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The Bundestag passed the law on June 23, 2023. An ordinance accompanying the Act is expected to be considered by the Bundesrat on July 7, 2023. Some of the Act's provisions will come into force as early as November 2023, while others will come into force six or nine months after promulgation. This is to ensure that the authorities concerned have sufficient time for implementation.

• The traffic light coalition has agreed to facilitate the immigration of skilled workers.
• The Skilled Workers Immigration Act is expected to be passed by the Bundestag this week.
• Asylum seekers will be granted the right to stay for the purpose of work if they have a job offer that ensures their livelihood.
• This regulation applies to asylum seekers in the process and retroactively from March 29, 2023.
• An "opportunity card" will be introduced, which will make job searching in Germany easier for foreigners from non-EU countries.
• Skilled workers with professional qualifications and experience can come to Germany without having their qualifications recognized beforehand.
• The minimum income threshold for labor migration via the "Blue Card" is expected to be reduced to around 3,500 euros gross per month.
• A training and further education law is being planned, which includes a guarantee of training for all young people in Germany.
• Domestic potentials will be supported and promoted to attract skilled workers.