Qualification Directive (Directive 2011/95/EU)
The Qualification Directive is an EU directive that regulates the conditions and rights for the protection of refugees and persons granted subsidiary protection within the European Union.
Related legal source: Directive 2011/95/EU
Related VISAGUARD article: International Law and Humanitarian Obligations
Qualified vocational training
Qualified vocational training exists if it is vocational training in a state-recognized or similarly regulated training occupation for which a training period of at least two years is specified under federal or state law.
Related legal source: Section 2 paragraph 12a Residence Act
Related VISAGUARD article: Guide to applying for a student visa
Qualified employment
Qualified employment exists if its performance requires skills, knowledge and abilities acquired through studies or qualified vocational training.
Related legal source: Section 2 paragraph 12b Residence Act
Related VISAGUARD article: Applying for a work permit
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