Marc Biadacz in Cicero about the “Work-and-Stay Agency”

Germany is increasingly suffering from a shortage of qualified specialists . Employers often wait months for urgently needed employees, while foreign applicants struggle with lengthy visa procedures and complicated processes. CDU MP Marc Biadacz, spokesperson for labor and social affairs for his parliamentary group, makes it clear: Without a noticeable simplification of labor migration, Germany will be weakened as a business location in the long term.

What is behind the “Work and Stay Agency”

In an interview with Cicero, Biadacz describes his idea for a " work-and-stay agency ." It is intended to serve as a central point of contact for all labor migration processes —with a digital platform that connects applicants, employers, and authorities. The goal is to accelerate procedures, streamline communication, and ease the workload of visa offices and immigration authorities. This should make entry easier for foreign skilled workers and more predictable for employers. Experts criticize the work-and-stay agency as a digital fig leaf for the skills shortage , as the agency was originally announced as a separate authority.

Opportunities for skilled workers and employers

International professionals in particular would benefit from such an agency: Instead of having to contact various agencies simultaneously, there would be a single platform for all steps – from visa applications to residence permits. At the same time, employers would have greater security in filling vacancies. Biadacz emphasizes that a modern system is key to keeping Germany attractive in the international competition for talent.

Conclusion: Reducing bureaucracy is key

This example demonstrates how closely policy and practice must work together to make labor migration to Germany sustainable. Those who come to Germany today as skilled workers should not be thwarted by forms and waiting times, but should be supported by a modern, digital system. It is therefore worthwhile for international skilled workers to keep an eye on developments such as the proposed "Work and Stay Agency." The more Germany simplifies its procedures, the more attractive the country becomes as a place to work and live – and the greater the chances for migrants to successfully establish themselves here.