German PR (Permanent residence) & EU Blue card for Indians

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EU Blue card is a residence permit, which is issued by an EU member state to professionals from non-EU/EEA countries. It was introduced in 2013 and the number of cards issued as work permits in Germany has been on a steady increase. 

For getting a Blue card, the person needs to have a university degree and evidence of a binding job offer with an annual salary of at least 49,600 Euros. In the field of mathematics, IT, natural sciences, medicine or engineering, the salary must be at least 38,888 Euros. 

The card is initially valid for 4 years, which can be extended. After working for 33 months in Germany, the Blue card holder can apply for permanent settlement permit(PR). The 33 months can be reduced to just 21 months, if the holder can produce a B1 German language certificate. 

A report states that, by the end of 2007 there were around 42,000 Indians in Germany and a decade later, by the end of 2016 there were are 97,000 Indians living in Germany. The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees(BAMF) disclosed that, 11,290 cards were handed over in the year 2013, 17,363 cards were handed over in the year 2016 and 11,023 in just first half of 2017. 

Source: thelocal