Residence Law and Immigration of Skilled Staff
The right of residence is part of the German immigration law, which allows residency in specific cases, without having a German citizenship. The right of residence contains the relevant regulations for individuals who do not hold German citizenship, the EEA or Switzerland (so called “third-country nationals”) and who want to enter Germany to reside and work there.
In all stages of the legal proceedings, we advise not only third-country nationals themselves, but also companies and employers seeking help in a comprehensive and qualified manner on all residence law issues concerning their (potential) employees. We can support you in all steps the German law requires to obtain the right of residence, e.g.:
- the preliminary examination by employers
- the application for a visa
- the application for an initial time-limited residence permit and its extension for different residence purposes (e.g. residence at first for the purpose of education and later for employment or a change in position/responsibilities)
- establishing a temporary right of residence up to obtaining an unlimited residence permit.
Additionally, we have a team of lawyers specialised in employment law who examine and/or draft employment contracts to meet your needs and comply with the requirements of the right of residence and the demands of the German Authority/Agency for Foreign Nationals and the Federal Employment Agency.
The right of residence is subject to regular legislative adjustments due to the labour market situation in Germany. Most recently, the right of residence was amended by the Specialist Immigration Act with effect from March 2020 in order to facilitate the targeted immigration of third-country nationals with specialist skills. We can provide you with specialised support in all questions regarding the applicable changes brought about by the Residence Act as it evolves and can help you take advantage of the respective benefits for yourself, your employees and the company.
We have in-depth expertise in all employment branches, and we will be happy to provide you with comprehensive advice. Please contact us.
Please find here our folder “Residence and Skilled Labour Immigration Law”.
