Business Immigration Law in Germany

Immigration law, especially the legal requirements regarding the entry and residence of foreign workers, has become more and more significant in recent years. Particularly in Germany, the shortage of skilled workers has necessitated legislative reforms in this area. However, German immigration law is complex and multifaceted, especially when it applies to business. This book provides a practical and comprehensive English-language guide to navigate through the different requirements and procedures in the fields of business, education and employment by covering the principles of German immigration law; short-term stays under Schengen acquis; visa-exempted entries; conversions to long-term residence titles after entry; gainful activity during short-term stays; intra-corporate transfers; long-term residency for business, employment, and education; permanent residency; privileged nationals; cooperation obligations; compliance and sanctions; and legal remedies against denials. A must-have book for German and foreign attorneys advising clients on German immigration law, domestic and international authorities, and human resource departments. The Book Immigration law, especially the legal requirements regarding the entry and residence of foreign workers, has gained in significance in recent years. In Germany in particular, the shortage of skilled workers has provoked the legislator to respond with legislative reforms. German immigration law is, however, complex and diverse, not least in the business setting. This book provides a practical, English-language guide to navigate through the different requirements and procedures in the fields of business, education and employment. In particular, it covers short and longterm residence titles forEU and Non-EU citizensEmployees and freelancersIntra-corporate transfers The Advantage at a Glancecomprehensive guide in English to German entry and residence requirements for business, education and employmentpractice-orientatedincludes recent German legislative reforms concerning Skilled Workers The Target Group For German and foreign attorneys and domestic and international authorities advising clients on German immigration law, for human resource departments.