Second stage introduced the "experienced worker" path — non-EU workers with at least two years of relevant qualified professional experience (and a qualification recognised in their country of origin) can work in Germany without prior German recognition of their credentials, provided a minimum salary threshold is met. Also introduced the "recognition partnership" enabling arrival while the formal recognition process runs in Germany.
Non-EU skilled workers without formally recognised German credentials; IT specialists in particular.
Primary: BAMF — Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge ↗
Corroborating: Make it in Germany (Federal Government) ↗ · Bundesregierung (Federal Government) ↗
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