Accelerated Procedure for Skilled Workers

For employees from other countries, navigating German bureaucracy can quickly become a labyrinth. The accelerated skilled worker procedure under Section 81a of the Residence Act offers the opportunity to complete the necessary administrative procedures for “business migration” in a short time – if one knows how to manage it. Not only can your employer support you in this, but intensive legal assistance can also help avoid delays and obstacles.

Concentration of the Procedure
Regularly, central offices responsible throughout the federal state are in charge of processing applications, such as the “Central Office for Skilled Immigration” in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) or the “Central Office for the Immigration of Skilled Workers” in Bavaria. Upon application, an “agreement” is concluded between the company and the immigration authority, which regulates the further course of the procedure. For this, a large number of documents must be submitted, which require careful preparation.

Processing within Short Deadlines
Within legally defined deadlines, several steps must then be completed: These include advising on and reviewing certificates and (specific) job offers, an equivalence assessment by the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK or IHK FOSA) or the Chamber of Crafts (HWK), approval from the Federal Employment Agency, and finally the “pre-approval” from the immigration authority. With this pre-approval, the required visa can then be applied for – also through a special procedure. Due to the multitude of procedural steps and the options for structuring one's own application, legal advice on this form of business migration is highly recommended.

We would be pleased to advise you and your employer in a personal meeting, by phone, or via an online call – please contact us!

• We advise you on the requirements of the accelerated skilled worker procedure.
• We transparently highlight potential risks.
• We explore alternatives and present available options.
• We evaluate your documents and job description, highlight potential issues, and assist in finding solutions.
• We assist you with the recognition of qualifications, licenses, and certificates.
• We guide you through the application process for visas and residence permits.
• We advise on the subsequent possibilities for family reunification and permanent residency.

Procedure and Scope of Representation

• Initial Consultation with a Detailed Discussion of Your Specific Needs
• Discussion of the prospects of success, including, if necessary, an examination of alternative application options, potentially as an in-depth expert opinion.
• Document Review
• Assistance with the Recognition and Application Process, Communication with Immigration Authorities
• Flexible Adjustment of Motions During the Review Process
• Regular communication with the relevant authorities to expedite the issuance of official documents.

Goals and Prospects of Success

• Detailed Preparation of Application Submission
• Avoiding unnecessary waiting times
• Prompt receipt of visas and residence permits

Costs and Fees

• The cost for an initial consultation is limited to EUR 190.00 plus VAT. During the consultation, any further fees for additional services will be outlined and explained.
• Typically, fee agreements are made for each stage of the proceedings, particularly in cases where the scope, complexity, and critical importance to the client necessitate more extensive legal work.
• Often, preparation involves extensive expert reports with transparently explained fees