Baku: The criteria for assessing whether a person is considered a highly qualified migrant in Azerbaijan have undergone significant changes. The Cabinet of Ministers has made a decision to revise the evaluation system, focusing more on professional experience, APA reports.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the previous system allocated a maximum of 35 points to professional experience in the field of specialization, but with the new amendments, this has been increased to 55 points. This adjustment highlights the increased importance placed on an individual’s experience in their specific field. The criteria related to the alignment with the country’s socio-economic development priorities remain unchanged, with a maximum of 20 points.
Other criteria such as financial resources and the positive impact on the domestic labor market continue to hold their previous weight of 15 points and 10 points, respectively. Notably, education and foreign language proficiency have been removed from the criteria list. The total score required for a foreigner to be recognized as a highly qualified migrant remains at a minimum of 70 points.
The changes reflect Azerbaijan’s strategic focus on attracting migrants who can contribute significantly to the country’s development goals, particularly those with substantial experience in their areas of expertise.