International employment - for employers
Immigration from third countries is an important building block in countering the current and future shortage of skilled labour! Are you an employer and have not yet dealt with this topic? Would you like to know what the Skilled Labour Immigration Act means and which countries it applies to? Do you have questions about recruitment abroad and onboarding at your place of work and residence and are you wondering who can answer your individual questions?
On the following pages, we provide you with answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and the relevant contact points in Münsterland. You will find specific practical tips for implementation in everyday business life. We offer you a personal counselling service by phone, email, video or in person, in which we work out your next steps and suitable contact points.
We provide information on the following topics:
- SKILLS IMMIGRATION LAW
- PERSONNEL SEARCH ABROAD
- PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
- ONBOARDING INTERNATIONAL SKILLS
© Münsterland e.V.IMPORTANT: The focus of our topics is on the recruitment and integration of skilled workers from third countries. Third countries are all countries of origin that do not belong to the EU or EFTA states (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland).
Skilled Labour Immigration Act
What does my international skilled worker need to be able to enter and work in Germany? When hiring international employees from third countries, there are a few regulations that are different from those for German employees. Here we give you an overview of the legal basis from the Skilled Labour Immigration Act and support you in the process!
Professional recognition
What is professional recognition and who needs it? On this page we give you guidance, answer frequently asked questions (FAQs) and guide you through the recognition process.
Recruitment abroad
Where and how can I find international specialists?
Onboarding international specialists
Do you have questions about onboarding at your place of work and residence? Below you will find FAQs and practical tips as well as information on the onboarding of international specialists.
Your contact person
Get in touch and let's talk about your concerns. We will be happy to develop the next steps together with you.
Monika Leiking© Münsterland e.V./Anja Tiwisina
Birgit Stübing-Beunink© Münsterland e.V./Anja Tiwisina
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