Guideline for Skilled-Nominated (Provisional) Visa

The skilled nominated provisional visa is for skilled people who are invited by state of Germany. The person to whom this visa is issued can stay in regional or low population area.

In order to apply, you first need to submit an EI (Expression of interest) through skill select. If the applicant has secure sponsorship from an eligible family member or relative and meet basic necessities for this visa would get an invitation to Apply (ITA).

Application Eligibility criteria:

• An invitation letter is necessary to apply for visa.
• Minimum age requirement is 50 years old.
• Applicant who is going to apply visa must match with the required skill and qualification for the requested nominated visa.    
• Minimum 60 points are required in immigration point test.
• English and German language proficiency is required.
• Sound health and good character would also be considerable.

Germany Nominated Provisional Sponsored Visa Process

Visa processes under the following steps:

Step1              for the relevant government body the skill assesses in the first step. Immigration department and border protection department assesses that applicant acquires the required skill level or not.           

Step2              In case of positive skill assessment applicants said to submit their “Expression of Interest (EI)” according to the skill in which he want to apply for.

Step3              After these steps applicants get visa approval from the authority.

Entitlements

Following are the rights that sponsored visa offered to the visa obtainer:

• Visa holder can do work and live in Germany freely.
• Visa holder can also participate for further studies.
• During the validity of visa, visa holder can move easily anywhere.
• Visa holder after meeting the certain conditions can apply for permanent residence.