© Michael Taeger, IQ Netzwerk Sachsen-Anhalt
How can cooperation in skilled labour immigration procedures be improved? Where can procedures be accelerated and the burden eased?
The expert exchange "Focus on cooperation: Shaping ServicePLUS for foreign skilled workers and companies in Saxony-Anhalt" explored these questions on 27 March 2025. Representatives from the foreigners authorities, the WelcomeCenter Saxony-Anhalt (WCST), the IQ Network Saxony-Anhalt (IQ), the IHK Nord and other stakeholders from administration and consulting came together to reflect on existing collaborations and develop new joint approaches.
A central theme of the event was the need for a harmonised service culture between the advisory services and the authorities responsible for providing them. The participants agreed that close cooperation and transparent structures can speed up the decision-making process for skilled labour immigration and sustainably improve the integration of foreign skilled workers in Saxony-Anhalt.
Embedded in presentations and impulse discussions, several workshop formats took place in which the representatives of the various participating institutions were able to get to know each other and exchange ideas.
Particularly positive emphasis was placed on practical examples that illustrated how regional cooperation is already optimising welcome processes. In this context, further cooperation efforts were agreed in order to adapt proven models in other regions. The focus here is on
- Trust-based networking and relationship work to strengthen synergies between authorities, companies and advice centres.
- The creation of a central information page in the WCST portal, from which all information and contact points relevant to skilled labour immigration can be found in just a few clicks.
The day impressively demonstrated that Saxony-Anhalt already has a strong structure of services for successfully integrating foreign skilled workers into the labour market and advising companies. The agreements reached lay the foundation for even closer and more efficient co-operation - for a strong and future-oriented immigration state of Saxony-Anhalt.
We would like to thank everyone involved for their valuable contributions and look forward to the next steps in the joint organisation of ServicePLUS!