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How we work
Every step, and who takes it on
Here you can see what happens when you hire from abroad, in what order, and who is responsible. Where an authority decides, we say so.
Request a First CallResponsibilities
No-obligation introductory call
5
main steps
16
modules as the case needs
4
parties with clear tasks
180 days
follow-up after the start
How it works
Five steps. Clear responsibilities
Each step says who takes it on.
- 1
Your needs
In the first call we talk about the roles, requirements and timing.
You + DastN Clarity - 2
Selection
We search and screen profiles. You hold the interviews and decide.
DastN + You Respect - 3
Documents and appointments
We coordinate recognition, approval and visa. The authorities decide.
DastN + Authority Transparency - 4
Arrival
We support the first steps in Germany.
DastN Responsibility - 5
First working day
Your new team member starts with you.
You Shared success
The order can change with the occupation and route, for example in the accelerated skilled-worker procedure.
Not temporary agency work: your skilled worker is employed by you.
DastN combines placement and relocation: your skilled worker is employed by you – we accompany the whole way into your company.
What you can rely on
Transparency, replacement and aftercare
Transparency
Status updates at every key stage – for you and your skilled worker.
Replacement
If someone drops out, we check a replacement search with you. The conditions are in your offer.
Aftercare
We stay in touch with you and your skilled worker after the start, too.
Our services
Sixteen modules, in this order
Depending on your case, we support these tasks.
- 01
Preselection
Suitable profiles for your role
- 02
Practical test
On request: skills tested in practice
- 03
Contract
Directly between you and your skilled worker
- 04
Pre-approval
Documents prepared for the Federal Employment Agency; it decides
- 05
Recognition
Documents, translation and certification coordinated
- 06
Language courses
German courses organised and supported
- 07
Preparation
For everyday work and your company
- 08
Visa
Documents and appointments. In the accelerated skilled worker procedure (Section 81a of the German Residence Act) the employer applies at the immigration office and pays the EUR 411 fee
- 09
Flight
Flight tickets via our partners
- 10
Health insurance
Choice of statutory health insurance supported
- 11
Arrival
Registration, bank account, help with the housing search
- 12
Family
Family reunification: documents and appointments
- 13
Adaptation
Adaptation qualification for recognition
- 14
Funding
Pointers on further training and funding programmes
- 15
Aftercare
Regular contact in the first months
- 16
Law firms
Specialised law firms, if a case needs them
Responsibilities
Who does what
You, DastN and the authorities each have their own tasks.
| Step | You | DastN | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Define roles and requirements | You define them | DastN helps with the profile | |
| Search and pre-screen candidates | DastN searches and screens | ||
| Interviews and choice | You hold the interviews and decide | DastN organises the appointments | |
| Employment contract | You sign it with the candidate | ||
| Recognition of the qualification | DastN coordinates documents and appointments | The competent body decides | |
| Approval by the Federal Employment Agency | You apply | DastN compiles the documents with you | The Federal Employment Agency decides |
| Visa | The skilled worker applies; in the accelerated procedure you first apply at the immigration office (EUR 411) | DastN coordinates documents and appointments | The German mission abroad decides |
| Arrival and start | You onboard the new team member | DastN supports the first steps | The immigration office issues the residence title |
Define roles and requirements
- You
- You define them
- DastN
- DastN helps with the profile
Search and pre-screen candidates
- DastN
- DastN searches and screens
Interviews and choice
- You
- You hold the interviews and decide
- DastN
- DastN organises the appointments
Employment contract
- You
- You sign it with the candidate
Recognition of the qualification
- DastN
- DastN coordinates documents and appointments
- Authority
- The competent body decides
Approval by the Federal Employment Agency
- You
- You apply
- DastN
- DastN compiles the documents with you
- Authority
- The Federal Employment Agency decides
Visa
- You
- The skilled worker applies; in the accelerated procedure you first apply at the immigration office (EUR 411)
- DastN
- DastN coordinates documents and appointments
- Authority
- The German mission abroad decides
Arrival and start
- You
- You onboard the new team member
- DastN
- DastN supports the first steps
- Authority
- The immigration office issues the residence title
To be clear
What we do not promise.
The authorities alone decide on visas and recognition. We cannot promise an outcome.
We do not promise fixed timelines. The duration depends on the occupation, recognition, language level and the authorities' appointments.
We do not give legal advice. If a case needs legal advice, we name law firms you can contact.
Your first call
In the first call we clarify what you need.
No obligation. We talk about your roles, your timing, and what you do yourself versus what we organise.
- +49 30 466901111
Mon–Fri, 08:00–18:00 (Berlin time, CET/CEST) - info@dastn.com
Common questions
Common questions about the process
DastN does not decide on visas, approval or recognition. We organise documents and appointments; the authorities make the decisions.
The law sets deadlines for the authorities in this procedure; how long it takes overall depends on the case. Details are in our knowledge articles.
In the first call we tell you who handles your request.
First call
Let's talk about your hiring plans.
No-obligation introductory call. We look at what you need and which steps fit your situation.
We prepare every step carefully; the decisions are issued by the competent authorities.