Counselling on the entry of foreign skilled workers
Would you like to employ international skilled workers in your company? We offer comprehensive advice on the procedures for recognising professional qualifications
Course description
Our advisory services:
- Advice on the recognition process Comprehensive advice on the recognition process for foreign qualifications and support throughout the entire process.
- Advice on residence rights Support with all matters relating to entry and residence procedures for your skilled worker under the Skilled Workers Immigration Act.
- Support with applying for a residence permit, including advice on changing the purpose of residence and support right through to the granting of the new residence permit.
- Advice on the fast-track skilled worker procedure Information on the fast-track skilled worker procedure and a joint assessment of the prospects of success for your skilled worker
- Advice on qualification measures: Advice on possible or necessary qualification measures as part of the professional recognition process for your skilled worker.
- General information on employing international skilled workers: Practical information and tips on hiring and the professional integration of international skilled workers.
We offer advice by telephone, email, in person and via video call.
By making use of our advisory services, you agree to our data protection consent form.
How to access our advice:
- Please register online for the employer advisory service on the employment of international skilled workers.
- You will receive an email confirming that your registration has been received.
Important note
In addition to the regular visa procedures, since 1 March 2020 employers have been able to apply for the so-called accelerated skilled worker procedure in accordance with Section 81a of the German Residence Act (AufenthG) at the responsible Foreigners Office for a fee of EUR 411.
Prerequisites
for the accelerated skilled labour procedure at FizE Munich
- The company headquarters or place of employment of the skilled worker must be in Munich or the surrounding area (S-Bahn area).
- For an application under the accelerated skilled labour procedure, there must be a specific job offer and a specific skilled worker.
Required documents
- Completed and signed counselling form for employers and declaration of consent under data protection law
- Diploma or degree certificate of the foreign skilled worker
- Overview of subjects and grades of the foreign skilled worker
- Curriculum vitae of the foreign skilled worker
- Copy of the foreign skilled worker's passport (if available)
- Copy of the employment contract (if available)
- Copy of the declaration of employment from the Federal Employment Agency (if available)
Legal basis
- Section 16a AufenthG - Vocational training; further vocational training
- Section 16d AufenthG - Measures for the recognition of foreign professional qualifications
- Section 18a AufenthG - Skilled workers with vocational training
- Section 18b AufenthG - Skilled workers with an academic qualification
- Section 18c AufenthG - Settlement permit for highly qualified persons
- Section 18d AufenthG - Research
- Section 19c AufenthG in conjunction with Sections 4 and 6 Employment Ordinance (BeschV) - other employment purposes
- Section 81a AufenthG - accelerated procedure for skilled workers
Contact Us
Department of Migration, Integration, Participation Service Centre for the Development of Foreign Qualifications / Employer Advice
Internet address
Phone number
Postal address
Department of Migration, Integration, Participation Service Centre for the Development of Foreign Qualifications / Employer Advice
Franziskanerstraße 8
81669 München
Fax: +49 89 233-40683
Contact address
Franziskanerstraße 8
81669 München