . In addition, blue card holders can also enjoy many preferential conditions, such as: being given priority in obtaining a family reunion visa; after working for two years, they can choose to work in another EU country; even if they decide to return to their place of origin, they can be free in the future Enter and work in the EU.

This policy stipulates that foreign high-tech talents can enjoy a six-month job-seeking visa in Germany, and if they can prove that they have a job in Germany with an annual salary of more than 44,800 euros (the salary can be reduced to 35,000 euros in special circumstances), You can get a "blue card". The "Blue Card" is usually valid for 4 years. The holder can apply for permanent residence after living in Germany for 3 years; if the holder has good German language ability and reaches the German B1 level, the holder can apply for permanent residence after two years. . In addition, the spouse of the holder can also enjoy the same right of residence, and there is no requirement for their German language proficiency.

According to this policy, blue card holders can live in Germany without restrictions and enjoy social welfare benefits. It is both a residence permit and an unlimited work permit. In addition, the family members of blue card holders There is no need to apply for an additional work permit and you can freely choose your career in Germany.

German skilled immigrants have relatively low requirements for applicants and do not require high English or German language skills. Applicants can apply as long as they can find a job in Germany with an annual salary of more than 48,000 euros. The EU Blue Card is an excellent way for talents who want to live and work in Germany.

2. German Blue Card Immigration Application Materials

1. Autographed travel passport (the passport is valid for no less than 6 months at the time of application and a copy of the passport photo page 2

2. Completely completed and signed application form and additional statement in German

3. Recent passport photo with white background

4. Original household registration book As well as the German translation and 2 copies of the personal data page in the household registration book

5. A complete resume written in German and 2 copies

6. Use German The original and 2 copies of a written German labor contract. The contract should indicate a gross annual income of at least 50,800 euros

7. The original and 2 copies of a German university degree certificate or one recognized by Germany , the original, German translation and 2 copies of a foreign degree certificate equivalent to a German university degree

8. If any: Proof of foreign language proficiency to date, such as the original certificate issued by a language school, German Translation and 2 copies of each

9. If any: original certification letter issued by the current employer, German translation and 2 copies of each