Zahraa Magdy
Germany continues to improve residence and immigration laws, until the few months of the beginning of 2020, to attract students, workers and academic professors, by facilitating travel procedures, helping students to fulfill their dream, and lending a helping hand to recent graduates.
1- Learning the language in Germany
If your level of German is less than the requirements of the job or university you are seeking, but your level now is at least C1; you can travel to Germany to find a place for language training, such as centers run by the German “Goethe Institute”, or the Telc list of language centers German.
2- Masters and PhD for free
Every year, Germany offers one hundred thousand free scholarships for international students to study in various German universities in the "DAAD" scholarship for academic exchange, for master's and doctoral programs.
The scholarship targets students and researchers from developing countries, which are fully paid scholarships, and cover all fields of study between the arts, social sciences, health sciences, agriculture and language.
The language of study varies depending on the program you choose, and you may be satisfied with your English in some cases. You must prove that you are eligible for this scholarship, which will open between August and October 2020.
3- You will not need a rare skill
The employment of qualified professionals from outside the European Union is no longer limited to those professions that Germany suffers from. If someone has a recognized vocational training qualification in Germany, then his residence permit that allows him to work in a specific profession will also allow him to work in Germany in All professions are covered by his qualifications, without restrictions.
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4- Find a job
If your undergraduate degree is not universally recognized, Germany provides you with the opportunity to complete the educational qualification through the Preparatory School (Studienkollegs), and you must enroll in it, whether you want to work or join university to take a master's degree.
For job searches, you can contact the German Federal Employment Agency (Arbeitsagentur.de), and follow up on the Job listing website.
If you actually receive a job offer from an employer in Germany, it is important to ensure that your recognized qualifications enable you to perform the job in which you are appointed; this means that you are able to work in occupations related to your profession, that you are under 45 years old, and come to Germany For the first time for employment purposes and your total annual salary for the job you intend to work for is at least 45,530 Euros from 2020.
5- A job seeker visa
With the latest update, professionals with a vocational training qualification can come to Germany to find a job. They will be granted a residence permit for up to six months. The prerequisite for this is that the qualifications are recognized in Germany, that a person can support himself throughout his stay, and have German language skills that reach level B1.
During the time you spend in Germany looking for a job, you can work up to ten hours a week on a trial basis. This allows the business owner to know if you are suitable. Professionals with a recognized academic qualification, who were previously allowed to come to Germany for a period of six months, are also allowed to search for work and work on a trial basis.
| Getting permanent residence in Germany means access to many advantages (Getty Images) |
6- Training and professional development
You can improve your opportunity to come to Germany by attending a professional training course in Germany itself. The prerequisite for this is that your qualifications are checked, and that you do not meet the requirements for German qualification.
Another condition for issuing a visa to receive training is that you have the necessary German language skills, usually equivalent to level A2.
The visa can be extended for 18 months, up to a maximum of two years. The new law allows foreigners who successfully completed a professional training course in Germany to obtain a permanent residence permit after two years.
7- New benefits for permanent residence
Beginning in 2020, obtaining permanent residence in Germany means access to many benefits. Unlimited residence permits allow you to live and work in Germany for an unrestricted period as temporary residence, and you can change your home or job without the need for permission or approval.
You can apply for any kind of work or search for any kind of work even though it may not be related to your studies. This is because if you are in Germany with a regular visa or a job seeker visa, you will not be allowed to apply or occupy a job unrelated to your profession.
You will be eligible to open your own project with the help of the German government, apply for a bank loan, and receive social benefits such as childcare benefits, health care, and social care if you lose your job or have been fired. And you get these benefits against some conditions:
- If you are in Germany for five years or more.
- If you are working or studying in Germany with a legal residence permit.
- If you are involved in teaching or academic research at a German university.
- If your level of German is at least B1, it is very simple.
Know information about German society, such as its legal, social, and political system. And pass a test of your knowledge about life in Germany.
Prove that you can provide for yourself and your family.
- If you are a highly qualified worker, your annual income is more than 84,000 euros.
The permanent visa holders also become eligible for German citizenship after completing eight years of residency in Germany with an entry visa, and your stay includes a permit to reside with your spouse and unmarried minor children.