December 6, 2025Comparative Migration StudiesOpen Access

Qualification as a key criterion? An analysis of Germany’s labour migration policy

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TGThomas GroßOsnabrück University

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Analysis reveals pathways in labour migration policy for third-country nationals, suggesting that qualifications alone do not define migration outcomes.

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Labour migration shows pathways that allow entry without formal qualifications, highlighting policy selectivity.
A significant share of migration occurs through mechanisms waiving qualification requirements, indicating complexity.
German migration policy prioritizes labour-market relevant skills as a central criterion for permits.
Focus on skilled labour immigration overlooks the diverse realities of migrants seeking employment in Germany.

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Thomas Groß (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69337cefb3f947a0a125a314 https://doi.org/10.1186/s40878-025-00510-7

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Analysis reveals pathways in labour migration policy for third-country nationals, suggesting that qualifications alone do not define migration outcomes.

Qualification as a key criterion? An analysis of Germany’s labour migration policy

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Qualification as a key criterion? An analysis of Germany’s labour migration policy

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