The Chancenkarte, which began accepting applications on June 1st, is a new point-based system that assigns scores to candidates based on a number of factors, such as their educational background, language proficiency, and prior work experience.
The Federal Minister of the Interior and Communities of Germany, Nancy Faeser, told the news that “[The Opportunity Card] will make it easier and quicker for people with experience and potential to find a suitable job and get started.”
Individuals who are awarded the Opportunity Card are not dependent on an employer’s sponsorship and can reside in Germany for up to a year while seeking employment. People can lawfully work part-time while looking for a more permanent job with the card as well. The country’s approach to tackling its increasing labor deficit has undergone a significant change, with the aim of augmenting the workforce in domains such as healthcare, education, engineering, and manufacturing. The new card is much more than just a digital nomad visa; it allows non-EU citizens to expedite the German immigration procedure and look for work locally. This move has been controversial among conservatives, who contend that it could allow for it.
