The Federal Republic of Germany has a problem that can no longer be hidden behind glossy advertising campaigns. While businesses are desperately searching for talented individuals, the digital infrastructure of the immigration authorities seems to be stuck in a time loop. Recently published figures from the federal government reveal a disturbing reality: Since 2012, a total of €35.8 million has been invested in the " Make it in Germany " portal . Over €16 million alone was spent on...

Anyone wishing to come to Germany as a skilled worker with a visa will repeatedly encounter the concept of a domestic employment relationship in the Residence Act (e.g., in Section 18g Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 of the Residence Act ( EU Blue Card )). But what exactly does this mean? Must the employer necessarily have a registered office in Germany, or does something else apply? In this article, we clarify the definition and show why social security plays a crucial role here. Practical...

With the presentation of the first comprehensive European visa strategy, the European Commission has sparked another debate on digitalization. The new strategy is inextricably linked to the five-year plan for asylum and migration management and aims to end the patchwork of unilateral national approaches. At its core is the transfer of all short-term visas to a purely digital online platform. This primarily affects visas issued under Regulation (EC) No. 810/2009 ( the Visa Code ). The...