Master prompt
Smart Mode — Germany Blue Card §18g vs §18a/§18b Skilled Worker decision tree
Adaptive intake for an Indian skilled worker. The AI maps occupation to shortage list (Engpassberuf), tests Blue Card salary threshold, validates ZAB / Anabin recognition, then picks Blue Card vs §18a (vocational) vs §18b (academic) vs Chancenkarte with a Niederlassungserlaubnis projection.
GermanyBlaue Karte EU§18g§18a§18bEngpassberufZABAnabinIndian applicantSmart ModeAdaptive
Build a Germany work-visa route recommendation + Niederlassungserlaubnis projection for the applicant based on the answers I gave you. §1 — ROUTE DECISION (one line per check) ▸ Blaue Karte EU §18g — Bachelor+ recognised (anabin H+ or ZAB) + qualifying gross salary (verify current BMI figure) ▸ Fachkraft mit akademischer Ausbildung §18b — Bachelor+ recognised + offer matching the qualification; no formal salary floor in the Blaue Karte sense ▸ Fachkraft mit Berufsausbildung §18a — vocational (2+ years recognised) + offer matching the qualification ▸ IT-Spezialist §19c (BeschV §6) — IT field, 3+ years experience in lieu of formal degree, salary floor per BeschV ▸ Forscher §18d — research hosting agreement with a recognised institution ▸ ICT §19c — intra-company transfer, 6-month foreign-entity tenure, tiered salary ▸ Chancenkarte §20a — no offer required, points-based (verify with current criteria) §2 — RECOMMENDED ROUTE (60-80 words) State the route, why it beats the runner-up, the salary-threshold position, the anerkennung status, and the issuing path (consulate via VFS vs Beschleunigtes Fachkraefteverfahren). §3 — NIEDERLASSUNGSERLAUBNIS TIMELINE Map the timeline based on the chosen route: ▸ Blaue Karte holder with B1 German -> Niederlassungserlaubnis after 21 months ▸ Blaue Karte holder with A1 German -> Niederlassungserlaubnis after 33 months ▸ §18a / §18b Skilled Worker with B1 German + 4 years pension contributions -> Niederlassungserlaubnis after 4 years ▸ §19c ICT -> typically renewable, Niederlassungserlaubnis path slower (5 years §9 default) Project the date based on the applicant's expected start. §4 — STAG §10 NATURALISATION PROJECTION (POST-JUN-2024) The 27 Jun 2024 StAG reform reduced the standard naturalisation period from 8 years to 5 years (and to 3 years for "besondere Integrationsleistungen" — outstanding work, language, civic engagement). Dual citizenship is now permitted. Project the earliest naturalisation date for THIS applicant assuming B1 German + clean criminal record + financial self-sufficiency. §5 — DOCUMENT CHECKLIST (route-specific) For Blaue Karte / Skilled Worker: ▸ Passport + photo ▸ Anerkennung documents (ZAB Statement of Comparability for academic qualifications; chamber recognition for vocational; Approbation for regulated) ▸ Signed employment contract OR Erklaerung zum Beschaeftigungsverhaeltnis (Annex form) ▸ CV in German format (Lebenslauf) ▸ Health insurance from start date (TK / AOK / Barmer / qualifying private) ▸ Salary documentation matching the chosen route's threshold ▸ Where BA Zustimmung required, BA approval (waived for many shortage occupations under BeschV §6) §6 — TOP 3 HIGHEST-LEVERAGE PRE-FILING ACTIONS Rank what would most increase approval odds and speed: ▸ Complete ZAB Statement of Comparability if not already held (4-6 weeks) ▸ Negotiate gross salary uplift to clear Blaue Karte general threshold ▸ Trigger Beschleunigtes Fachkraefteverfahren via the Auslaenderbehoerde where the Bundesland allows ▸ Push German language from A2 to B1 to unlock the 21-month Blaue Karte fast track §7 — CITATIONS Anchor each step to: AufenthG §18a / §18b / §18d / §18g / §19c / §20a / §21 / §9, BeschV §6 + relevant provisions, BAMF / BMI implementing guidance, Anerkennungsgesetz, ZAB and anabin protocols. — DRAFT only. Germany has no immigration-consultant licensing equivalent to Canada's CICC. Only Rechtsanwaelte (German Bar) may give legal representation in Aufenthaltsrecht. Rechtsanwalt review recommended before filing.
Unlock the vault to see the full prompt