Germany allows foreign students to work 9 months ahead the course and 2 years after the degree

Highlights: Student visa holders can now work in Germany

• Student visa holders in Germany are now allowed to do part-time jobs nine months after starting their academic courses.
• German university graduates can get permanent residency after two years of work experience.
• The new visa regulations by Germany allow international students to work during their studies.
• Around 770,000 Job vacancies are available in Germany as of Germany 2023.

 

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New skilled worker law

The new skilled worker law was effective from March 2023, enabling foreign students to work during their studies in Germany. International students can come to Germany before 9 months of starting their studies and work up to 20 hours per week. They can complete language courses in English, German or other language depending on their preference during this time. The new law will also allow students to work from 120 to 140 full days in a year.

 

The previous law allowed students to come to Germany before 9 months of starting their studies but they were not allowed to work in Germany.

 

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Apprenticeship applicants are allowed to work before & after studies

Individuals willing to complete an apprenticeship in Germany can now work while continuing their search. Applicants who have B1-level German language proficiency and are under the age of 35 are eligible here.

 

Apprenticeship applicants, during the nine-month period, can work for 20 hours per week before and after they start their training.

 

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German Graduates are allowed for Permanent Residency

Foreign students who have graduated from a German university can stay up to 18 months after their graduation to find a job in Germany. They can also apply for permanent residence with two years of work experience in Germany.

 

Those students planning to change professions after graduation must change their visa to an EU Blue Card or German Skilled Worker Visa.

 

770,000 Job Vacancies available in Germany

770,301 open positions were available across many fields in Germany as of December 2023. The top 20 in-demand positions in Germany include vacancies in horticulture, metalworking, wood, and other technical fields. Also the highest-paying jobs in Germany include health workers, sales managers, pilots, and lawyers.

 

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