This case shows how a unified platform simplifies immigration from APAC, LATAM toGermany. End-to-end visibility, predictable timelines, and cost clarity enable HRteams to scale international hiring with confidence.

Client Introduction and Their Challenge

Our client

Germany’s tech sector faces critical shortages under the Skilled Immigration Act. Tostay competitive, a Munich-based IT company needed to relocate 10 specialists fromAPAC, LATAM. Jobbatical enabled smooth immigration processing, a 99.9% visaapproval rate, and cost reductions supporting efficient relocation to Germany.

The company launched a global initiative to fill AI, DevOps, and cloud roles thatGermany’s local market could not supply. Specialists from India, China, Japan, Brazil,Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, South Korea, and the Philippines were selected, buteach nationality required navigating different EU Blue Card and Opportunity Cardrules.

Client Challenges

APAC hires faced qualification recognition checks and medical requirements. LATAMcandidates encountered consular delays and Apostille requirements. Applicantsfaced enhanced security vetting. Hidden costs—translations, notarizations,dependents—added complexity, and time-zone gaps led to engagement issues.

The company needed a scalable, compliant, and transparent global mobility solution to support rapid operational growth.

Jobbatical Experience: Fast, Transparent & Built for Clean-Tech Global Mobility

Jobbatical performed regional assessments in 42 hours and created tailored routesfor each nationality.

What was covered during the program?

Germany immigration
Housing
Onboarding
Family support
Region-specific guidance

This ensured 100% compliance while accelerating timelines for critical engineeringand technical roles.

Successful Partnership and How It Helped the Client

Every single relocating employee and family member gave Jobbatical perfect scoresacross the board — an exceptionally rare outcome in the global mobility industry.

Through Jobbatical’s unified relocation platform, the clean-tech company achieved:

Relocation Cost Transparency
The budgeting module outlined all expected costs, including immigration fees, document legalizations, and family-dependent expenses. Forecasting tools flagged potential spikes in APAC and LATAM fees, while vendor partnerships delivered measurable cost savings.
Engagement and Onboarding Improvements
Multilingual portals, automated reminders, and tailored webinars increased document submission rates and reduced pre-arrival stress. Cultural, tax, and housing guidance improved readiness and confidence among relocating employees.
Centralized Case Management
Jobbatical unified all 10 immigration cases into a single dashboard, integrated with SAP SuccessFactors. HR gained real-time updates, GDPR-compliant storage, and eliminated the need for manual email tracking.
Visa Processing Timelines
Clear timeline mapping and automated alerts kept stakeholders aligned. Most cases were completed within 80 days, faster than Germany’s average visa processing time, thanks to structured stages and regional delay forecasting.
Solving Immigration Obstacles
Jobbatical resolved LATAM policy delays with fast-track routes, fixed dependent healthcare issues for families, and used AI translation for APAC documentation. These measures ensured compliance and maintained relocation timelines.
Final Outcomes and ROI
The program delivered faster onboarding, 97% NPS, 400+ HR hours saved per quarter, and 20% reduced attrition. Cross-cultural teams accelerated product development and strengthened the company’s competitive position in the EU market.

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How Jobbatical Streamlined Global Relocations for a Leading German IT Firm