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Immigration to Germany

In the year 2005, a new Immigration law was introduced  that altered the legal method of immigration to Germany and Germany for the first time ever acknowledged to be an "immigration country on the political background.
From then onwards Germany is making a greater attempt to encourage highly skilled workers to move to Germany. While low skilled workers will still find it difficult to gain permission to work in Germany, highly skilled workers should find it easier to gain permanent residency. The professions most in need are natural scientists (biologists, chemists, physicists) engineers, professors and scientific personnel in high technology areas. 
Although the practical changes to the immigration procedures were relatively minor, new immigration categories like the ones for highly skilled professionals and scientists have been introduced to attract valuable professionals for the German labour market. The development within German immigration law clearly shows that immigration of skilled employees and academics is eased while the labour market remains closed for unskilled workers.
Bilimoria & Associate can help and assist  skilled workers on the Immigration procedure for Germany for a successful visa application.
Immigration to Germany for Non-European citizens is limited to:
-    skilled workers (individuals with either a university or polytechnic degree or at least 3 years of training together with job experience)
-    students and their immediate family members.  
Skilled Workers - Germany Work permits are no longer issued independently but included within the immigration title and are available for foreigners that either fall into one of the several available permit categories (IT specialists, company trained specialist within a group of companies, managing personnel, scientists, highly skilled workers with exceptional income, etc.) or can prove a public interest in the employment. 
The formerly well known IT-Greencard program has been followed by the introduction of a specific category within the ordinance on employment that allows IT specialists with a university or polytechnic degree to migrate to Germany for employment purposes. 
Self employment - is also possible but requires either an initial investment of EUR 500,000 and the creation of a minimum 5 jobs or the support of the local chambers of commerce or similar organizations that confirm the socioeconomic value of the business plan for the region.
Students - As Germany does not allow immigration without cause, it is necessary to be either enrolled with a school or university, have a specific job offer that fits the requirements of one of the work permit categories or intend to reunify with close family (spouse or minors) already within Germany (family reunification visa). After obtaining a university degree, foreign students may stay for one year to find a job that matches their qualifications. 
Dependants – Also, any person married to a German person may immigrate to Germany.
Bilimoria & Associate have local knowledge and international understanding while preparing an application for a German visa.  
To find out your eligibility please contact Bilimoria & Associate to check if you qualify for German visas by completing our Assessment form.  
We offer a complete range of visas for German and as a specialist immigration consultancy, we will assist your application from your initial enquiry through till you obtain required visa. 
Kindly forward us your detailed resume to neville@bilimoriaassociate.com for us to assess and advise on your eligibility, or Call our office on +91 44 2822 7222 / 2823 9229 / 4350 8191 for consultation or an appointment.

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