Binding Job Offer

What This Criterion Requires

You need a valid employment contract or binding job offer for highly qualified employment lasting at least six months, with the employer named in the application, meeting national labour standards that transpose the directive.

What Authorities Look For

Identifiable employer with legal capacity to hire
Defined role, location, start date, duration, and remuneration
Terms that look genuine and enforceable, not speculative intent
Consistency between the sponsor on forms, the signatory, and the payroll entity

Evidence Strength

Strong Evidence

Signed employment contract covering ≥6 months with salary, duties, and employer registration details
Binding offer letter on letterhead with authorized signatory and acceptance
Clear job description matching highly qualified duties

Binding Job Offer

What This Criterion Requires

What Authorities Look For

Evidence Strength

Common Refusal Triggers

Tips for Strengthening Your Evidence

Relevant Document Types