Date: September 4th, 2010     Securing Europe's future The European Union(EU) needs skilled migrants to sustain economic growth and prosperity. Furthermore the EU is confronted with ageing of its active population and a structural lack of skilled labor in an increasing number of sectors. "The EU Blue Card is designed to attract skilled workers from non-EU countries to live and work in the EU" EU Immigration made simple The perception of skilled workers towards Europe's labor market has always been one of inconsistent admission procedures, as each one of the 27 member states applied their own immigration rules and regulations. "The EU Blue Card will be one clear procedure format for all member states" The EU Blue Card The name 'EU Blue Card' is inspired by the success of the US Green Card. It is the goal of the European Union to become at least as attractive as other favorite migration destinations such as Australia, Canada and the United States of America. EC directives on the EU Blue Card initiative > Council adopts the "EU Blue Card": more advantages for high-skilled foreign workers > On the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purposes of highly qualified employment > Laying down a uniform format for residence permits for third-country nationals > On the recognition of professional qualifications > Concerning the status of third-country nationals who are long-term residents > On the right to family reunification ©2010 EU Blue Card * Square de Meeûs 38/40 * 1000 Brussels * Belgium.