Recognition of existing qualifications
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General information
In addition to the basic clarification of residence and work permits, many refugees are also concerned with the question of whether already completed qualifications or existing professional qualifications can be recognized. For this purpose, there is the so-called recognition procedure in Germany. The recognition of qualifications is particularly important if the refugee wishes to pursue a regulated profession in Germany.
The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees emphasizes that although no formal recognition of qualifications is necessary for non-regulated occupations, it can nevertheless be very useful. This enables the potential employer to better assess qualifications and, under certain circumstances, it improves the chances of success on the labor market.2