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German Green Card - FAQs
Who is eligible for the German green card?
Computer specialists with university and polytechnic qualifications, e.g. Bachelor's or Master's Degrees, will be allowed to work in Germany for a limited period of time. This arrangement will apply to all job applicants from non-EU countries. There will be no limitation to persons from any specific countries.
Should IT professionals who want to work in Germany be well-versed in the language?
Knowledge of German is not a prerequisite to find a job in Germany.
How many IT specialists will be allowed to come to Germany?
Under the present law, 20,000 professionals will be allowed entry into Germany.
What is the market for IT experts in Germany?
Today, in Germany there is a great demand for high-qualified IT specialists. Especially electrical engineers and experts experienced in:
Programming Languages: C/C++, Java, Visual Basic & SQL,
Databases: Oracle, Sybase, DB2, Informix, SQL-Server,
Web-Programming: DHTML, XML, JavaScript, Perl, php
Operating Systems: Windows NT, 9x, 2000, MVS, Solaris, Unix
How can I apply for a job In Germany?
On the 2nd of March 2000 the Federal Employment Agency created an Internet hotline for the advertisement of jobs (under "Personalbedarf und Ausbildungsplätze" at www.arbeitsamt.de). The German government calls upon interested companies to post their job offers on the Internet or to report them directly to the responsible employment offices. Contact persons at the employment offices will provide support to companies in solving their IT personnel problems. The Following web sites may help professionals to find a job in Germany:
IT 4 Germany
Trust 7
Green card Service
Green card Pool
Green card Germany
IT Personnel
These web sites do charge money to the employees(candidates). The appropriate amount would be charged to the employer upon successful placement with them in Germany.
For how many years is the Green Card valid?
The period of employment for top-level computer specialists from abroad is to be limited to three years with the possibility of getting an extension for up to two more years, i.e. for a maximum total of up to five years. The Green Card is valid for a period of five years.
What elements should be included in a service contract to ensure that it is suitable for a work permit application?
A provision of service contract should include the following elements:
- The day to day line management of the consultants remains with the service provider
- It should include warranted deliverables.
- It should cover the entire period for which the permit is requested.
- It should be signed by both parties and, ideally, be on the client's headed paper.
Can Green card holders bring their families with them to Germany?
German law entitles holders (as long as all the other pertinent provisions of law governing foreign residents have been complied with) to bring their families to Germany right away.
Whose help can foreign IT specialists phpiring to work in Germany take for crosschecking documents?
Persons wanting to work in Germany should apply to the "Zentralstelle für Arbeitsvermittlung" (ZAV) in Bonn. It can be reached by e-mail at the following address: "Bonn-ZAV.IT-Experts@arbeitsamt.de". Mail in your request. ZAV will take it from there. ZAV will be responsible, for instance, for checking applicants' qualifications on the basis of certificates presented and, if necessary, their translations.
Useful Links
http://www.germany-info.org/influx/index.htm
http://195.185.214.164/iv/englisch/i_index.html
http://www.germanembassy-india.org/en/home/index.html
http://www.germany-info.org/newcontent/digitalgermany.html
http://www.arbeitsamt.de/hst/international/egcindex.html
Indian Embassies in Germany
Berlin
Berlin Office of Embassy of India
Majakowskiring 55, 13156 Berlin
Ph: +49-30-4 853002
Fax: +49-30-4 853003/3000
106373.3643@compuserve.com
Frankfurt
Consulate General of India
Mittelweg 49, 60318 Frankfurt
Main, Germany
Ph: +(49)-(69) 1 53 0050
Fax: +(49)-(69) 55 4125/9381
100573.1322@compuserve.com
hoccgiffm@compuserve.com
Hamburg
Consulate General of India
Raboisen 6, 20095 Hamburg
Ph: +(49)-(40)-338036
Fax: +(49)-(40)-323757
040330557@t-online.de
Stuttgart
Honorary Consulate General of India
Lenzhalde 65, 70192, Stuttgart-1
Ph: +(49)-(711) 2 25 6411
Fax: +(49)-(711) 2 25 6413
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