Processing Of Non-EU Immigration Is To Be Fast Tracked In Germany

14 Mar 2013

New rules are aimed to fast-track non-EU workers with in-demand vocational skills through Germany's immigration system. But many working in the trades must still have their training officially recognized before starting a job. As of this July, foreigners wanting to work in vocational professions in Germany must check whether their training is equal to a formal German traineeship or schooling. This process can now be started from abroad.

“For many people with vocational skills, the new rules have simplified the situation,” career adviser Heidi Störr told.

If you are trained and worked in your home country as a chef, make-up artist or a hairdresser, you can now get the German authorities to recognize you as being on the same professional level with a trained native. This Schooling / Training status will help employers and customers judge your skills. Official recognition is also important if you want to set-up your own business or study to become a Meister or master craftsman - the German vocational equivalent of a higher qualification.

Most foreigners searching for work in Germany do not need to bother of getting their qualifications officially rubber-stamped. In many professions it is down to an employer to accept a foreign degree or work experience into account.

Source: http://www.thelocal.de/opinion/20130304-48125.html#.UUFaSNaV2A4