We are the newly established State Agency for the Immigration of Skilled Workers - LZF for short.

We are a modern, innovative, and digitalized state agency. We are not a traditional authority - we see ourselves as a service provider. We aim to make the immigration of talented skilled workers faster, more efficient, and beneficial for you and our society. 

Support in the fast-track skilled workers procedure

We offer expert advice and are happy to support you throughout the entire fast-track procedure for skilled workers. We are your central point of contact for the fast-track procedure for skilled workers, from the submission of the application to the granting of the preliminary approval, allowing you to apply for a visa as a skilled worker at the competent German missions abroad.

Your central contact in the authority network

As a central player, we involve all other authorities involved in the process, such as the Federal Employment Agency (BA), professional recognition bodies, or German missions abroad. For our dedicated team, a welcoming culture is at the heart of everything we do.

Quick Check

Don't know where to start?
Our quick check tool will help you! Whether you are a local employer or an international skilled worker, the quick check will tell you in just four steps how to continue your journey.
 

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