The German Skilled Immigration Act

• Jurisdiction: European Union
• Year: 2021
• Author: Marius Tollenaere

Speaker

Marius is a Director and attorney (Rechtsanwalt) and practices in the field of German and European immigration and citizenship law. He advises corporate clients across different industries on all aspects of their immigration needs and focuses on compliance and immigration program advice. Marius is also a member of Fragomen's Government Strategies Group, focusing on Germany and advises governments and international organizations on labor migration.

Marius studied law in Bonn, Warsaw and Freiburg. During his legal traineeship, he worked at a private practice exclusively focused on asylum, immigration and citizenship law. In the course of his legal education he also was an intern with the Delegation of the European Commission in Tbilisi, Georgia and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Ankara, Turkey. Marius is a member of the German Netzwerk Migrationsrecht and the German Council on Foreign Relations. He is a member of the board of the Hesse chapter of the German Red Cross.

Topic

Marius Tollenaere delivers a presentation on the German Skilled Immigration Act, a pivotal piece of legislation that was enacted in March 2020. With a keen eye for detail, he delves into the Act's multifaceted purpose and expansive scope, shedding light on its significance in the context of Germany's immigration policy.

The German Skilled Immigration Act is a landmark piece of legislation that seeks to address the country's evolving labor market needs by attracting and facilitating the integration of skilled and qualified workers from non-European Union (EU) countries. Marius Tollenaere meticulously outlines the Act's overarching goal: to bridge the gap between the supply and demand for skilled labor in Germany, thereby bolstering the nation's economic competitiveness on a global scale.

In his presentation, Marius Tollenaere highlights the Act's distinct focus on individuals from non-EU countries who possess valuable skills and qualifications. These individuals, often referred to as "skilled workers," play a pivotal role in contributing to Germany's diverse and dynamic workforce. By inviting skilled workers from abroad, Germany aims to tap into a...