Germany opens doors to Filipinos
FILIPINO skilled workers have a chance to immigrate to Germany under its new Skilled Migration Act (SMA), the German Embassy in the Philippines said on Wednesday.
The SMA signifies a progressive step in the bilateral relationship, promoting collaboration, fair immigration, and mutual benefit for Germany and the Philippines, the embassy said.
Germany will introduce «novel channels» for skilled workers from countries outside the European Union, including the Philippines, to immigrate to Germany, through the SMA, the embassy said.
German Ambassador to the Philippines Dr. Andreas Pfaffernoschke said he sees «vast potential» for collaboration between Berlin and Manila.
«We will foster cooperation on the migration of skilled workers to Germany in technical professions,» Pfaffernoschke said in a statement.
Pfaffernoschke said Germany and the Philippines «have a huge potential in increasing their cooperation in the fight against climate change and the promotion of renewable energy.»
«We are united in our commitment to a rules-based international order, and the stable macroeconomic environment offers promising perspectives for trade and investment,» he added.
«Germany is welcoming skilled workers with open arms and full support,» the German Embassy's Economic Counselor Dr. David Klebs said.
«This law creates even better incentives for Filipino skilled workers to consider working in Germany,» Klebs said.
Georg Leube, from the embassy's visa department, said that the law has simplified immigration for skilled workers with vocational training and practical knowledge.
It also introduces new provisions for the EU Blue Card visa, facilitating work migration, especially for highly qualified workers in MINT (mathematics, information technology, natural sciences, and technology) professions and medical doctors.
Leube also said that nurses «are needed and welcomed in Germany's health care sector.»
The embassy said it is working closely with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda), Commission on Higher Education, and the Department of Migrant Workers, «to make sure that immigration is fair and sustainable with a high standard of protection and equality for
