'Works like a German car...no zigzag': Envoy's video inviting Indians amid H-1B uncertainty in US triggers debate

Amid the H-1B row in the US which will make it harder for Indians to get a job in the US as companies will have to pay a hiked fee of $100,000 to hire foreign talent, Germany has now extended a red carpet for Indians after the UK and China. The video of Germany's ambassador to India Dr Philipp Ackermann has gone viral as he not only invite Indians but also took a dig at the US for its overnight change.

"Indians are among the top earners in Germany. The average Indian working in Germany earns more than the average German working in Germany. And that's pretty good news. Because a high salary means Indians are contributing big time to our society and our welfare. We believe in hard work and giving the best jobs to the best people," he said.




"Our migration policy works a bit like a German car. It's reliable, it is modern, it is predictable. It will go in a straight line with no zigzags. And you don't have to fear a full brake at the top speed," Ackermann said, adding that Germany does not change its rules fundamentally overnight.

'Real scenario...no job'

The video sparked off a major debate on social media platforms as many commented that the real scenario is that there is no job even with C1 proficiency in the language. "Real scenario -- No job until and unless you r experienced and in IT or AI, Fresher jobs need language, language also plays a very significant job in Non IT jobs, currently the market is in mess and the most important of all you said we Indians earn more than Germans in average but do Germans themselves know that we pay that much amount of tax? Because they literally make us feel like we live on their money and tax!" one commented on Instagram.

"As an Indian living in Germany since a decade. Time has changed and job market is really bad. If you come with savings and don't find a job, you'll go back spending on high expenses. Just a ground reality check," another wrote.