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Work in Germany in the occupation in which you have been trained

The Recognition Act has been in force since 2012 and makes it easier for persons with foreign professional and vocational qualifications to obtain recognition for these qualifications in Germany. BIBB is contributing towards the successful implementation of the new law by providing evaluation research and via the “Recognition in Germany” service portal.

Work in Germany in the occupation in which you have been trained
Migration of skilled workers
Monday, February 7, 2022

Migration of skilled workers

This issue looks at the immigration of qualified skilled workers. It addresses strategies for the recruitment, training and integration of a foreign labour supply. The general prevailing structural conditions, initiatives at company and sector level and guidance provision are discussed.

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Out now: 2019 Report on the Recognition Act in English
Monday, July 13, 2020

Out now: 2019 Report on the Recognition Act in English

An English translation of the Report on the Recognition Act 2019 is now available. The Federal Government adopted the report of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research on 11 December 2019. The report consolidates the findings of the BIBB Recognition Monitoring.

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Doing a top job – including in Germany

Doing a top job – including in Germany

The "Recognition in Germany" portal provides information on how foreign professional and vocational qualifications can be recognised in Germany. Those seeking advice are able to take advantage of a service which guides them to the authority or chamber responsible for the occupation in question.

Occupational recognition for those interested in moving to Germany

Occupational recognition for those interested in moving to Germany

In order to work in Germany in the occupation in which they have trained, foreign skilled workers need to obtain recognition for their qualification. BIBB is acting on behalf of the Federal Government to inform migrants of the recognition procedure before they enter Germany.

Recognition monitoring

Recognition monitoring

How many people seek advice on the recognition of foreign professional and vocational qualifications? Does receiving such guidance automatically lead to an application for recognition? Results of the empirical studies carried out are published in an annual report by the BMBF.

7.8.133 - Prototyping Transfer - Recognition of professional qualifications by way of qualification analysis

Time period I-15 to IV-17

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2.1.309 - Immigration to Germany - Operational decision-making factors for staff recruitment

Time period I-14 to IV-16

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1.3.301 - Models and procedures for the recognition of qualifications attained abroad in selected states – principles, construction, implementation (MoVA)

Time period I-13 to III-16

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7.8.096 - Specialist and reporting unit for the recognition of foreign professional and vocational qualifications (Recognition monitoring)

Time period IV-12 to IV-18

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7.9.009 - “Recognition in Germany” information portal

Time period IV-11 to IV-18

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