Foreigners who wish to work in Germany generally require not only a residence permit but also explicit permission to work . According to Section 4a, Paragraph 3 of the Residence Act, whether and to what extent gainful employment is permitted must be documented in the residence permit – this is the so-called publicity requirement . A residence permit must therefore make it clear whether employment is permitted and, if so, under what conditions. In most cases, the note “gainful...

In a globally networked economy, talent mobility is no longer a luxury, but a strategic necessity. It's about legal certainty within a bureaucratic thicket. While the theory of internal corporate mobility sounds straightforward, in practice in Germany, it often encounters a hurdle that catches many HR departments and expats unprepared: the Federal Employment Agency's strict abuse prevention checks. Those who view the ICT card as a mere administrative act risk not only rejections but also...

Those who remained in Germany after Brexit enjoy special protection under the withdrawal agreement. However, many are lulled into a false sense of security, believing the issued document to be a kind of lifelong guarantee. But "Brexit law" is subject to conditions that can change – especially during the first five years. The golden rule of attendance The most common reason for the expiration of residency rights is simply time. As long as someone doesn't yet possess permanent residency,...