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EU Blue Card or European Union Blue Card is a path to Immigration to Europe and for those wanting to work in Europe. The EU Commission is pushing forward with a directive to implement a skilled immigration "blue card" which would allow migrants from non-EU countries to live and work in the European Union on a temporary basis. The "Blue EU Labour Card", has been inspired by the US "green card" and takes its name from the EU flag.

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Overview About EU Blue Card Eligibility Validity Benefits Countries Participating in the EU Blue Card Scheme Countries Currently Accepting Applications Estonia EU Blue Card Czech EU Blue card Slovakia EU Blue Card Netherlands EU Blue Card Austria EU Blue card Bulgaria’s EU Blue Card Hungary EU Blue Card Working in Germany Y-Axis Process Y-Axis Services for EU Blue Card Price List, Fee Schedule & Refund Policy Disclaimer Latest News US officers being put under pressure to fast track visas, it is claimed International tourism to reach one billion in 2012 Testimonials Thank you for my Canada Visa Client Testimonial:Thanks for getting me to across the ocean. Jobs SUBWAY Adds 24,000 Jobs in 2011, Expects to Add 25,000 in 2012 Nurses look for job opportunities in Fiji

Overview (Top) The EU Blue card system will act as a single work permit and residence permit for migrants who are qualified, effectively creating a much easier way for skilled migrants that are hoping to work within the European Union. The EU Blue Card will allow highly skilled migrants (and their families) to live and work in the European Union for an initial period of two years. The visa can be extended if the migrant satisfies certain criteria. After this, the migrant can move to any other country if you can find work there. With a shrinking labor force and ageing population, the European Union as a whole has recognized the need for skilled immigration. The over-65 population of the EU is anticipated to rise from 15.4 percent figure in 1995 to 22.4 percent by 2025, according to the EU's statistical office The aim of the Blue Card is to give EU companies the ability to easily recruit highly skilled workers with specialized skills which are difficult to find in the European Union. The European Commission says the EU needs 20 million skilled immigrants over the next 20 years, especially in the computer technology and engineering sectors. Currently many companies have difficulty finding suitable workers to fill specialist positions within the Healthcare, Engineering, Science & Information Technology Sectors and tourism. It is predicted the EU economy will need between 384,000 and 700,000 IT workers by 2015, and by 2020, between one and two million health-care workers. The blue card will help EU employers who need to bring in foreign skilled labour to fill these types of specialist level jobs. By creating a unified system, the hope is that the EU can become more attractive to highly skilled workers at a time when many are looking to eastern markets for new opportunities. The Chief Advisor to the EU Home Affairs Commissioner, Maria Senius, said that "If we are going to realize our goals in the Europe 2020 strategy, the EU needs to remain open and competitive in the labour market, and we need to create more legal ways for migrants to come to Europe. About EU Blue Card (Top) The Blue Card is the EU’s bid to attract highly skilled workers, competing against the US, Canada, Australia & New Zealand. A job offer in an EU Country is mandatory to apply for an EU Blue card visa. For the first two years, the migrant must live and work in the country from where the blue card is initially issued. After this, the migrant can move to any other country if you can find work there. The Blue card proposal is motivated, towards the EU’s future lack of labor and skills & is to help the EU compete for skilled workers on a global platform. Eligibility (Top) You will need to fill certain criteria to successfully apply for an EU Blue Card: A recognized university qualification, and: Evidence of at least three to five years professional experience, and; Offer of an EU job contract with a salary of 1.5 times the existing average wage of the country Evaluation: Who can sign up? (Top) General Occupations Bachelors Degree 5 years+ work experience Degree should have been done in English Medium Applicant should hold a minimum of a mid management level position (TL onwards). High Income Applicants Will automatically qualify - Income over 5 Lakh per year Fresher’s Must hold a professional qualification Preferred Areas: IT Degree, Healthcare, Finance, Scientists, Engineers & Teachers French or German Proficiency is an advantage Validity (Top) The EU Blue Card scheme would offer a two-year, renewable work & residence permit throughout the European Union. Benefits (Top) The smoothest way to gain a Permanent Residence from the country you live in, after completing a 5 years residence within the EU. Blue Card