As the leading force in the euro economic zone, Germany, which has a strong family, has also suffered great energy due to the energy crisis, the new crown epidemic, and the Russian-Ukrainian war. According to statistics from the Ministry of Labor, there will be a gap of 240,000 skilled workers in Germany by 2026.
Faced with labor shortages, federal labor minister Hubertus Heil revealed to the public on Wednesday that Germany is considering lowering the immigration threshold to three years and proposes a "opportunity card" and a new point immigration system.
These changes are designed to make it easier for people to work in Germany .
"For many German businesses, there are certain problems now finding skilled workers," said Labor Minister Hubertus Heil.
According to Deutsche Welle, about 56% of companies in Germany are currently reporting understaffing.
Especially this summer, Germany's aviation industry has been in chaos: temporary cancellation of flights, long queues of security checks, inability to unload checked luggage in time, etc. These phenomena are enough to show that the German labor market is sluggish.
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In summary, the German government has to consider lowering the threshold for immigration, providing a large number of language integration courses, vocational skills training, shortening the time for foreigners to apply for naturalization, and reshape their own into A "modern immigration country" .
In the future, Germany's immigration policy will undergo the following three major changes!
provides Chancenkarte "opportunity card"
Even if there is no suitable work plan, foreigners can come to Germany to find a job. As long as three of the following conditions are met:
1⃣️ Have a university degree or professional qualification certificate
2⃣️ Related for at least three years Work experience
3⃣️ German language ability or have lived in Germany
4⃣️ 35
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Foreigners who have obtained the opportunity card will have one year to look for a job in Germany, looking for a job During work, you must bear your own living expenses.
According to the Minister of Labor, the German government will set annual quotas for the number of people who can come to Germany with opportunity cards based on the demand of the labor market.
Naturalization in Germany takes only three years for the shortest
Previously, Germany was one of the countries where foreigners had relatively strict rules for obtaining citizenship, requiring foreigners to stay in the country for nearly ten years to obtain the right to naturalize.
But at present, the German government hopes to make it easier for foreigners to naturalize.
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In the future, it will become possible to become a German citizen in five years, rather than the current eight years. If people are considered to be integrated into German society, they have special integration achievements. , then takes only three years .
At the same time, Germany will allow non- EU citizens to have dual nationality . Previously, many non-EU citizens only received permanent residence status in Germany and did not truly become a German citizen. After the agreement takes effect, new immigrants do not need to give up their original nationality and can obtain German citizenship.
The impact of Chinese people
Chinese parents who are preparing to have children in Germany should pay attention: As long as one of the parents has lived legally in Germany for five years, the new law will automatically grant German nationality to newborns born in Germany.
Family reunion signing canceled the requirements for German scores , and the score of A1 was previously required.
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The new policy will relax visa applications, The German government will provide more opportunities to foreign students and vocational trainers , simplify visa processing procedures, and reduce talents in an unconventional manner.
It can be seen that German immigration integration is developing in a more "pragmatic" direction.
This is mainly reflected in the vocational training positions that were difficult for foreigners to apply for in the past, but now it has become more open.The German Labor Office also provides language integration assistance for more people who want to find employment in Germany.
A spokesperson for the German Ministry of Interior stated that although these new immigration policy changes are "high priority", they may take some time to implement them.
