The Skilled Immigration Act
(Fachkräfteeinwanderungsgesetz),
which applies from 1 March 2020, is intended to facilitate
immigration and employment for foreign skilled workers.
Early Departure Notification
Effective 1 March 2020, employers are obliged to notify the
local immigration office of any early termination of an assignment
or employment of a foreign worker holding a residence permit for
employment, within four weeks after receiving knowledge of an early
termination. The violation of this obligation is punishable as an
administrative offence by a fine of up to EUR 30,000.
Correspondingly, foreign nationals holding a residence permit
for employment must now notify the foreigners office within two
weeks of knowledge of early termination of their studies,
vocational training or employment in Germany. Failure to comply
with this obligation can lead to a monetary fine for the foreign
national of up to EUR 1000.
