Immigration Rules in Germany: Germany has been facing a crisis in the economic sector for some time due to labor shortage. In view of this crisis, the German government had also relaxed immigration rules last year to boost its labor market. It is still facing shortage of workers. In such a situation, the German government has now decided to increase the total number of worker visas. The government gave this information on Sunday (17 November). According to this decision, the government has decided to increase it by 10 percent this year (2024) compared to last year. This is good news for the people of India, taken by the German government. Indians can benefit from this decision.
According to a DW report, the German government last year adopted a point-based system inspired by Canada. Which is known as Opportunity Card. Under this, it makes it much easier for professionals and university graduates to enter the country, study and find work. This allows skilled workers from non-EU countries to enter Germany without their qualifications being recognized.
German government gave joint statement
Three ministries of the German government have issued a joint statement. In this he said that about 2 lakh professional visas will be issued by the end of this year. This has been increased by 10 percent this year as compared to the year 2023. This has led to a 20 percent increase in visas issued to students from non-EU countries.
What did the German minister say?
Germany’s Interior Minister Nancy Feser said, ‘Talented youth can complete their studies and training more easily in Germany. Opportunity Card is giving opportunity to skilled people to get jobs easily. At the same time, Minister Annalena Barebock has appreciated these reforms and said that this will help in bridging the labor shortage in the country.