Is the skilled worker degree possible for foreigners? For foreigners, the skilled worker qualification offers a good opportunity to apply for a permanent residence permit in Germany. After a few years of work in Germany, the acquisition of German citizenship is also possible in principle.
What benefits do foreigners have in Germany? In general, foreigners in Germany are entitled to all benefits that legally insured persons in the Federal Republic receive, for example: Costs are only covered by "panel doctors," i.e., physicians who are affiliated with a statutory health insurance fund. Apart from a few co-payments, treatment is free of charge.
Is employee leasing possible?
Temporary employment is only possible to a limited extent when employing staff from third countries. The background to this is Section 40 (1) No. 2 of the Residence Act. According to this section, the Federal Employment Agency is obliged to refuse to grant a residence permit if the employee is to work as a temporary employee.
The new regulations clarify that foreigners from other EU countries who do not have a right of residence under the EU's Freedom of Movement Act are generally excluded from basic benefits (unemployment benefit II) and social assistance. The same applies to all those who have lost their right of residence.
What is subject to the entry and residence of Union citizens? Entry and residence of EU citizens The entry and residence of an EU citizen in the territory of another Member State is not subject to any conditions or requirements for a period of up to three months. The Union citizen need only be in possession of a valid identity document.
The entry and residence of a Union citizen in the territory of another Member State is not subject to any conditions or requirements for a period of up to three months. The Union citizen need only be in possession of a valid identity document.
While persons from the EU , the European Economic Area (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) and Switzerland enjoy freedom of movement for employees in this country, the residence of foreigners from other (third) countries is governed by the Residence Act (AufenthG).
Exceptions to this are regulated in accordance with § 1 AÜG. The commercial supply of temporary workers to construction companies is prohibited under Section 1b AÜG. Information on which company is to be regarded as such a construction company can be found in the Construction Companies Ordinance.
Is employee leasing prohibited in the construction industry? Temporary employment in the construction industry. The commercial supply of temporary workers to construction companies is prohibited under Section 1b of the German Personnel Leasing Act (AÜG). Information on which company is to be regarded as such a construction company can be found in the Construction Companies Ordinance (Baubetriebe-verordnung).
Which social benefits foreigners can claim usually depends on the respective residence title, which is based on residence purposes. A prerequisite for a residence title to be issued or extended is that the applicant is able to secure his or her own livelihood (without social benefits).
As a rule, EU foreigners are entitled to benefits under the basic security scheme for jobseekers and social assistance if they meet the general requirements, e.g. need for assistance or earning capacity. EU foreigners are not entitled (Section 7 (1) SGB II, Section 23 (3) SGB XII),
The amount and structure of social benefits for asylum seekers, tolerated persons and some other groups is regulated in the AsylbLG. As a rule, benefits are granted by the social welfare office of the responsible district or city. Recognized refugees, on the other hand, fall under SGB II,
As a rule, EU foreigners are entitled to benefits under the Basic Security for Job Seekers (SGBII) and Social Assistance (SGB XII) if they meet the general requirements, e.g. need for assistance or earning capacity.
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