Digital pilot project “Recognition Campus” launched

The recognition of foreign professional qualifications is a key component for the successful integration of skilled workers in Germany . Especially in the medical professions or with pedagogical qualifications, a quick and transparent decision on whether a qualification is recognized often depends on the cooperation of numerous authorities. With the new " Recognition Campus ," the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB) is now launching a pilot project aimed at standardizing this process and making it more efficient. The platform enables responsible bodies to network digitally, share knowledge, and harmonize procedures nationwide.

What does the Recognition Campus mean for skilled workers?

For skilled foreign professionals, the recognition of their professional qualifications is a crucial step in being able to work in Germany. However, applicants often find that the procedures vary from state to state , leading to uncertainty and delays. The Recognition Campus is intended to address precisely this: Through protected digital exchange between authorities, sample notices, work aids, and experiences can be shared more quickly . In the long term, this will lead to more uniform decisions across the country. For prospective skilled professionals , this means less bureaucracy, more transparency, and faster integration into the job market.

Opportunities for employers and law firms

Not only foreign skilled workers benefit from this development, but also employers and law firms specializing in immigration law. Companies seeking to hire international skilled workers have a strong interest in ensuring that recognition procedures are carried out quickly and transparently. Long waiting times mean delays in filling positions – a critical competitive disadvantage in times of a skills shortage. Thanks to the new platform, law firms like VISAGUARD, which advise skilled workers on recognition procedures , can provide their clients with better forecasts of the process. The Recognition Campus can thus indirectly contribute to making advice more reliable and procedures more efficient.

A step towards digitalization

The pilot phase of the Recognition Campus is currently testing how well the platform can be integrated into the authorities' existing work processes. If the model proves successful, it could be expanded to include other professional fields in education and social services in the future. With this, the BIBB is sending an important message: digitalization can accelerate and standardize recognition procedures – and thus facilitate the path for skilled immigration to Germany.

Conclusion: Significance for practice

For VISAGUARD's target group – skilled workers and employers – the introduction of the Recognition Campus is good news. It contributes to making recognition procedures more transparent, understandable, and faster. While the platform is primarily aimed at authorities, the positive effects will be felt in practice by all involved. For foreign skilled workers, this can make the decisive difference between establishing themselves quickly and successfully in Germany – or having to wait months for decisions. VISAGUARD will continue to monitor the project's development, as it is likely to play an important role in the future of skilled immigration to Germany.