Austria Work Permit (Red-White-Red Card) Training

Course Description

The Red-White-Red (RWR) Card is Austria's points-based work and residence permit designed for skilled workers in shortage occupations, highly qualified professionals, and key self-employed persons. The system uses a transparent points table covering qualifications, age, work experience, and language skills, with different thresholds depending on the applicant category. This course covers all five RWR sub-categories, the AMS labour market clearance process, and the clear pathway to RWR Plus and permanent residence. Built for consultants helping skilled clients enter the German-speaking job market.

What You'll Learn?

• Modules
  Module 1: Austria Immigration Overview & RWR Card Categories
  Austrian immigration law framework, residence permit hierarchy, five RWR sub-categories for skilled workers, self-employed key workers and other key workers, and the EU Blue Card alternative.
  
  Module 2: Points System, Eligibility & Shortage Occupations
  Austrian points table scoring, minimum point thresholds per category, shortage occupation list, age and qualification scoring, and language bonus points.
  
  Module 3: Application Process, AMS Clearance & Employer Documentation
  AMS labour market check procedure, employer documentation requirements, job offer standards, application submission at Austrian embassy, and processing timelines.
  
  Module 4: Family RWR & Settlement Permits
  RWR Card for family members, dependent children inclusion, joint relocation planning, and the Red-White-Red Card Plus for existing Austria residents' family.
  
  Module 5: Transition to RWR Plus, EU Blue Card & PR
  RWR Card to RWR Plus conversion after 2 years, EU Blue Card parallel pathway, settlement permit (Niederlassungsbewilligung) eligibility, and permanent residence timeline.
  
  Module 6: Real Case Walkthroughs and Refusal Handling
  Approved and refused RWR case analysis, appeal to Administrative Court, documentation corrections, points calculation errors, and re-application strategies.