The EU Blue Card in Germany – rising numbers and diverse opportunities
employment contract plus three months. After it has expired, the EU Blue Card can under certain conditions be extended or can be converted into a permanent settlement permit, allowing the bearer to reside [...] the Highly Qualified Employment Directive of the European Union 1 . Applications for an EU Blue Card can only be granted if the applicant has a confirmed job offer for a post that carries a certain minimum [...] graduates from German universities originating from third countries and wanting to work in Germany can apply for the EU Blue Card in order to change their status. In 2017, around two thirds of EU Blue Cards...