Berlin-based media platform IamExpat will host a free one-hour webinar entitled “Your Complete Guide to Employment Migration in Germany 2026” on Wednesday, 11 February at 17:00 CET. The session, led by business-immigration lawyer Julian Tillmann from Schlun & Elseven Rechtsanwälte, aims to demystify the raft of immigration reforms that entered into force this year, including new EU Blue Card salary thresholds, the Chancenkarte (Opportunity Card) points system and expanded family-reunification rights.
Germany’s updated Skilled Immigration Act, rolled out in stages since late 2023, lowered qualification hurdles for IT specialists, broadened the definition of recognised vocational training and introduced a job-seeker residence permit valid for up to one year. For HR teams competing in a tight labour market, understanding the new tools is essential: the Federal Employment Agency estimates the economy needs a net inflow of 400,000 foreign workers annually to offset retirements.
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Whether you’re putting together your own visa application or steering an entire relocation program, VisaHQ can streamline the process. Their Germany portal (https://www.visahq.com/germany/) breaks down every permit type, offers dynamic checklists and even books appointments on your behalf—valuable shortcuts as the 2026 regulations bed in.
The webinar will also cover practical pitfalls—such as proof of adequate housing, health-insurance requirements and the nuances of digital versus in-person filing at German missions abroad. Participants can submit questions in real time and will receive a replay link. Registration is open to both employers and individual professionals.
For global-mobility managers, the event provides timely insights into compliance under the new rules and strategies for faster on-boarding of non-EU talent. Companies with Q2 hiring targets are urged to review salary budgets now, as offers issued in late 2025 may sit below the 2026 Blue Card minimum (€50,700) or the shortage-occupation threshold (€45,934.20).
Germany’s updated Skilled Immigration Act, rolled out in stages since late 2023, lowered qualification hurdles for IT specialists, broadened the definition of recognised vocational training and introduced a job-seeker residence permit valid for up to one year. For HR teams competing in a tight labour market, understanding the new tools is essential: the Federal Employment Agency estimates the economy needs a net inflow of 400,000 foreign workers annually to offset retirements.
Whether you’re putting together your own visa application or steering an entire relocation program, VisaHQ can streamline the process. Their Germany portal (https://www.visahq.com/germany/) breaks down every permit type, offers dynamic checklists and even books appointments on your behalf—valuable shortcuts as the 2026 regulations bed in.
The webinar will also cover practical pitfalls—such as proof of adequate housing, health-insurance requirements and the nuances of digital versus in-person filing at German missions abroad. Participants can submit questions in real time and will receive a replay link. Registration is open to both employers and individual professionals.
For global-mobility managers, the event provides timely insights into compliance under the new rules and strategies for faster on-boarding of non-EU talent. Companies with Q2 hiring targets are urged to review salary budgets now, as offers issued in late 2025 may sit below the 2026 Blue Card minimum (€50,700) or the shortage-occupation threshold (€45,934.20).
