What Is Germany’s Green Card Policy 2022?

Germany is ready to introduce the US version of the Green Card. Faced with a shortage of skilled labor, Germany aims to make it easier for non-EU members (Asian and Gulf Countries Like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Srilanka) to work in Germany.

Germany needs immigrants. According to a report by the Central Association of German Crafts, there was a shortage of approximately 250,000 skilled workers in Germany. There is an increase in the number of retirees and fewer workers enter the workforce. The crisis in the working situation continues to intensify.

Federal Labor Minister Hubertus Heil has unveiled the first details of Germany’s proposed new points-based immigration system in an interview with a popular newspaper (Bild am Sonntag) published in Germany, The Minister Said that “The new immigration system – Chancenkarte (opportunity card) – will make it easier for foreign nationals to work abroad in Germany,” Under the new system, the German Government will introduce its own version of the US Green Card.

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What are the Benefits Of Germany’s New Points – Based Immigration System?

It will be easier and faster for non-EU citizens to come to Germany to look for work and obtain a German Residence Permit from within the country.

What are the Requirements For German Green Card and How will German Green Card (Chancenkarte)work?

  1. Age Must be under 35 years.
  2. They Have a degree or professional qualification from a recognized University.
  3. Possess a minimum of 3 years of professional experience.
  4. Having sufficient proficiency in the German language or a previous stay in Germany.

At least 3 out of 4 conditions are to be fulfilled by those willing to apply for it, Those who meet three of these four criteria will be more easily allowed to come to Germany to look for work there in the future. The deciding factor will be that you have to be able to look for a job here and work in Germany. If you cannot find a job, you will probably have to leave Germany again after a while.

An annual quota is to be set for the total number of people who come to Germany to seek employment or study.

When Will the New German Chance Card immigration Process be Implemented?

It is expected To be presented by Labour Minister Hubertus Heil before the Cabinet this autumn. After that, the new system still needs to be properly set. It takes a few months for this. It is expected that it will take a long time for the visa to be issued. Therefore, you should currently expect the first migrations through the points-based opportunity map system to not occur until the end of 2023 at the earliest.

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How To Get Prepare for German Green Card (Chancenkarte)?

As per above mention criteria, here are a few steps you should take to prepare yourself to get German Chance Card.

  1. Get work experience certificates according to German standards from your previous office.
  2. Start Learning German language course to speak, read and Write in the German Language Smoothly the higher the Language level the higher the selection chances.
  3. Start Learning a Vocational Skill and be a professional in your skill.

The Minister also said in another interview on the Radio that “It is important to say that this is a qualified migration, non-bureaucratic process, so those with the opportunity card can make a living while they are here.”

23 thoughts on “What Is Germany’s Green Card Policy 2022?”

  1. 3 out of 4 conditions are fulfilled. How I can apply for further processing. Please acknowledged and revert back to me through email if possible.
    Thank you

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    • It is expected that this bill to be presented by Labour Minister Hubertus Heil before the Cabinet in the coming 2-3 months and soon after the process of recruitment will start.

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  2. I am electrical technician having 5 years experience and have three years diploma degree and my wife having 4 years working experience and she have BE degree.

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  3. I have a bachelor’s degree from karachi University, also have a professional experience for 3 years, and I’m 24 years old.. please let me know how can I apply for this…

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    • I have degree in B.Sc in Physical science in south Eastern university of srilanka,also have 7 years professional experience ..and I am 33 years old. Please let me know how to apply for this.

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  4. I meet all the three requirements out of four.
    1.under 35
    2.professional degree holder from a recognised uni
    3.experience of SSC teaching for the last 15 years.
    In addition IELTS score is 6.5.
    However, I don’t have proficiency of German language.
    Am I still eligible?

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