{"id":11926,"date":"2023-10-09T07:00:14","date_gmt":"2023-10-09T11:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/?p=11926"},"modified":"2023-10-09T07:00:18","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T11:00:18","slug":"new-immigration-law-of-germany-aimed-at-attracting-skilled-workers-takes-effect-in-november","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/new-immigration-law-of-germany-aimed-at-attracting-skilled-workers-takes-effect-in-november\/","title":{"rendered":"New Immigration Law Of Germany Aimed At Attracting Skilled Workers Takes Effect In November"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

New Immigration Law Of Germany Aimed At Attracting Skilled Workers Takes Effect In November: <\/strong> In June of this year, the German parliament passed a new immigration law. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This law aimed at attracting skilled workers to the country. Due to an exceptional labor shortage, a part of this new law is set to take effect in November. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Immigration Law Of Germany Aimed At Attracting Skilled Workers Takes Effect In November<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Following the approval, the authorities declared that this new law will be implemented in three stages, scheduled for November 2023, March 2024, and June 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The changes are focused on bringing in non-academic skilled workers from non-EU countries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The law involves a points-based system that reduces entry barriers for applicants based on language proficiency, professional qualifications, and age. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The center-left SPD, the liberal FDP, and the Greens championed the law, which garnered 388 yes votes, 234 no votes, and 31 abstentions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interior Minister Nancy Faeser presented the government’s plan in the chamber and stated that it would only be successful if bureaucratic obstacles were removed during implementation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The skilled labor shortage is a significant obstacle to economic growth in Germany. Skilled workers are missing everywhere.” Faeser said. She described the legislation as “a massive step for the future of our country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Germany also plans to introduce an “opportunity card” for individuals to address the migrant shortage. This card will allow foreigners without a predetermined job to come to Germany for one year to seek employment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To be eligible for the opportunity card, applicants must have a vocational qualification or university degree. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The opportunity cards will be allocated based on specific criteria. Points will be earned by fulfilling these criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The specific criteria for earning points include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n