Applying for Germany's Opportunity Card, also known as Chancekarte, allows foreigners to remain in the nation for a year while they hunt for work.
If an individual possesses a university degree or at least vocational training, they are eligible to apply for the Opportunity Card through the Deutschland Chancekarte website.
A German immigration specialist from Kenya, Cyrus Obiro, told TUKO.co.ke in an interview that applicants would also need to demonstrate.
That they have KSh 1.7 million in bank accounts. With the Chancenkarte, often known as the Opportunity Card, Kenyans and other foreign nationals, can now move to Germany and remain there for a year in search of employment, in their field of competence.
In essence, the Opportunity Card provides a rapid and simple means, of entering Germany and locating a suitable employment there in less than a year.
In the past, in order to work in Germany, candidates from non-EU nations had to present proof of a permanent job contract or qualify as recognized skilled workers.
Additionally, admission regulations impeded the immigration of foreign workers who met the necessary qualifications.
This is what the Opportunity Card, or "Chancenkarte," was intended to rectify. Searching for a suitable employment is the main goal of the opportunity card, according to the Chancerkarte Deutschland website.
It is possible to switch to a different residence title. "You can probably prolong your stay in Germany if you use the Opportunity Card to obtain employment.
According to a section of the website, "to accomplish this, you must apply to your local Foreigners' Registration Office and have the required documentation ready (for example, an employment contract or an existing job offer)."
German immigration expert Cyrus Obira, who works in Frankfurt, stated in an interview with TUKO.co.ke that the Opportunity Card is intended for skilled workers or individuals, who possess a bachelor's degree or two years or more of vocational training, such as a nursing degree.
"In addition to this fundamental prerequisite, obtaining it requires a minimum of six points," stated Cyrus, the head of the Kenya Diaspora Association Germany e. V. (i.G.) K-DAG.
"I believe that the Chancenkarte is completely misunderstood. The Kenyan man advised against equating it with the Green Card.
The Foreigners' Registration Office and German missions abroad (such as German embassies) are the two places where people can apply for the Opportunity Card.
The next challenge, according to Obiro, is proving that the applicant possesses KSh 1.7 million, or 12,324 euros, in a specific German bank account.
A benefit of the Opportunity Card is that it makes admission into Germany simple and quick. You are not need to have a permanent employment contract in place before applying for the Opportunity Card.
Candidates can easily demonstrate their current qualification,such as language proficiency or prior work experience—by using the points system.
Additionally, a convoluted examination process won't have to do. The ability to live permanently in Germany is an additional benefit: Since finding a job is the main goal of the residence permit with the Opportunity Card, it has a one-year expiration date.
Apart from an infinite quantity of trial employment, flexible part-time work with a maximum of 20 hours per week can also be offered. You are able to stay longer if you find a career that suits you.
They stand a strong possibility of acquiring a long-term residence title, if they want to transition from a part-time to a full-time employment.
Next, there is a healthy income, and part-time work, at the minimum wage (or higher) is permitted with the Opportunity Card.
For a position requiring 20 hours per week, this is now KSh 1,700 (12.00 euros gross) per hour. A full-time position will require 20 hours per week and pay more each month.
In contrast to the past, when workers from non-EU nations, need visas to enter Germany and work here, you will also appreciate having a work permit.
Because the Federal Employment Agency frequently needs to approve your stay, this requires a current employment offer.
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