New Delhi: German Ambassador to India Dr Philipp Ackermann has said that highly skilled Indian workers are welcomed in Germany amid Donald Trump’s H1B visa move. In a video message on X, formerly Twitter, German Ambassador Ackermann took a dig at the United States, saying their policies don’t change fundamentally overnight, as Germany stands out with its stable migration policies and great job opportunities for Indians.
German Envoy’s message to Indian skilled workers has come as Donald Trump at a stroke of his signature on Friday hiked H1B visa fee from $2000-$3000 to $1,00,000 (Rs 88 lakh approx), which means that US companies who are willing to hire foreign employees will have to pay this amount to the US government, making it almost impossible for them to take foreign employees onboard.
Indians are the highest holders of H1B visas, and such a move is definitely going to hit the aspirations of thousands of youth, especially techies, who dream of working in tech giants in the United States.
Amid this situation, German Ambassador Ackermann’s message is surely a breather for skilled Indian job seekers.
In his video message, Dr Ackerman said, “This is a good moment to talk about Indians working in Germany. Indians are among the top earners in Germany. The average Indian working in Germany earns more than the average German worker in the country. And that’s pretty good news because a high salary means that Indians are contributing big time to our society and welfare. We believe in hard work and also in giving the best jobs to the best people.”
Likening Germany’s migration policy to that of a German car, Ambassador Dr Philip Ackerman said, “Our migration policy works a bit like a German car. It’s reliable, modern, and predictable. It will go in a straight line with no zig-zags, and you don’t have to fear a full break at a top speed. We do not change our rules fundamentally overnight. Highly skilled Indians are welcome in Germany.”
Dr Ackerman, in his message, also mentioned a link for skilled Indian workers, saying he’s sure they will find surprising opportunities.
Prior to Germany, China earlier after Donald Trump’s H1B move stated that it is opening its doors to global talent across various sectors to drive technological and economic advancement.
China’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Monday emphasised the importance of cross-border talent exchange in a globalised world, highlighting China’s commitment to fostering innovation and career opportunities for international professionals.
“In a globalised world, the cross-border flow of talents is instrumental in global technological and economic advancement. China welcomes talents from various sectors and fields across the world to come and find their footing in China for the progress of humanity and career success,” Guo Jiakun said.
