The new structure was criticized by some states because of discrimination of local employees and also for interfering into national labor markets. On the other hand this is a kind of tool fighting with employing illegal residents.
Differences between EU Blue Card and American Greem Card:
Permanent residency:
EU Blue Card
Does not give permanent residency
Does not give permanent residency
US Green Card
Gives holder permanent residency
Gives holder permanent residency
Validity period:
EU Blue Card
Valid up to two years, renewable
US Green Card
Valid for 10 years, renewable
Valid for 10 years, renewable
Permissions included:
EU Blue Card
Allows holders and families to live, work and travel in EU
Allows holders and families to live, work and travel in EU
US Green Card
Allows holder to live, work and travel in the US
Allows holder to live, work and travel in the US
Application requirements:
EU Blue Card
Applicant must have one-year EU job contract with salary of three times minimum wage
Applicant must have one-year EU job contract with salary of three times minimum wage
US Green Card
Five channels to seek a card: employment, family links, a lottery, investment, or resident since before 1972
Five channels to seek a card: employment, family links, a lottery, investment, or resident since before 1972
Permanent residency / citizenship:
EU Blue Card
Permanent residency automatic after five years
Permanent residency automatic after five years
US Green Card
Holders can become US citizens after five years
Holders can become US citizens after five years
More info here and http://www.europeanunionbluecard.com/