holder would be able to apply at once for his or her immediate family to join them in the EU country. Blue card holder would be able to travel throughout the European Union Be eligible for family reunification, receive tax benefits, social assistance, and payment of pensions. One of the main intent of the Blue card is to grant the same labor-related rights that EU citizens enjoy. Education is free in Government Institutes. Countries Participating in the EU Blue Card Scheme (Top) Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain & Sweden Countries Currently Accepting Applications (Top) Austria Czech Republic Estonia Germany Bulgaria Hungary Netherlands Slovakia Estonia EU Blue Card (Top) Estonia, is a mainly flat country on the eastern shores of the Baltic Sea, with many lakes and islands. About one quarter of the population is of Russian-speaking origin. The capital, Tallinn, is one of the best-preserved mediaeval cities in Europe, and tourism accounts for 15% of Estonian GDP. The economy is driven by engineering, food products, metals, chemicals and wood products. Health, character, accommodation and Travel medical insurance. Processing times are 3 months and application fee is 100 Euros. EU Blue card issued will be valid for 2 years. Czech EU Blue card (Top) The Czech capital, Prague, is more than 1 000 years old and has a wealth of historic architecture of different styles and one of the 10 most industrialised states of the world. Manufacturing is still a major economic activity, especially the production of automobiles, machine tools, and engineering products. Iron and steel industries are important in the east of the country. Health, character, accommodation and Travel medical insurance. An EU Blue Card is issued with a period of validity that is 3 months longer than the period of time for which the contract of employment was entered into but the maximum period of validity is 2 years. A Blue Card can be renewed. Processing fee : CZK 2500 An application for an EU Blue Card is to be filed by a foreign national at an embassy as well as, in selected cases, at a MOI office in the territory of the Czech Republic. The Ministry of the Interior makes a decision on an application for an EU Blue Card within a period of 90 days. Slovakia EU Blue Card (Top) Slovakia is a high-income advanced economy with one of the fastest growth rates in the European Union Meet Health, character, travel medical insurance and accommodation. Processing time is 90 days. The Blue Card is issued for a period of two years. Blue Card application fee is slated to be €165.50 Netherlands EU Blue Card (Top) The Netherlands has a very strong economy and has been playing a special role in the European economy for many centuries. Shipping, fishing, trade, and banking have been leading sectors. It is one of the world's 10 leading exporting countries. Foodstuffs form the largest industrial sector. Other major industries include chemicals, metallurgy, machinery, electrical, goods and tourism. The Netherlands has the 16th largest economy in the world, and ranks 7th in GDP per capita Health, Character, travel medical insurance and accommodation. Processing time is 90 days and validity is 3 months longer than the period of time for which the contract of employment was entered into but the maximum period of validity is 2 years. A Blue Card can be renewed. Application charges for a Blue card Holder: € 750;Partner/ Spouse €250;Child €250 per person Austria EU Blue card (Top) Austria is now a federal republic, consisting of nine states. Vienna hosts a number of international organizations, including the Secretariat of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the International Atomic Energy Agency and the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries. Austria has a mixed industrial and agricultural economy, while tourism is also an important source of income. Health, character, travel medical insurance and accommodation. Processing time is 90 days. The EU Blue Card is issued for a period of two years Processing fee of residence permit is € 80 for adults, € 50 for minors at the time of application, € 20 towards issuance of residence visa. Bulgaria’s EU Blue Card (Top) Bulgaria has an industrialized, open free-market economy, with a large, moderately advanced private sector and a number of strategic state-owned enterprises. The World Bank classifies it as an "upper-middle-income economy". Due to its large-scale computing technology exports, in the 1980s Bulgaria became known as the 'Silicon Valley' of the Eastern Bloc. Health, character, travel & medical insurance, accommodation & funds for your survival. Processing time is 30 days. The EU Blue Card is issued for a period of two years, and this can be obtained after arriving in Bulgaria by approaching Ministry of Interior. Processing fee of residence permit is 6700INR, and the processing time is 40 days. Hungary EU Blue Card (Top) Hungary is a landlocked state with many neighbors – Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia