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1. An Interview on Green Card Program Question: As a non-immigration country, it is quite unusual for Germany to offer foreign experts this opportunity for an overseas working experience. And the rules concerning Green Card program have come into effect, but for what reasons? Answer: With the “Green Card”initiative the German government has created a suitable instrument for eliminating an acute shortage of skilled workers in the IT sector. And the industry needs to take advantage of this opportunity. The new Green Card rule coming into effect on August 1st 2000 can ease the shortage of specialist staff in the booming information technology sector. As a result, IT specialists from non EU countries will also be able to work in Germany. Question: Who will be allowed to come to Germany under the “Green Card” program aimed at alleviating the current shortage of IT specialists? Will the issuance of entry visas be limited to persons from specific countries? Answer: Computer specialists with university and polytechnic qualifications, e.g. Bachelors or Masters Degrees, will be allowed to work in Germany for a limited period of time. Additionally, specialists without a degree can also work here, provided the employer is willing to pay an (annual) salary of at least 100,000 DM. This arrangement will apply to all job applicants from non-EU countries. There will be no limitation to persons from any specific countries. Question: How many IT specialists will be allowed to come to Germany? Answer: A total of 20,000 under an agreement reached between the German federal government and the industrial associations in the information and communications technology sector. After 10,000 work permits have been issued a monitoring procedure is to be carried out to determine if there is further need for computer specialists. Question: Is the period of employment in Germany to be subject to a time limit? Answer: Yes. Over the medium term the need for