The first stage was implemented in November 2023 and focused primarily on facilitating the "EU Blue Card" and recognized skilled workers. The new stage introduces a number of changes, one of which is the ability for foreign nationals with two years of professional experience and a professional or university degree to work in Germany.

According to EU Helpers, among other things, the third stage of the law will add the job search opportunity card when it takes effect on June 1, 2024, many months later this year.

Speaking on the new phase that went into force today, Germany's Federal Minister of the Interior and Homeland, Nancy Faeser, stated that Germany will ensure that it attracts the workers that its economy sorely needs through the same.

According to a November 2018 Reuters study, there are still 1.8 million empty positions in the German economy as a whole. On the other hand, a German Economic Institute report projects that by 2030, there will be a 300,000 skilled worker shortfall in the renewable energy sector alone.

Foreign Workers Qualified with a Degree and Two Years of Experience
One of the most significant benefits of the new law is the ability for individuals with professional or university degrees recognized in their home country and two or more years of experience in their industry to relocate to Germany and find employment in that sector.

There are further requirements that must be fulfilled, such as reaching a pay cap. By doing away with many bureaucracies, the modification aims to shorten processes.

Skilled workers will also be able to bring their parents to Germany at that time. When bringing their spouse and kids over, they won't need to show proof of having enough place for them to live.

Enhanced Employment Opportunities for Care Sector Employees
Certain specialized industries, such as the nursing and health sectors, will continue to need qualification recognition. But unlike in the past, people can initiate the recognition procedure once they reach Germany rather than from their place of origin.

Nurses from outside the European Union who have completed fewer than three years of regulated nursing training will also be eligible to work in the health and care industry.

According to a December 2023 EU Helpers estimate, Germany would require an extra 150,000 nurses by 2025 to meet the country's rising healthcare demand. The nation has implemented a number of policies and agreements to draw in this crucial labor force, especially from nations like the Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

Brazil is another target market for Germany because it is estimated to have 2.5 million nurses and an 8.8% unemployment rate in 2023.

Facilitating the Obtainment of Employment for Students
The second phase of the Skilled Worker Immigration Law will also help students because it would let them to work part-time jobs. Additionally, they will have more time to finish the processes involved in getting their professional qualifications acknowledged.

The annual working time account, which currently stands at 120 full days or 240 half days, will be raised to 140 full days or 280 half days, among other things. Alternatively, pupils will have the option to work up to 20 hours a week. All apprenticeships will also be able to work a second job for up to 20 hours per week throughout this period.

As of the start of the academic year 2022/2023, studying-in-Germany.org reports that there were 458,210 international students enrolled at German universities. Many of them are from underdeveloped nations, and their parents frequently provide small scholarships and other forms of financial aid for their education. The ability to work would allow them to independently pay for a portion of their costs.

In 2024, 25,000 Foreign Workers Will Be Employed for Short-Term Jobs
The skilled migration law has recently undergone amendments that will allow firms to hire 25,000 foreign workers by 2024 in order to address short-term labor shortages.

Under such an agreement, foreign nationals will be permitted to work in Germany for a maximum of eight months. In these situations, the workweek need to consist of a minimum of thirty hours, and the employer is obligated to cover any required travel costs in full.