and Austria. It is mostly flat, with low mountains in the north. Hungary has some limited natural resources (bauxite, coal, and natural gas), as well as fertile soils and arable land. The country‘s main manufactured exports include electric and electronic equipment, machinery, foodstuffs and chemicals. Health, character, travel & medical insurance and accommodation and funds to survive(Bank statements or employment contract). Processing time is 60 days. The EU Blue Card is issued for a period of two years Processing fee for the Blue card applications is INR.4081 Working in Germany (Top) Foreign nationals wishing to engage in employment in the German Federal Republic require a permit from the competent authorities(Federal employment agency). Different procedures apply to nationals from so-called third countries (approval procedures) for admission to the German labour market. Germany has not yet implemented the Blue card, however the state is going through high skills shortages and is now ready to exempt the occupations into mechanical and electrical engineers, automobile constructors and medical professionals. There is no requirement for the employers to file for a certificate from Federal Labor force stating that there is no other unemployed person in Germany or in any of the European union countries towards this Job. Employers can recruit the employees from non-EU countries without completing this requirement, and can sponsor for a visa to work and this is limited to only the above listed specialists. With a Valid employment contract from an German Employer, one can apply for an employment visa to obtain the residence permit with work rights in the German representation in his/her country of residence. The application can be made with all documents like valid passport, photos, work contract, education documents ,application fee is €60 Y-Axis Process (Top) Choose which EU country you would like to work in Sign up for Y-Axis to market your profile to employers / placement agencies in that country Once you get a response, you will be required negotiate your terms of employment You will be required to get your job offer letter from the employer One you have your offer letter, Y-Axis will file for your Blue Card Visa Visa is granted, you can work in that EU country Complete Assistance right from application to settling in European Union Y-Axis Services for EU Blue Card (Top) Apply for Jobs in the EU – on your behalf Evaluation – Y-Axis will accept only profiles which have a higher chance of success. Only those who meet our Evaluation Criteria will be accepted. A Dedicated HR executive will market your resume for 4 weeks. They will apply for jobs, on your behalf, to placement agencies & employers in the EU Country of your choice You will be able to monitor the activity by logging into your email account that will be set up specifically for this purpose This service is for those who want to ensure that they have applied for every suitable job, for their profile. Assistance with Processing your Blue Card Visa Y-Axis is not a placement agency & will not negotiate terms with your employer. Y-Axis does not charge you a fee & neither do we charge the employer As we provide only resume marketing services, you will be required to personally negotiate with any employer who is interested in hiring you One you have a job offer, Y-Axis steps in again to begin your EU Blue Card application Y-Axis will coordinate with your employer for all paperwork & visa documentation Y-Axis will then assist you in filing your application for the EU Blue Card Visa After you land in the EU Y-Axis provides complete post landing assistance which includes air tickets, accommodation, airport pick up, orientation tours and assistance with a local Indian guide in the country of your choice. These services are at an extra nominal fee and can be availed of before or after you receive your visa Price List, Fee Schedule & Refund Policy (Top) Evaluation is Free ! (Top) Y-Axis Service fee is Competitive & among the best you will find in the industry. At any given time, our state of the art Processing Center is processing over 5000 active cases from across the world. Our processes are standard & Process Consultants are the best in the world. Our Prices are standard across all our offices. We guarantee that other than company offers & promotions, you will not be quoted a higher price & eventually pay a lower price. Prices are determined by the company & set for all clients, all offices & all cases. You know you are paying the right price – the same as all our 10000+ clients around the world. Please click here to review our price list, fee schedule & refund policy Disclaimer (Top) Y-Axis is not a placement agency or a recruitment agent. We only do your visa documentation, and advice and assist you with marketing your resume to potential placement agencies & employers in Norway with the use of internet technology. We do not guarantee or arrange for jobs. 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