Blue Card or skilled-worker permit: start with the contract
Why salary, qualification fit and job duties matter more than choosing the most familiar permit name.
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Field notes for a German work-visa decision
Plain-English articles about German EU Blue Card criteria, qualification recognition and employer documents for employed applicants.
A first pass at German degree comparability
Use the institution, award and occupation together when checking whether your degree evidence is ready.
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Seven visa-preparation questions for your German employer
Clarify salary, duties, work location and employer forms without asking HR to choose your residence route.
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