Navigator · Entry & working
What does 'accelerated skilled worker procedure' mean?
In short
Section 81a of the Residence Act allows an employer, with a power of attorney from the future employee, to initiate a coordinated procedure at the competent foreigners authority.
Who is behind it?
Section 81a of the German Residence Act. The procedure runs via the competent foreigners authority; depending on the case, the recognition body, the Federal Employment Agency and the visa mission are involved.
Important / context
Typical flow: power of attorney → foreigners authority → recognition where required → Federal Employment Agency → pre-approval → visa application. 'Accelerated' does not mean guaranteed.
What does this mean for employers?
The employer can initiate the procedure with a power of attorney from the professional and have it run in a coordinated way. 'Accelerated' does not mean guaranteed.
What does this mean for professionals?
The professional authorises the employer; the visa application follows the pre-approval. Recognition can be part of the procedure.
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